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Stryd Fasnachol

Blaenau Gwent, Blaenau Gwent - Blaenau Gwent, Wales

Local high street Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium Urban convenience Medium confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsGood

Transport (40) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Poor

Safety (15), environment (35), and school access (10) are all weak. Not a family area.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Transport (40) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Poor

Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

48
Liveability Score
Top 30% in Blaenau GwentTop 54% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 5 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 10 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

How Life Works Here

Stryd Fasnachol is located in Blaenau Gwent, near Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent - Blaenau Gwent. Crime is a significant concern, with 429 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 192 violent offences were recorded (45% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 16 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (5), cafe (2), and hairdresser (2). The closest is Chop Suey House (fast food, 9m). The nearest transport stop is 62m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (100)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (50)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Poor (10)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

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Nearby Amenities

Chop Suey House9m (0.1 min walk)
Sunrise Cafe10m (0.1 min walk)
MB Fish Bar & Kebab House11m (0.1 min walk)
Twenty 20's Barber Shop19m (0.2 min walk)
Delysia's Cafe21m (0.3 min walk)
Shades23m (0.3 min walk)
Lazeez Takeaway27m (0.3 min walk)
Restaurant Europa29m (0.4 min walk)
JJ's Clothing43m (0.5 min walk)
Boots49m (0.6 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Stryd Fasnachol, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (3)

Transport Links

Tredegar Bus Station Stand 1 bus_stop62m
Tredegar Bus Station Stand 2 bus_stop73m
Tredgar Bus Station Stand 3 bus_stop97m
Tredegar Bus Station Stand 4 bus_stop99m
Ty Scott bus_stop147m
Tredegar Lidl Stand 2 bus_stop148m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
57% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.