Blenheim Avenue
Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 4% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (4/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 4% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (4/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£316,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Blenheim Avenue is located in Amber Valley, near Swanwick, Derbyshire. Crime levels are below the local average (55 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 260m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £316,000, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Blenheim Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Alfreton Leisure Centre 1868m · 23 min walk
hospitals (1)
- IntraHealth Derbyshire School Aged Immunisation Service 1846m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Somercotes 1153m · 14 min walk
- Alfreton 1791m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Watchorn Park 1411m · 18 min walk
- Riddings Park 1613m · 20 min walk
- Alfreton Park 1673m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Swanwick School and Sports College 825m · 10 min walk
- Swanwick Hall School 1111m · 14 min walk
- Alfreton Nursery School 1436m · 18 min walk
- Woodbridge Junior School 1513m · 19 min walk
- David Nieper Academy 1513m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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- Owen Close — Amber Valley50
Data Transparency
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- 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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