Bonsall Lane

Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England

Local high street 🚶 Urban, active 🚌 Well-connected Risk: Medium 🔑 Starter home 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 Professionals Good

Transport (50) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

👪 Families
Below Average

Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.

How this is calculated

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

💼 Young Professionals
Good

Transport (50) 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
Below Average

Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.

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
Good

Good entry point at £92,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

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

53
Liveability Score
Top 17% in Amber Valley Top 25% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, 6 transactions

Things You Should Know

🚨
High Crime Area

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

How Life Works Here

Bonsall Lane is located in Amber Valley, near Alfreton, Derbyshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 428 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 240 violent offences were recorded (56% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 11 facilities within walking distance, including dentist (2), atm (1), and cafe (1). The closest is Team Bride (clothes, 72m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 87m away. The median property price is £92,000, though prices have fallen 17% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 366m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 17% within its district. 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. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (100)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

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 Fair (45)

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

Property Market

£92,000
Median Price
6
Transactions (2016–2024)
-17.0%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 6 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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Nearby Amenities

Team Bride 72m (0.9 min walk)
atm 89m (1.1 min walk)
Lakeside Garden 95m (1.2 min walk)
Subway 101m (1.3 min walk)
Made at № 18 110m (1.4 min walk)
Ash Lea House 113m (1.4 min walk)
Field House 135m (1.7 min walk)
King Street Barbers 162m (2 min walk)
Medicine STOP 275m (3.4 min walk)
Refine Specialist Dental Care 292m (3.6 min walk)

Transport Links

Limes Avenue bus_stop 87m
Chesterfield Road bus_stop 95m
High Street Coach Stop bus_stop 112m
High Street Boots Store bus_stop 135m
High Street Community Transport Stop bus_stop 146m
King Street bus_stop 168m
Alfreton Rail Station rail_station 1352m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% 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.