Brick Works Drive
Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (44) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (44) may concern parents.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (44) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£286,475) 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
Brick Works Drive is located in Amber Valley, near Ripley, Derbyshire. Crime levels are below the local average (68 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 334m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £286,475. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 413m away. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% within its district.
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: warm
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 Brick Works Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- GymFit 1130m · 14 min walk
- Fusion Yoga Studios & Wellbeing Centre 1485m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Waingroves Community Woodland & Strelley Wood 552m · 7 min walk
- Pit Top 677m · 8 min walk
- Codnor Park 1409m · 18 min walk
- Crossley Park 1613m · 20 min walk
- Charnwood Drive Park 1716m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- The Ripley Academy 413m · 5 min walk
- Waingroves Primary School 494m · 6 min walk
- Ripley Junior School 1140m · 14 min walk
- Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery 1186m · 15 min walk
- Codnor Community Primary School Church of England Controlled 1233m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
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- Copse Drive — Amber Valley53
- Strelley Avenue — Amber Valley52
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.
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