Forgehill
Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Weak across environment (7), safety (45), or school access (45). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
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
Limited by safety (45), environment (7), service access (26). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 26/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Forgehill is located in Amber Valley, near Makeney, Derbyshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 86 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 47% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Riverside Fitness Centre (sports centre, 33m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 187m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 418m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Forgehill, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Duffield Squash and Tennis Club 1637m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Duffield Castle 1159m · 14 min walk
- Bargate Road Park 1603m · 20 min walk
- Duffield Millennium Meadow 1756m · 22 min walk
- Grays Recreation Ground 1775m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Milford Primary School 419m · 5 min walk
- William Gilbert Endowed Church of England Primary School 1360m · 17 min walk
- Holbrook School for Autism 1399m · 18 min walk
- The Ecclesbourne School 1853m · 23 min walk
- Herbert Strutt Primary School 1921m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Dark Lane — Amber Valley45
- Holly Bush Lane — Amber Valley46
- The Woodridge — Amber Valley46
- Nodin Hill Lane — Amber Valley43
- Bentley Close — Amber Valley42
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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