Market Street
Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £85,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 76% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 76% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£85,000).
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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 76% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£85,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (41) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £85,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Market Street is located in Amber Valley, near Heanor, Derbyshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 352 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 156 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including pub (2), atm (1), and hairdresser (1). The closest is Hop Wright Inn (pub, 56m). The nearest transport stop is 154m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £85,000, with exceptional growth of 76% over five years. Based on 36 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 50 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.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Market Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 195m · 2 min walk
libraries (2)
- Heanor 110m · 1 min walk
- Heanor Library and Information Centre 385m · 5 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Heanor Memorial Park 470m · 6 min walk
- Park St/Northern Rd Play Park 725m · 9 min walk
- Victoria Ave/Monarch Way Play & Recreation Park 783m · 10 min walk
- Coppice Drive Park 1169m · 15 min walk
- Red River Local Nature Reserve 1395m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Corfield CofE Infant School 521m · 6 min walk
- Mundy CofE Junior School 665m · 8 min walk
- Howitt Primary Community School 675m · 8 min walk
- Coppice Primary School 846m · 11 min walk
- Marlpool Junior School 979m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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- Cressy Road — Amber Valley56
- Wellington Street — Amber Valley44
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- Leamington Street — Amber Valley41
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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