Marlborough Drive
Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: At £235,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 14% 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: 14% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (60), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: 14% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£235,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Marlborough Drive is located in Amber Valley, near Belper, Derbyshire. Crime levels are below the local average (52 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is atm (atm, 119m). The nearest transport stop is 90m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £235,000, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 228m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 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)
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
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 Marlborough Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Belper Leisure Centre 506m · 6 min walk
libraries (2)
- Belper 1618m · 20 min walk
- Belper Library 1713m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Belper Parks 1377m · 17 min walk
- Belper River Gardens 1521m · 19 min walk
- Bargate Road Park 1854m · 23 min walk
schools (4)
- Pottery Primary School 228m · 3 min walk
- St John's CofE Primary School and Nursery 625m · 8 min walk
- Herbert Strutt Primary School 1438m · 18 min walk
- Long Row Primary School 1495m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Moorside Lane — Amber Valley48
- Charnwood Drive — Amber Valley51
- Blackthorne Close — Amber Valley52
- Bentfield Road — Amber Valley52
- Downmeadow — 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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