Northam Drive
Amber Valley, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £173,000, but environment (35) is below average.
Weak across environment (35), safety (55), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £173,000, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Northam Drive is located in Amber Valley, near Ripley, Derbyshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 116 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 79m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £173,000. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Northam Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Fusion Yoga Studios & Wellbeing Centre 590m · 7 min walk
- GymFit 955m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Crossley Park 587m · 7 min walk
- Charnwood Drive Park 1066m · 13 min walk
- Pit Top 1395m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Ripley Nursery School 868m · 11 min walk
- Ripley St John's Church of England Primary School and Nursery 1148m · 14 min walk
- Ripley Infant School 1178m · 15 min walk
- Ripley Junior School 1180m · 15 min walk
- The Ripley Academy 1842m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bideford Close — Amber Valley50
- Hardwick Close — Amber Valley49
- Foresters Road — Amber Valley49
- Arlington Drive — Amber Valley50
- Little London — Amber Valley51
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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