Barker Fold
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 50% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (40) may concern parents.
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%
Moderate investment case — 50% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (40), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £146,500.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Barker Fold is located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 108 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 56% 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 63m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £146,500, with strong growth of 50% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 486m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 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), 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Barker Fold, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Lauren Barker Aesthetics Clinic 352m · 4 min walk
- Wheatbridge Health Village 702m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Inkerman Playing Fields 523m · 6 min walk
- Inspire Community Garden 664m · 8 min walk
- Fairplay Garden 694m · 9 min walk
- Walton Park 1009m · 13 min walk
- Loundsley Green Park 1126m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Old Hall Junior School 487m · 6 min walk
- Ashgate Croft School 726m · 9 min walk
- Brockwell Nursery and Infant School 783m · 10 min walk
- Brockwell Junior School 783m · 10 min walk
- Parkside Community School 922m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Winchester Road — Chesterfield51
- The Glade — Chesterfield50
- Holmebrook View — Chesterfield51
- Bridge Bank Close — Chesterfield51
- Green Farm Close — Chesterfield53
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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