Nelson Street
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £102,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 15% 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), 15% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£102,500).
Safety score of 25 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), 15% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£102,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (39). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £102,500, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (39) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Nelson Street is located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 570 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 198 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Asda (supermarket, 93m). The nearest transport stop is 121m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £102,500, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 54 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 479m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 48 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 Nelson Street, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Newbold 1502m · 19 min walk
- Chesterfield 1946m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Highfield Park 566m · 7 min walk
- Abercrombie Community Park 975m · 12 min walk
- Edinburgh Road Park 1032m · 13 min walk
- Trinity Park 1331m · 17 min walk
- Garden of Fragrence 1766m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Outwood Academy Newbold 480m · 6 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 501m · 6 min walk
- Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy 970m · 12 min walk
- Cavendish Junior School 1010m · 13 min walk
- Abercrombie Primary School 1013m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Holme Road — Chesterfield52
- Thorndene Close — Chesterfield44
- Park View — Chesterfield51
- St Augustines Road — Chesterfield44
- St Pauls Avenue — Chesterfield46
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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