Saltergate
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £198,995 with warm market liquidity. Strong 44% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 44% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£198,995).
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 44% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£198,995).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £198,995, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Saltergate is located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 425 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 219 violent offences were recorded (52% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area 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 Gasoline (bar, 60m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Rose Hill) is 162m away. The median property price is £198,995, with strong growth of 44% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. 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. The nearest school is just 378m 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 47 out of 100 for liveability. 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)
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
Other | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Saltergate, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Hotpod Yoga 211m · 3 min walk
- Holy Cow Yoga 435m · 5 min walk
- Queen's Park Sports Centre 783m · 10 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Wheatbridge Health Village 636m · 8 min walk
- Lauren Barker Aesthetics Clinic 1015m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Queen's Park 557m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary 378m · 5 min walk
- Abercrombie Primary School 601m · 8 min walk
- Parkside Community School 1020m · 13 min walk
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 1108m · 14 min walk
- Spire Junior School 1387m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Markham Road — Chesterfield44
- Hartington Road — Chesterfield48
- Hady Hill — Chesterfield48
- Rose Hill — Chesterfield46
- Haslam Court — Chesterfield49
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.