Albert Street
City of Derby, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £457,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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.
Median price £457,000 based on only 6 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Albert Street is located in City of Derby, near Derby. Crime is a significant concern, with 3592 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 1568 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including atm (2), bakery (1), and cafe (1). The closest is Albert Street Market (convenience, 11m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 44m away. The median property price is £457,000. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 49 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: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Albert Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Corn Exchange Sports Bar 64m · 1 min walk
- PureGym 277m · 4 min walk
- Jaxx 313m · 4 min walk
- Jaxx 316m · 4 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Florence Nightingale Community Hospital 1011m · 13 min walk
- Derby Skin Care & Cosmetic Clinic 1028m · 13 min walk
- SpaMedica 1028m · 13 min walk
- Five Lamps Chiropody Clinic 1090m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- Riverside Library 194m · 2 min walk
- Derby Central 297m · 4 min walk
- Local Studies and Family History Library 302m · 4 min walk
- Pear Tree 1850m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Electric Daisy 369m · 5 min walk
schools (5)
- Landau Forte College 619m · 8 min walk
- Becket Primary School 676m · 8 min walk
- Castleward Spencer Academy 809m · 10 min walk
- St James' Church of England Aided Infant School 860m · 11 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy 952m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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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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