Ashwood Close
City of Derby, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £83,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 12% 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: 12% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£83,000).
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%
Strong case: 12% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£83,000).
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 £83,000, 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.
How Life Works Here
Ashwood Close is located in City of Derby, near Derby. Crime is a significant concern, with 469 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 283 violent offences were recorded (60% 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 Shut your cob (fast food, 69m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 168m away. The median property price is £83,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 247m 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 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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 Ashwood Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Moorways Sports Village and Water Park 795m · 10 min walk
- City Balance Body & Mind 1027m · 13 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Cygnet Hospital Derby 1007m · 13 min walk
- Stride Health 1031m · 13 min walk
- Florence Nightingale Community Hospital 1837m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
parks & green spaces (4)
- Cotton Lane Park 667m · 8 min walk
- Osmaston Park 675m · 8 min walk
- Elm Wood 961m · 12 min walk
- Derby Arboretum 1742m · 22 min walk
schools (4)
- Ashwood Spencer Academy 247m · 3 min walk
- Lord Street Nursery School 997m · 12 min walk
- Allenton Primary School 1165m · 15 min walk
- Zaytouna Primary School 1284m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Iron Gate — City of Derby45
- Wardwick — City of Derby40
- Cathedral Road — City of Derby44
- Avondale Road — City of Derby44
- Sadler Gate — City of Derby44
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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