Camden Street
City of Derby, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £112,750 with warm market liquidity. Strong 44% 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 70), 44% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£112,750).
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 44% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£112,750).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), 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 £112,750, 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
Camden Street is located in City of Derby, near Derby. Crime is a significant concern, with 607 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 325 violent offences were recorded (54% 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 nearest transport stop is 147m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £112,750, with strong growth of 44% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 411m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Camden Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Physique Evolution Gym & Fitness 470m · 6 min walk
- Santino's Gym 514m · 6 min walk
- PureGym 584m · 7 min walk
- The Fitness Mill 824m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- DoctoriumGP Ltd 631m · 8 min walk
- Derby Skin Care & Cosmetic Clinic 841m · 10 min walk
- Four18 880m · 11 min walk
- Five Lamps Chiropody Clinic 1547m · 19 min walk
libraries (5)
- Derby Central 1196m · 15 min walk
- Local Studies and Family History Library 1557m · 20 min walk
- Riverside Library 1570m · 20 min walk
- Mackworth 1883m · 24 min walk
- Pear Tree 1995m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Duesbury Nature Reserve 507m · 6 min walk
- Rykneld Rec 746m · 9 min walk
- Electric Daisy 1229m · 15 min walk
- Mundy Pleasure Ground 1277m · 16 min walk
- Normanton Park 1607m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- The Bemrose School 412m · 5 min walk
- Derby Cathedral School 478m · 6 min walk
- Firs Primary School 562m · 7 min walk
- Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery 613m · 8 min walk
- Ashgate Nursery School 694m · 9 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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