Copecastle Square
City of Derby, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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
Copecastle Square 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. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Bubble Ci-Tea (cafe, 19m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Morledge) is 142m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 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. Overall, this street scores 46 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Copecastle Square, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- S3 Padel 45m · 1 min walk
- PureGym 205m · 3 min walk
- Voltage Fitness 235m · 3 min walk
- Corn Exchange Sports Bar 247m · 3 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Florence Nightingale Community Hospital 778m · 10 min walk
- SpaMedica 1040m · 13 min walk
- Derby Skin Care & Cosmetic Clinic 1284m · 16 min walk
- Five Lamps Chiropody Clinic 1337m · 17 min walk
libraries (5)
- Riverside Library 336m · 4 min walk
- Local Studies and Family History Library 491m · 6 min walk
- Derby Central 556m · 7 min walk
- Pear Tree 1711m · 21 min walk
- Derwent community library (located in the Revive Healthy Living Centre) 1975m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Harper Gardens 468m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Castleward Spencer Academy 545m · 7 min walk
- St James' Church of England Aided Infant School 696m · 9 min walk
- Landau Forte College 752m · 9 min walk
- Rosehill Infant and Nursery School 1060m · 13 min walk
- St James' Church of England Aided Junior School 1060m · 13 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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