Croft Lane
City of Derby, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for first-time buyers (below average), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
Safety score of 25 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 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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 (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Environment score 35/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Croft Lane is located in City of Derby, near Derby. Crime is a significant concern, with 408 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 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 204m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 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. Overall, this street scores 37 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Croft Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- PureGym 673m · 8 min walk
- Midland Canoe Club 903m · 11 min walk
- Derby Rugby Football Club 1113m · 14 min walk
- Cueball 1270m · 16 min walk
- Rollerworld 1282m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- About Backs & Bones 1527m · 19 min walk
- Bainbridge Hand Clinic 1561m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Springwood (in the Springwood sports centre) 1889m · 24 min walk
- Springwood Library 1964m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Rainbow Park 848m · 11 min walk
- Darley and Nutwood Local Nature Reserve 947m · 12 min walk
- Race Course Fields 1775m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- St Andrew's Academy 763m · 10 min walk
- Da Vinci Academy 1083m · 14 min walk
- Breadsall Hill Top Primary School 1083m · 14 min walk
- Beaufort Community Primary School 1354m · 17 min walk
- St Giles' Spencer Academy 1354m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Pullman Road — City of Derby36
- Brian Clough Way — City of Derby41
- Tunstead Drive — City of Derby42
- Newmarket Court — City of Derby38
- Hawke Street — City of Derby41
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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