Downing Road
City of Derby, England
Reality check: At £288,155, this is a premium entry point. Strong 195% 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: 195% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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 60, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 195% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 (£288,155) and connectivity (transport 60) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Downing Road is located in City of Derby, near Derby. Crime rates are above average, with 161 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 47% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 546m away. The median property price is £288,155, with exceptional growth of 195% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. 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.
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Downing Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- UltraFlex 171m · 2 min walk
- Modern Combatitives & Self Defence Academy 358m · 4 min walk
- David Lloyd Racquet, Health and Fitness Club 630m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Numi Scan 876m · 11 min walk
- Revive Healthy Living Centre 1099m · 14 min walk
- SpaMedica 1299m · 16 min walk
- Florence Nightingale Community Hospital 1400m · 18 min walk
- Cygnet Hospital Derby 1586m · 20 min walk
libraries (5)
- Derwent community library (located in the Revive Healthy Living Centre) 1047m · 13 min walk
- Phillip Whitehead Memorial Library 1280m · 16 min walk
- Riverside Library 1558m · 20 min walk
- Local Studies and Family History Library 1656m · 21 min walk
- Derby Central 1929m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Harper Gardens 995m · 12 min walk
- The Sanctuary 1066m · 13 min walk
- The Sanctuary Bird and Wildlife Reserve 1096m · 14 min walk
- Race Course Fields 1419m · 18 min walk
- Alvaston Park 1822m · 23 min walk
schools (4)
- UTC Derby Pride Park 948m · 12 min walk
- Derwent Primary School 1049m · 13 min walk
- St Alban's Catholic Voluntary Academy 1070m · 13 min walk
- Zaytouna Primary School 1380m · 17 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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