Drewry Lane
City of Derby, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £108,400 with hot market liquidity. Strong 17% 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 90), 17% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£108,400).
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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 17% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£108,400).
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 £108,400, 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
Drewry Lane is located in City of Derby, near Derby. Crime is a significant concern, with 554 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 274 violent offences were recorded (49% 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 179m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £108,400, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 73 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 195m 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 43 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: hot
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 Drewry Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Santino's Gym 200m · 2 min walk
- Kombat Kinetics 300m · 4 min walk
- The Fitness Mill 678m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- DoctoriumGP Ltd 437m · 6 min walk
- Derby Skin Care & Cosmetic Clinic 600m · 8 min walk
- Four18 1124m · 14 min walk
- Five Lamps Chiropody Clinic 1245m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Derby Central 763m · 10 min walk
- Local Studies and Family History Library 1127m · 14 min walk
- Riverside Library 1135m · 14 min walk
- Pear Tree 1858m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Electric Daisy 805m · 10 min walk
- Duesbury Nature Reserve 905m · 11 min walk
- Rykneld Rec 1021m · 13 min walk
- Mundy Pleasure Ground 1133m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Derby Cathedral School 195m · 2 min walk
- Becket Primary School 352m · 4 min walk
- Ashgate Nursery School 647m · 8 min walk
- Firs Primary School 655m · 8 min walk
- Central Community Nursery School 885m · 11 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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