Iron Gate
City of Derby, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £69,950 with hot market liquidity. Strong 201% 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), 201% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£69,950).
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 201% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£69,950).
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%
Good entry point at £69,950, 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
Iron Gate 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 The Dandy Gent (hairdresser, 11m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 124m away. The median property price is £69,950, with exceptional growth of 201% over five years. Based on 31 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. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 447m 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. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Property Market
Other | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Iron Gate, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Corn Exchange Sports Bar 288m · 4 min walk
- Reformer 443m · 6 min walk
- Jaxx 556m · 7 min walk
- Jaxx 557m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Five Lamps Chiropody Clinic 804m · 10 min walk
- Derby Skin Care & Cosmetic Clinic 843m · 10 min walk
- SpaMedica 951m · 12 min walk
- Florence Nightingale Community Hospital 1298m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Local Studies and Family History Library 163m · 2 min walk
- Derby Central 214m · 3 min walk
- Riverside Library 249m · 3 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Electric Daisy 175m · 2 min walk
schools (5)
- Landau Forte College 448m · 6 min walk
- Central Community Nursery School 675m · 8 min walk
- Becket Primary School 736m · 9 min walk
- St James' Church of England Aided Infant School 1139m · 14 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy 1166m · 15 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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