Kestrels Croft
City of Derby, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £102,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 35% 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 70), 35% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£102,000).
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 transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 35% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£102,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £102,000, 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
Kestrels Croft is located in City of Derby, near Derby. Crime is a significant concern, with 348 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 179 violent offences were recorded (51% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (2), atm (1), and bakery (1). The closest is Starbucks (cafe, 86m). The nearest transport stop is 173m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £102,000, with strong growth of 35% over five years. Based on 29 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 257m 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 51 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Kestrels Croft, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Sinfin 169m · 2 min walk
- Blagreaves 1475m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Sinfin Moor Nature Reserve 589m · 7 min walk
- Sinfin Moor Park 944m · 12 min walk
- Sunnyhill Recreational Ground 1776m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- City of Derby Academy 257m · 3 min walk
- Ash Croft Primary Academy 647m · 8 min walk
- Redwood Primary School 673m · 8 min walk
- Grampian Primary Academy 821m · 10 min walk
- Gayton Junior School 1804m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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- North Street — City of Derby53
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- Victoria Street — City of Derby47
- Wiltshire Road — City of Derby55
- Beech Gardens — City of Derby48
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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