Kniveton Close
City of Derby, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £101,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 15% 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: 15% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£101,000).
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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 15% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£101,000).
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%
Good entry point at £101,000, but safety (25) 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 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Kniveton Close is located in City of Derby, near Derby. Crime is a significant concern, with 435 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 170 violent offences were recorded (39% 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 74m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £101,000, with moderate growth of 15% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 104m 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 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 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 Kniveton Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Fitness Mill 588m · 7 min walk
- Physique Evolution Gym & Fitness 753m · 9 min walk
- PureGym 941m · 12 min walk
- Tree House Trek 1019m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Derby Skin Care & Cosmetic Clinic 761m · 10 min walk
- DoctoriumGP Ltd 789m · 10 min walk
- Five Lamps Chiropody Clinic 1071m · 13 min walk
- Kingsway Hospital 1356m · 17 min walk
libraries (5)
- Mackworth 1236m · 16 min walk
- Derby Central 1484m · 19 min walk
- Local Studies and Family History Library 1706m · 21 min walk
- Allestree 1780m · 22 min walk
- Riverside Library 1816m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Mundy Pleasure Ground 490m · 6 min walk
- Markeaton Park 758m · 10 min walk
- Duesbury Nature Reserve 1038m · 13 min walk
- Rykneld Rec 1877m · 24 min walk
schools (4)
- Royal School for the Deaf Derby 105m · 1 min walk
- Ashgate Primary School 407m · 5 min walk
- Ashgate Nursery School 548m · 7 min walk
- Whitecross Nursery School 668m · 8 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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