Little Bridge Street
City of Derby, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for young professionals (below average), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.
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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Little Bridge Street is located in City of Derby, near Derby. Crime is a significant concern, with 452 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 262 violent offences were recorded (58% 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 57m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 99m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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. Overall, this street scores 35 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Little Bridge Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- MegaZone 230m · 3 min walk
- Willows Sports Centre 255m · 3 min walk
- The Breathing Space 337m · 4 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Derby Skin Care & Cosmetic Clinic 303m · 4 min walk
- Five Lamps Chiropody Clinic 453m · 6 min walk
- DoctoriumGP Ltd 497m · 6 min walk
- Four18 1913m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Derby Central 583m · 7 min walk
- Local Studies and Family History Library 761m · 10 min walk
- Riverside Library 875m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Electric Daisy 495m · 6 min walk
- Mundy Pleasure Ground 572m · 7 min walk
- Derwent Park 1092m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Central Community Nursery School 99m · 1 min walk
- Whitecross Nursery School 452m · 6 min walk
- Ashgate Primary School 591m · 7 min walk
- Derby Cathedral School 646m · 8 min walk
- Becket Primary School 810m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Brook Walkway — City of Derby35
- River Street — City of Derby35
- Buchanan Street — City of Derby35
- King's Mead Walk — City of Derby40
- King's Mead Close — City of Derby40
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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