Mill Hill Lane
City of Derby, England
Reality check: At £202,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 20% 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: 20% 5-year growth.
Safety (15), environment (31), and school access (40) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 20% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (31), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£202,500) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Prices grew 20% over 5 years, but environment scores only 31/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Mill Hill Lane is located in City of Derby, near Derby. Crime is a significant concern, with 1967 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 842 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is St. Josephs Roman Catholic Pre School (childcare, 11m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 139m away. The median property price is £202,500, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 21 schools within 2 km, 21 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 29m 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 40 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: stable
Based on 8 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Mill Hill Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 182m · 2 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Florence Nightingale Community Hospital 875m · 11 min walk
- Four18 1126m · 14 min walk
- DoctoriumGP Ltd 1266m · 16 min walk
- Derby Skin Care & Cosmetic Clinic 1368m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- Derby Central 993m · 12 min walk
- Pear Tree 1033m · 13 min walk
- Riverside Library 1151m · 14 min walk
- Local Studies and Family History Library 1251m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Derby Arboretum 619m · 8 min walk
- Sir Peter Hilton Memorial Gardens 1080m · 14 min walk
- Electric Daisy 1104m · 14 min walk
- Irene Ackers Garden 1203m · 15 min walk
- Cathedral Green 1310m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy 29m · 0 min walk
- Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School 285m · 4 min walk
- Stonehill Nursery School 528m · 7 min walk
- Becket Primary School 626m · 8 min walk
- Arboretum Primary School 639m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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