Owlswick Close

City of Derby, England

Residential 🏘 Mixed character 🚗 Car + some transit Risk: Low 🚀 Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: At £260,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 68% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

📈
Best fit: Investors Good

Strong case: 68% 5-year growth.

👪 Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

💼 Young Professionals
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

📈 Investors
Good

Strong case: 68% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

🌳 Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

🔑 First-time Buyers
Below Average

Price (£260,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

51
Liveability Score
Top 24% in City of Derby Top 36% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 5 data sources, 7 transactions

How Life Works Here

Owlswick Close is located in City of Derby, near Derby. Crime is around average for the area, with 85 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 73% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 231m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £260,000, with exceptional growth of 68% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 364m away. 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.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (85)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£260,000
Median Price
7
Transactions (2015–2025)
+67.5%
5-Year Price Trend

Detached | Freehold | 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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Transport Links

Community School bus_stop 231m
Troon Close bus_stop 323m
Swanmore Road bus_stop 387m
Woodcote Way bus_stop 394m
Palatine Grove bus_stop 410m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
62% data uniqueness
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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.