Poppyfields Drive
City of Derby, England
Reality check: At £330,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 32% 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: 32% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (26), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 32% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (26), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£330,000) 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
Prices grew 32% over 5 years, but environment scores only 26/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Poppyfields Drive is located in City of Derby, near Derby. Crime is around average for the area, with 96 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 44% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Westside Care Home (social facility, 29m). The nearest transport stop is 47m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £330,000, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 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 Poppyfields Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Exertion Fitness 833m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Royal Derby Hospital 1711m · 21 min walk
- Nuffield Health Derby Hospital 1910m · 24 min walk
- Kingsway Hospital 1945m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Vicarage Road Recreation Ground 816m · 10 min walk
- Memorial garden 929m · 12 min walk
- Mickleover Meadows 1065m · 13 min walk
- Mackworth Allotment and Community Garden 1579m · 20 min walk
- Clemson's Park 1801m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Ravensdale Junior School 559m · 7 min walk
- Mickleover Primary School 626m · 8 min walk
- Brookfield Primary School 942m · 12 min walk
- Silverhill Primary School 951m · 12 min walk
- Murray Park Community School 1016m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Holt Avenue — City of Derby48
- Padstow Road — City of Derby48
- Newquay Place — City of Derby45
- Coronation Avenue — City of Derby48
- Edgware Road — City of Derby46
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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