Saxelbye Avenue
City of Derby, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £221,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Saxelbye Avenue is located in City of Derby, near Derby. Crime is a significant concern, with 929 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 354 violent offences were recorded (38% 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Liversage Road) is 137m away. The median property price is £221,000. Based on 78 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 51/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 46/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Saxelbye Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Gong Space 298m · 4 min walk
- Voltage Fitness 407m · 5 min walk
- PureGym 459m · 6 min walk
- S3 Padel 550m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Florence Nightingale Community Hospital 297m · 4 min walk
- Cygnet Hospital Derby 1422m · 18 min walk
- SpaMedica 1477m · 18 min walk
- Five Lamps Chiropody Clinic 1808m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- Riverside Library 839m · 10 min walk
- Derby Central 956m · 12 min walk
- Local Studies and Family History Library 991m · 12 min walk
- Pear Tree 1242m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Derby Arboretum 495m · 6 min walk
- Harper Gardens 524m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- St James' Church of England Aided Infant School 252m · 3 min walk
- Castleward Spencer Academy 364m · 4 min walk
- Rosehill Infant and Nursery School 554m · 7 min walk
- St James' Church of England Aided Junior School 554m · 7 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy 697m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
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- Alder Walk — City of Derby45
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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