Southmead Way
City of Derby, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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 60). 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 (42). 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.
How Life Works Here
Southmead Way is located in City of Derby, near Derby. Crime is a significant concern, with 993 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 702 violent offences were recorded (71% 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 closest is Cafe Direct (cafe, 194m). The nearest transport stop is 107m 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. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 41 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Southmead Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Clip 'n Climb 1098m · 14 min walk
- PureGym 1110m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Royal Derby Hospital 266m · 3 min walk
- Kingsway Hospital 711m · 9 min walk
- Four18 1269m · 16 min walk
- DoctoriumGP Ltd 1951m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Duesbury Nature Reserve 1064m · 13 min walk
- Rykneld Rec 1203m · 15 min walk
- Clemson's Park 1283m · 16 min walk
- King George V Playing Fields 1648m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- St Clare's School 642m · 8 min walk
- The Bemrose School 1006m · 13 min walk
- Murray Park Community School 1216m · 15 min walk
- Carlyle Infant and Nursery Academy 1487m · 19 min walk
- Littleover Community School 1707m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- Wildsmith Street — City of Derby40
- Trevone Court — City of Derby39
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- Coronation Crescent — City of Derby39
- Bonchurch Close — City of Derby39
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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