Vernon Street
City of Derby, England
Reality check: At £298,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 14% 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: 14% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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%
Strong case: 14% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£298,500) 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
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Vernon Street is located in City of Derby, near Derby. Crime rates are above average, with 289 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 50% of reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Derby Skin Care & Cosmetic Clinic (clinic, 59m). The nearest transport stop is 95m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £298,500, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 303m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
Other | 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 Vernon Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Fitness Mill 183m · 2 min walk
- Santino's Gym 347m · 4 min walk
- The Breathing Space 481m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Derby Skin Care & Cosmetic Clinic 60m · 1 min walk
- DoctoriumGP Ltd 151m · 2 min walk
- Five Lamps Chiropody Clinic 767m · 10 min walk
- Four18 1623m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Derby Central 738m · 9 min walk
- Local Studies and Family History Library 1020m · 13 min walk
- Riverside Library 1101m · 14 min walk
- Mackworth 1922m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Mundy Pleasure Ground 592m · 7 min walk
- Electric Daisy 697m · 9 min walk
- Duesbury Nature Reserve 1034m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Ashgate Nursery School 304m · 4 min walk
- Derby Cathedral School 361m · 4 min walk
- Ashgate Primary School 364m · 5 min walk
- Central Community Nursery School 415m · 5 min walk
- Whitecross Nursery School 578m · 7 min walk
Transport Links
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- City Road — City of Derby40
- South Drive — 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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