Victoria Street
City of Derby, England
Reality check: At £237,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 161% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 161% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (30) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 161% 5-year growth. But transport (30) may limit tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £237,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (30) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
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
Victoria Street is located in City of Derby, near Derby. Crime is a significant concern, with 3592 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 1568 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including atm (1), cafe (1), and community_centre (1). The closest is Bella's Gyro (restaurant, 14m). The nearest transport stop is 59m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £237,500, with exceptional growth of 161% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. 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. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: warm
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 Victoria Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Corn Exchange Sports Bar 215m · 3 min walk
- Jaxx 287m · 4 min walk
- Jaxx 287m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 328m · 4 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Derby Skin Care & Cosmetic Clinic 890m · 11 min walk
- DoctoriumGP Ltd 939m · 12 min walk
- Five Lamps Chiropody Clinic 1033m · 13 min walk
- Florence Nightingale Community Hospital 1083m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- Derby Central 173m · 2 min walk
- Riverside Library 314m · 4 min walk
- Local Studies and Family History Library 366m · 5 min walk
- Pear Tree 1840m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Electric Daisy 274m · 3 min walk
schools (5)
- Becket Primary School 534m · 7 min walk
- Landau Forte College 691m · 9 min walk
- Central Community Nursery School 829m · 10 min walk
- St James' Church of England Aided Infant School 885m · 11 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy 892m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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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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