West Avenue
City of Derby, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £195,950 with warm market liquidity. Modest 7% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 7% growth, stable market.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 7% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £195,950, but limited services (30) and safety (15) limit overall appeal.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
West Avenue is located in City of Derby, near Derby. Crime is a significant concern, with 452 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 262 violent offences were recorded (58% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 68m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £195,950, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 274m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 48 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), 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 West Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Reformer 322m · 4 min walk
- MegaZone 436m · 6 min walk
- Willows Sports Centre 461m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Five Lamps Chiropody Clinic 92m · 1 min walk
- Derby Skin Care & Cosmetic Clinic 627m · 8 min walk
- DoctoriumGP Ltd 835m · 10 min walk
- SpaMedica 1244m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Derby Central 796m · 10 min walk
- Local Studies and Family History Library 814m · 10 min walk
- Riverside Library 961m · 12 min walk
- Allestree 1821m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Mundy Pleasure Ground 566m · 7 min walk
- Parker's Piece 616m · 8 min walk
- Irene Ackers Garden 666m · 8 min walk
- Electric Daisy 685m · 9 min walk
- Derwent Park 729m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Central Community Nursery School 275m · 3 min walk
- Whitecross Nursery School 386m · 5 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy 917m · 12 min walk
- Derby Cathedral School 1007m · 13 min walk
- Becket Primary School 1144m · 14 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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