Whitaker Street
City of Derby, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £90,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 30% 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: 30% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£90,000).
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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 30% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£90,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £90,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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
Whitaker Street is located in City of Derby, near Derby. Crime is a significant concern, with 500 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 220 violent offences were recorded (44% 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 156m away. The median property price is £90,000, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 8 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 18 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 97m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Property Market
Terraced | 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Whitaker Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- 360 Health Club 204m · 3 min walk
- Ultra Fit Ladies Gym 336m · 4 min walk
- The Gym 602m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Florence Nightingale Community Hospital 804m · 10 min walk
- Four18 1361m · 17 min walk
- DoctoriumGP Ltd 1883m · 24 min walk
- Derby Skin Care & Cosmetic Clinic 1987m · 25 min walk
libraries (4)
- Pear Tree 426m · 5 min walk
- Derby Central 1547m · 19 min walk
- Riverside Library 1605m · 20 min walk
- Local Studies and Family History Library 1734m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Derby Arboretum 407m · 5 min walk
- Cotton Lane Park 1079m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Arboretum Primary School 97m · 1 min walk
- Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School 461m · 6 min walk
- Walbrook Nursery School 550m · 7 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy 603m · 8 min walk
- St James' Church of England Aided Infant School 629m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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- Crewe Street — City of Derby44
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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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