William Street
City of Derby, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 £102,500, 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
William Street 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 dominates reports. 262 violent offences were recorded (58% 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 nearest transport stop is 244m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £102,500, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 12 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 19 schools within 2 km, 19 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 162m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 43 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
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
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 William Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- MegaZone 446m · 6 min walk
- The Fitness Mill 466m · 6 min walk
- Willows Sports Centre 473m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Five Lamps Chiropody Clinic 317m · 4 min walk
- Derby Skin Care & Cosmetic Clinic 412m · 5 min walk
- DoctoriumGP Ltd 620m · 8 min walk
- SpaMedica 1472m · 18 min walk
libraries (4)
- Derby Central 819m · 10 min walk
- Local Studies and Family History Library 940m · 12 min walk
- Riverside Library 1071m · 13 min walk
- Allestree 1847m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Mundy Pleasure Ground 364m · 4 min walk
- Electric Daisy 722m · 9 min walk
- Parker's Piece 866m · 11 min walk
- Derwent Park 920m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Central Community Nursery School 162m · 2 min walk
- Whitecross Nursery School 212m · 3 min walk
- Ashgate Primary School 542m · 7 min walk
- Ashgate Nursery School 650m · 8 min walk
- Derby Cathedral School 821m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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- Constable Avenue — City of Derby43
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- Brook Street — City of Derby41
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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