Bank Road
Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: At £210,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 79% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 79% 5-year growth.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 79% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £210,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (65) may be a compromise.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Bank Road is located in Derbyshire Dales, near Matlock, Derbyshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 313 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 156 violent offences were recorded (50% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Springmount Dental Practice (dentist, 41m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Bank Gardens) is 117m away. The median property price is £210,000, with exceptional growth of 79% over five years. Based on 39 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 19% within its district. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Bank Road, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hall Leys Park 319m · 4 min walk
- Sparrow Park 337m · 4 min walk
- Allenhill Park 383m · 5 min walk
- Sensory Garden 444m · 6 min walk
- Knowleston Gardens 609m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- All Saints CofE Infant School 512m · 6 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy 685m · 9 min walk
- All Saints CofE Junior School 907m · 11 min walk
- St Giles Church of England Primary School 1196m · 15 min walk
- Highfields School 1361m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bank Gardens — Derbyshire Dales52
- Henry Avenue — Derbyshire Dales54
- Pope Carr Road — Derbyshire Dales54
- Lime Grove Avenue — Derbyshire Dales54
- Lilybank Close — Derbyshire Dales53
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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