Fox Close
Erewash, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £174,750 with stable market liquidity. Strong 48% 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: 48% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£174,750).
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (27/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 48% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£174,750).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (27/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £174,750, but environment (27) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Prices grew 48% over 5 years, but environment scores only 27/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Fox Close is located in Erewash, near Long Eaton, Derbyshire. Crime levels are below the local average (60 incidents in 12 months). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Chefscut Butchery (butcher, 101m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Fosbrooke Drive) is 71m away. The median property price is £174,750, with strong growth of 48% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Fox Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Interim Health Studio 1365m · 17 min walk
- The Clifford Health Club & Spa 1616m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Forbes Hole Local Nature Reserve 778m · 10 min walk
- Sawley Lakeside Park 835m · 10 min walk
- Fox Covert Local Nature Reserve 1244m · 16 min walk
- Long Eaton Library 1274m · 16 min walk
- West Park 1490m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- St Laurence CofE Primary School 642m · 8 min walk
- Brooklands Primary School 968m · 12 min walk
- The Long Eaton School 1154m · 14 min walk
- Dovedale Primary School 1501m · 19 min walk
- Grange Primary School 1940m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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- Meynell Road — Erewash52
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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