Ridgeway Drive
Erewash, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: At £200,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 47% 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: liquid market (score 70), 47% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 47% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £200,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ridgeway Drive is located in Erewash, near Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 153 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 206m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £200,000, with strong growth of 47% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Semi-Detached | 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 Ridgeway Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Arthur Fisher Memorial Ground 1390m · 17 min walk
- The Health Club 1615m · 20 min walk
- AJKM Hockey Barn 1816m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hazel Gardens 778m · 10 min walk
- Kirk Hallam Lake and Meadows 788m · 10 min walk
- Pioneer Meadows Local Nature Reserve 943m · 12 min walk
- Straw's Bridge 1174m · 15 min walk
- Pewit Carr Local Nature Reserve 1594m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy 589m · 7 min walk
- Ladywood Primary School 768m · 10 min walk
- Dallimore Primary & Nursery School 1147m · 14 min walk
- St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy 1631m · 20 min walk
- Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy 1895m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Vicarage Street — Erewash49
- School Lane — Erewash49
- Sparrow Close — Erewash49
- Bestwick Close — Erewash49
- The Hollows — Erewash49
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.