The Vale
Erewash, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: At £265,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 118% 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: 118% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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: 118% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£265,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Vale is located in Erewash, near Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Crime rates are above average, with 150 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 56% of reports. 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 160m away. The median property price is £265,000, with exceptional growth of 118% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 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), 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
Detached | 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 The Vale, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Curves 689m · 9 min walk
- Platinum Gyms & Fitness 757m · 10 min walk
- The Manor Health & Racquets Club 921m · 12 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 938m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Granby Park 311m · 4 min walk
- Cotmanhay Linear Park 399m · 5 min walk
- Cotmanhay Linear Park 415m · 5 min walk
- Cotmanhay Linear Park 531m · 7 min walk
- Victoria Park 1111m · 14 min walk
schools (4)
- Bennerley Fields School 817m · 10 min walk
- Cotmanhay Infant and Nursery School 847m · 11 min walk
- Chaucer Junior School 1298m · 16 min walk
- Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy 1421m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Norman Crescent — Erewash47
- Bennerley Avenue — Erewash45
- Neale Street — Erewash42
- Frisby Avenue — Erewash40
- Bright Street — Erewash48
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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