Sylvan Park
High Peak, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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
Sylvan Park is located in High Peak, near Buxton, Derbyshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 457 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 195 violent offences were recorded (43% 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Sylvan Park) is 98m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 299m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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)
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Sylvan Park, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- New Bodies Gym 1032m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Buxton Health Centre 825m · 10 min walk
- Buxton Hospital & Corbar Birth Centre 1209m · 15 min walk
libraries (2)
- Buxton 749m · 9 min walk
- Buxton Library and Information Centre 760m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ashwood Park 257m · 3 min walk
- The Slopes 401m · 5 min walk
- Pavilion Gardens 686m · 9 min walk
- Serpentine Park 1073m · 13 min walk
- Grin Low and Buxton Country Park 1908m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Buxton Infant School 299m · 4 min walk
- St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy 489m · 6 min walk
- Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School 857m · 11 min walk
- Buxton Junior School 977m · 12 min walk
- Buxton Community School 1291m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Sylvan Cliff — High Peak47
- Promenade — High Peak47
- Trinity Passage — High Peak47
- Silverlands Close — High Peak47
- Holker Avenue — High Peak47
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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