Water Street
High Peak, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £180,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 150% 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), 150% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£180,000).
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 70), 150% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£180,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £180,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Water Street 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. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Pavilion Gardens (restaurant, 74m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Pavilion Gardens) is 115m away. The median property price is £180,000, with exceptional growth of 150% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 432m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. 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
Property Market
Terraced | Leasehold | Market: warm
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 Water Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- New Bodies Gym 1614m · 20 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Buxton Health Centre 492m · 6 min walk
- Buxton Hospital & Corbar Birth Centre 1290m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Buxton 918m · 12 min walk
- Buxton Library and Information Centre 921m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Pavilion Gardens 186m · 2 min walk
- The Slopes 199m · 2 min walk
- Serpentine Park 504m · 6 min walk
- Ashwood Park 801m · 10 min walk
- Grin Low and Buxton Country Park 1511m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Buxton Infant School 433m · 5 min walk
- St Anne's Catholic Voluntary Academy 667m · 8 min walk
- Buxton Junior School 901m · 11 min walk
- Buxton Community School 945m · 12 min walk
- Burbage Primary School 1180m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hall Bank — High Peak47
- The Square — High Peak44
- Silverlands — High Peak46
- Fitzalan Street — High Peak44
- Hardwick Square North — High Peak49
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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