Blanch Croft
South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: At £245,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 25% 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 90), 25% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (4), safety (45), or school access (40). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 25% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (4). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £245,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (4) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 25% over 5 years, but environment scores only 4/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Blanch Croft is located in South Derbyshire, near Melbourne, Derbyshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 133 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 48% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is a Hairdresser at 77m. The nearest transport stop is 88m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £245,000, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 36 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 440m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Blanch Croft, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Melbourne 172m · 2 min walk
- Assembly Rooms Library 172m · 2 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Poppy Wood 1456m · 18 min walk
schools (2)
- Melbourne Junior School 441m · 6 min walk
- Melbourne Infant School 441m · 6 min walk
Transport Links
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- Woodville Road — South Derbyshire48
- The Bancroft — South Derbyshire51
- Bramble Walk — South Derbyshire45
- Bass's Crescent — South Derbyshire48
- Oaklands Road — South Derbyshire45
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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