Chester Gardens
South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £144,500 with stable market liquidity. Strong 164% 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: 164% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£144,500).
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 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 164% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£144,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (42).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £144,500, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Chester Gardens is located in South Derbyshire, near Swadlincote, Derbyshire. Crime rates are above average, with 238 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 54% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Canton Wok (fast food, 134m). The nearest transport stop is 150m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £144,500, with exceptional growth of 164% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 344m away. 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 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% within its district.
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
Semi-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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Chester Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Snap Fitness 798m · 10 min walk
- Green Park Apex 963m · 12 min walk
- Green Bank Leisure Centre 990m · 12 min walk
hospitals (2)
- HealthNet Homecare 1312m · 16 min walk
- Optimum Road Health Centre 1710m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Swadlincote 992m · 12 min walk
- Woodville 1963m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Gresley Memorial Garden 142m · 2 min walk
- Maurice Lea Memorial Park 228m · 3 min walk
- Diana Memorial Garden 979m · 12 min walk
- Bevin Boys Miners Memorial Garden 1426m · 18 min walk
- Eureka Park 1490m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- St George's CofE Primary School 344m · 4 min walk
- Pennine Way Junior Academy 464m · 6 min walk
- Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School 464m · 6 min walk
- Belmont Primary School 1361m · 17 min walk
- The Pingle Academy 1555m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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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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