Forman Close
South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £120,000, but safety (30) needs consideration.
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 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £120,000, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Forman Close is located in South Derbyshire, near Swadlincote, Derbyshire. Crime rates are above average, with 168 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 68% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 137m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £120,000, though prices have fallen 23% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 367m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 47 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Forman Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Green Bank Leisure Centre 372m · 5 min walk
- Green Park Apex 400m · 5 min walk
- Snap Fitness 683m · 8 min walk
hospitals (2)
- HealthNet Homecare 1317m · 16 min walk
- Optimum Road Health Centre 1719m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Swadlincote 369m · 5 min walk
- Woodville 1944m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bevin Boys Miners Memorial Garden 253m · 3 min walk
- Diana Memorial Garden 390m · 5 min walk
- Eureka Park 410m · 5 min walk
- Gresley Memorial Garden 1246m · 16 min walk
- Maurice Lea Memorial Park 1324m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- St Edward's Catholic Academy 367m · 5 min walk
- The Pingle Academy 399m · 5 min walk
- Springfield Junior School 480m · 6 min walk
- Belmont Primary School 520m · 6 min walk
- Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School 1055m · 13 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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