Grove Street
South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
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%
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 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
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Grove Street is located in South Derbyshire, near Swadlincote, Derbyshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 827 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 347 violent offences were recorded (42% 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. The nearest transport stop is 68m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 39 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Grove Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Green Park Apex 50m · 1 min walk
- Green Bank Leisure Centre 104m · 1 min walk
- Snap Fitness 304m · 4 min walk
hospitals (2)
- HealthNet Homecare 1247m · 16 min walk
- Optimum Road Health Centre 1688m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Swadlincote 104m · 1 min walk
- Woodville 1763m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Diana Memorial Garden 20m · 0 min walk
- Bevin Boys Miners Memorial Garden 464m · 6 min walk
- Eureka Park 562m · 7 min walk
- Gresley Memorial Garden 851m · 11 min walk
- Maurice Lea Memorial Park 923m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Belmont Primary School 514m · 6 min walk
- Pennine Way Junior Academy 731m · 9 min walk
- Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School 731m · 9 min walk
- St Edward's Catholic Academy 749m · 9 min walk
- Springfield Junior School 839m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
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- Robin Close — South Derbyshire43
- Alexandra Passage — South Derbyshire43
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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