High Street
South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £166,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 19% 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), 19% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£166,000).
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%
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: liquid market (score 90), 19% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£166,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £166,000, but limited services (16) and safety (15) limit overall appeal.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
High 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 dominate reports. 347 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub 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 Boba Blitz (cafe, 59m). The nearest transport stop is 125m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £166,000, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 269 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 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 297m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability. 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), 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 High Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Snap Fitness 267m · 3 min walk
- Green Park Apex 342m · 4 min walk
- Green Bank Leisure Centre 393m · 5 min walk
hospitals (2)
- HealthNet Homecare 1537m · 19 min walk
- Optimum Road Health Centre 1980m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Swadlincote 393m · 5 min walk
- Woodville 1480m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Diana Memorial Garden 310m · 4 min walk
- Bevin Boys Miners Memorial Garden 430m · 5 min walk
- Eureka Park 440m · 6 min walk
- Swadlincote Woodlands & Park 559m · 7 min walk
- Maurice Lea Memorial Park 953m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Belmont Primary School 298m · 4 min walk
- St Edward's Catholic Academy 781m · 10 min walk
- Springfield Junior School 829m · 10 min walk
- Pennine Way Junior Academy 938m · 12 min walk
- Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School 938m · 12 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.
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