Luton Road
South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: At £218,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 27% 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 70), 27% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (8), safety (45), or school access (50). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 27% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (8), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £218,750 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (8) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 27% over 5 years, but environment scores only 8/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Luton Road is located in South Derbyshire, near Swadlincote, Derbyshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 80 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 44% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 128m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £218,750, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 28 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. 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 46 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Luton Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Green Bank Leisure Centre 1613m · 20 min walk
- Green Park Apex 1638m · 20 min walk
hospitals (2)
- HealthNet Homecare 697m · 9 min walk
- Optimum Road Health Centre 732m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Cadley Park 1087m · 14 min walk
- Coronation Park 1309m · 16 min walk
- Gresley Memorial Garden 1371m · 17 min walk
- Maurice Lea Memorial Park 1507m · 19 min walk
- Diana Memorial Garden 1672m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Pennine Way Junior Academy 1043m · 13 min walk
- Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School 1043m · 13 min walk
- St George's CofE Primary School 1255m · 16 min walk
- Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School 1567m · 20 min walk
- The Pingle Academy 1769m · 22 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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