Rink Drive
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 £140,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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 data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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 £140,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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
Rink Drive 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. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 148m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £140,000. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. 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. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Rink Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Snap Fitness 123m · 2 min walk
- Green Park Apex 211m · 3 min walk
- Green Bank Leisure Centre 269m · 3 min walk
hospitals (2)
- HealthNet Homecare 1331m · 17 min walk
- Optimum Road Health Centre 1779m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Swadlincote 270m · 3 min walk
- Woodville 1637m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Diana Memorial Garden 199m · 2 min walk
- Bevin Boys Miners Memorial Garden 582m · 7 min walk
- Eureka Park 643m · 8 min walk
- Gresley Memorial Garden 717m · 9 min walk
- Maurice Lea Memorial Park 769m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Belmont Primary School 538m · 7 min walk
- Pennine Way Junior Academy 690m · 9 min walk
- Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School 690m · 9 min walk
- St Edward's Catholic Academy 901m · 11 min walk
- Springfield Junior School 977m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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- Waterloo Place — South Derbyshire45
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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