Silkstone Close
South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £165,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 63% 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), 63% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£165,000).
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 63% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£165,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £165,000, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Silkstone Close is located in South Derbyshire, near Swadlincote, Derbyshire. Crime rates are above average, with 238 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 54% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 340m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £165,000, with exceptional growth of 63% over five years. Based on 31 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 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 318m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 46 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: hot
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 Silkstone Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Snap Fitness 1135m · 14 min walk
- Green Park Apex 1368m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Swadlincote 1406m · 18 min walk
- Woodville 1934m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Maurice Lea Memorial Park 446m · 6 min walk
- Gresley Memorial Garden 532m · 7 min walk
- Diana Memorial Garden 1378m · 17 min walk
- Bevin Boys Miners Memorial Garden 1795m · 22 min walk
- Eureka Park 1832m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- St George's CofE Primary School 319m · 4 min walk
- Pennine Way Junior Academy 919m · 12 min walk
- Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School 919m · 12 min walk
- Belmont Primary School 1675m · 21 min walk
- The Pingle Academy 1997m · 25 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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