West Street
South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for young professionals (below average).
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 data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
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 £123,000, 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
West 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. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 58m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £123,000, though prices have fallen 25% over five years. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 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
Other | 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 West Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Green Park Apex 48m · 1 min walk
- Green Bank Leisure Centre 104m · 1 min walk
- Snap Fitness 297m · 4 min walk
hospitals (2)
- HealthNet Homecare 1243m · 16 min walk
- Optimum Road Health Centre 1685m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Swadlincote 105m · 1 min walk
- Woodville 1764m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Diana Memorial Garden 24m · 0 min walk
- Bevin Boys Miners Memorial Garden 474m · 6 min walk
- Eureka Park 572m · 7 min walk
- Gresley Memorial Garden 841m · 10 min walk
- Maurice Lea Memorial Park 913m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Belmont Primary School 522m · 6 min walk
- Pennine Way Junior Academy 722m · 9 min walk
- Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School 722m · 9 min walk
- St Edward's Catholic Academy 760m · 10 min walk
- Springfield Junior School 849m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Waterloo Place — South Derbyshire45
- Grove Street — South Derbyshire45
- Market Street — South Derbyshire47
- Majestic Place — South Derbyshire46
- Rink Drive — South Derbyshire44
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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