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Weston Street

South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England

Local high street Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £97,750 with warm market liquidity. Strong 41% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 41% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£97,750).

Families
Fair

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%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 41% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£97,750).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £97,750, but safety (15) needs consideration.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

55
Liveability Score
Top 3% in South DerbyshireTop 21% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 28 transactions (moderate sample), 6 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

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

Weston 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. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (3), childcare (1), and dentist (1). The closest is Alexandra Dental Practice (dentist, 13m). The nearest transport stop is 125m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £97,750, with strong growth of 41% over five years. Based on 28 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (75)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Excellent (83)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (75)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (45)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£97,750
Median Price
28
Transactions (2014–2025)
+40.6%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Alexandra Dental Practice13m (0.2 min walk)
Beauty Within24m (0.3 min walk)
Golden Dragon32m (0.4 min walk)
Peter John Barbers56m (0.7 min walk)
Hair By Charlie59m (0.7 min walk)
Bramble Wood Day Nursery59m (0.7 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Weston Street, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (3)

hospitals (2)

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libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Highfield Street bus_stop125m
West Street bus_stop172m
Trinity Grove bus_stop272m
Greenbank Leisure bus_stop285m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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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