Windmill Street
South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £129,950 with hot market liquidity. Strong 12% 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), 12% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£129,950).
Weak across environment (34), safety (45), or school access (60). 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 90), 12% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£129,950).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (34), 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 £129,950, but environment (34) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 12% over 5 years, but environment scores only 34/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Windmill Street is located in South Derbyshire, near Swadlincote, Derbyshire. Crime is around average for the area, with 120 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 50% 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 261m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £129,950, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 37 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 345m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% within its district.
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 Windmill Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Snap Fitness 1197m · 15 min walk
- Green Park Apex 1273m · 16 min walk
- Green Bank Leisure Centre 1282m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- HealthNet Homecare 1158m · 14 min walk
- Optimum Road Health Centre 1476m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Gresley Memorial Garden 597m · 8 min walk
- Maurice Lea Memorial Park 688m · 9 min walk
- Diana Memorial Garden 1297m · 16 min walk
- Cadley Park 1503m · 19 min walk
- Bevin Boys Miners Memorial Garden 1761m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- St George's CofE Primary School 347m · 4 min walk
- Pennine Way Junior Academy 591m · 7 min walk
- Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School 591m · 7 min walk
- The Pingle Academy 1742m · 22 min walk
- Belmont Primary School 1751m · 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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