Alder Close
Bedford, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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 50, 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
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%
Price (£253,750) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Alder Close is located in Bedford. Crime rates are above average, with 200 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 49% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 87m away. The median property price is £253,750. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 237m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 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 Alder Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 921m · 12 min walk
- Fitness First 1439m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care 1293m · 16 min walk
- Bridges Clinic 1296m · 16 min walk
- Bedford Hospital South Wing 1439m · 18 min walk
- Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service 1972m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Jubilee Park 419m · 5 min walk
- Jubilee Park 568m · 7 min walk
- Fenlake Meadows Local Nature Reserve 991m · 12 min walk
- Gudgeons Meadow 1272m · 16 min walk
- Russell Park 1492m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- King's Oak Primary School 237m · 3 min walk
- Bedford Academy 502m · 6 min walk
- Shackleton Primary School 549m · 7 min walk
- Cherry Trees Nursery School 713m · 9 min walk
- Elstow School 847m · 11 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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