Brereton Road
Bedford, England
Reality check: At £325,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 154% 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: 154% 5-year growth.
Safety (15), environment (28), and school access (40) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 154% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (28), and services (16) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£325,000) and connectivity (transport 80) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Prices grew 154% over 5 years, but environment scores only 28/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Brereton Road is located in Bedford. Crime is a significant concern, with 1055 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 499 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Bedford Al Falaah Islamic Centre (place of worship, 33m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Alexandra Road) is 107m away. The median property price is £325,000, with exceptional growth of 154% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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 9 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Brereton Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Bridges Clinic 905m · 11 min walk
- Bedford Hospital South Wing 919m · 12 min walk
- Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care 1014m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Mary's Gardens 481m · 6 min walk
- The Slipe 1178m · 15 min walk
- Hill Rise Local Nature Reserve 1250m · 16 min walk
- Bedford Park 1507m · 19 min walk
- Addison Howard Park 1793m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Bedford Free School 636m · 8 min walk
- Livingstone Primary School 708m · 9 min walk
- Peter Pan Nursery School 1076m · 14 min walk
- Cauldwell School 1076m · 14 min walk
- Edith Cavell Primary School 1226m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Alexandra Place — Bedford45
- Western Street — Bedford40
- Battison Street — Bedford40
- Dame Alice Street — Bedford38
- Alexandra Road — Bedford38
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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