Brixham Close
Bedford, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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 score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£323,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Brixham Close is located in Bedford. Crime levels are below the local average (57 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 90m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £323,000. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 233m away. The data suggests this area could appeal to families. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Brixham Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Movefit Pilates 518m · 6 min walk
- Riverside Tennis Club 529m · 7 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bedford Physiotherapy Centre 760m · 10 min walk
- Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service 1252m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Putnoe 1321m · 16 min walk
- Bedford Central Library 1762m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Bow Hill Park 974m · 12 min walk
- Russell Park 1065m · 13 min walk
- Gudgeons Meadow 1369m · 17 min walk
- Priory Wildlife Garden 1498m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Goldington Academy 234m · 3 min walk
- St John Rigby Catholic Primary School 262m · 3 min walk
- Castle Newnham School 569m · 7 min walk
- Hazeldene School 741m · 9 min walk
- The Hills Academy 741m · 9 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.