Crofton Close
Bedford, England
Reality check: At £426,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 54% 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: 54% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: 54% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £426,750, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Crofton Close is located in Bedford. Crime levels are below the local average (66 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 176m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £426,750, with exceptional growth of 54% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 164m away. 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 6% 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)
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: stable
Based on 6 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 Crofton Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Riverside Tennis Club 1573m · 20 min walk
- Movefit Pilates 1942m · 24 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bedford Physiotherapy Centre 717m · 9 min walk
- Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service 1920m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Waveney Green 380m · 5 min walk
- Mowsbury Park 873m · 11 min walk
- Bow Hill Park 983m · 12 min walk
- Bedford Park 987m · 12 min walk
- Mowsbury Hill Local Nature Reserve 1499m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Brickhill Primary School 164m · 2 min walk
- Hazeldene School 788m · 10 min walk
- The Hills Academy 788m · 10 min walk
- St Thomas More Catholic School 987m · 12 min walk
- Castle Newnham School 1018m · 13 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.