Dean Street
Bedford, England
Reality check: At £253,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 121% 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: 121% 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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 121% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £253,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Dean Street is located in Bedford. Crime levels are below the local average (57 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including convenience (2), hairdresser (2), and cafe (1). The closest is Premier Goldington Road News and Off License (convenience, 68m). The nearest transport stop is 54m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £253,000, with exceptional growth of 121% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% 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
Other | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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 Dean Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Movefit Pilates 147m · 2 min walk
- Riverside Tennis Club 527m · 7 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bedford Physiotherapy Centre 1099m · 14 min walk
- Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service 1199m · 15 min walk
libraries (2)
- Putnoe 1674m · 21 min walk
- Bedford Central Library 1681m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Russell Park 789m · 10 min walk
- Gudgeons Meadow 1001m · 12 min walk
- Bow Hill Park 1315m · 16 min walk
- Fenlake Meadows Local Nature Reserve 1431m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Castle Newnham School 551m · 7 min walk
- Goldington Academy 603m · 8 min walk
- St John Rigby Catholic Primary School 603m · 8 min walk
- Castle Newnham School 856m · 11 min walk
- Hazeldene School 1111m · 14 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.