Halsey Road
Bedford, England
Reality check: At £321,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 17% 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: 17% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 17% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — 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%
Price (£321,000) 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
Halsey Road is located in Bedford, near Kempston. Crime rates are above average, with 180 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 47% of reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), bank (2), and convenience (1). The closest is Barclays (bank, 46m). The nearest transport stop is 213m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £321,000, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 85m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Halsey Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Back and Body Clinic 1542m · 19 min walk
- Bedford Hospital South Wing 1575m · 20 min walk
- Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care 1646m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Addison Howard Park 354m · 4 min walk
- Wood Park 574m · 7 min walk
- Kempston Riverside Park 664m · 8 min walk
- Springfield Playground 847m · 11 min walk
- The Slipe 1015m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Grange Academy 85m · 1 min walk
- Bedford Road Primary Academy 425m · 5 min walk
- Camestone School 656m · 8 min walk
- Greys Education Centre 786m · 10 min walk
- Springfield Primary School 960m · 12 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.