Kingston 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 10. 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%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Kingston Close is located in Bedford, near Kempston. Crime levels are below the local average (73 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 86m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Overall, this street scores 51 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Kingston Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Back and Body Clinic 1124m · 14 min walk
- Bedford Hospital South Wing 1578m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Kempston Riverside Park 185m · 2 min walk
- Addison Howard Park 559m · 7 min walk
- The Slipe 690m · 9 min walk
- Great Denham Country Park 889m · 11 min walk
- Wood Park 1195m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Grange Academy 627m · 8 min walk
- Bedford Road Primary Academy 880m · 11 min walk
- Westfield Primary School 936m · 12 min walk
- Queen's Park Academy 961m · 12 min walk
- Greys Education Centre 1099m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Somerton Walk — Bedford51
- Sunningdale Walk — Bedford51
- Manorbier Road — Bedford51
- Harlech Road — Bedford51
- Little Headlands — Bedford51
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.