Kirkstall Close
Bedford, England
Reality check: At £261,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 22% 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: liquid market (score 70), 22% 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: liquid market (score 70), 22% 5-year growth.
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 (£261,000) 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
Kirkstall Close is located in Bedford. Crime is around average for the area, with 130 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 40% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 169m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £261,000, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Kirkstall Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 1884m · 24 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care 1870m · 23 min walk
- Bridges Clinic 1973m · 25 min walk
- Bedford Hospital South Wing 1988m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Jubilee Park 1452m · 18 min walk
- Jubilee Park 1539m · 19 min walk
- Springfield Playground 1611m · 20 min walk
- Wood Park 1789m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Bedford Academy 888m · 11 min walk
- Elstow School 938m · 12 min walk
- Shackleton Primary School 1277m · 16 min walk
- King's Oak Primary School 1383m · 17 min walk
- Cherry Trees Nursery School 1387m · 17 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.