Melrose Drive
Bedford, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (21/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (21/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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 data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (21/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£301,350) 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
Melrose Drive 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 115m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £301,350. Based on 19 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. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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 Melrose Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 1831m · 23 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care 1810m · 23 min walk
- Bridges Clinic 1913m · 24 min walk
- Bedford Hospital South Wing 1927m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Elstow Green 673m · 8 min walk
- Jubilee Park 1436m · 18 min walk
- Jubilee Park 1508m · 19 min walk
- Springfield Playground 1571m · 20 min walk
- Wood Park 1741m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Bedford Academy 875m · 11 min walk
- Elstow School 948m · 12 min walk
- Shackleton Primary School 1222m · 15 min walk
- Cherry Trees Nursery School 1330m · 17 min walk
- King's Oak Primary School 1348m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Perch Mews — Bedford49
- Waltham Drive — Bedford46
- Croxden Way — Bedford50
- Dorchester Way — Bedford48
- Lilleshall Drive — Bedford50
Similar streets in E01034431
These nearby streets share very similar amenity, transport and demographic profiles. They are part of the same Lower Super Output Area and we treat this page as the canonical version.
- Lilleshall Drive — similar profile nearby
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.
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