Millbrook Road
Bedford, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Safety score of 15 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%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 82% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£147,250).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £147,250, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Millbrook Road is located in Bedford. Crime is a significant concern, with 315 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 159 violent offences were recorded (50% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Alex Hair Salon (hairdresser, 44m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Bedford Hospital A&E) is 97m away. The median property price is £147,250, with exceptional growth of 82% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 359m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Flat/Maisonette | 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 Millbrook Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 653m · 8 min walk
- Kraken MMA & Fitness 1335m · 17 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care 112m · 1 min walk
- Bridges Clinic 239m · 3 min walk
- Bedford Hospital South Wing 252m · 3 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bedford Central Library 1071m · 13 min walk
- Kempston 1723m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- St Mary's Gardens 791m · 10 min walk
- The Slipe 1161m · 14 min walk
- Wood Park 1454m · 18 min walk
- Springfield Playground 1617m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Peter Pan Nursery School 360m · 4 min walk
- Cauldwell School 360m · 4 min walk
- Cherry Trees Nursery School 486m · 6 min walk
- Shackleton Primary School 653m · 8 min walk
- Bedford Free School 665m · 8 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.