Moulton Avenue
Bedford, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for young professionals (fair).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 3% growth, stable market.
Safety score of 25 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 3% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £203,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (78) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Moulton Avenue is located in Bedford. Crime is a significant concern, with 356 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 112 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 101m away. The median property price is £203,000, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 321m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability. 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), 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Moulton Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 890m · 11 min walk
- Fitness First 905m · 11 min walk
- Movefit Pilates 1539m · 19 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bridges Clinic 1429m · 18 min walk
- Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service 1718m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Jubilee Park 159m · 2 min walk
- Fenlake Meadows Local Nature Reserve 448m · 6 min walk
- Jubilee Park 485m · 6 min walk
- Gudgeons Meadow 723m · 9 min walk
- Russell Park 1081m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- King's Oak Primary School 322m · 4 min walk
- Bedford Academy 893m · 11 min walk
- Shackleton Primary School 903m · 11 min walk
- Cherry Trees Nursery School 1021m · 13 min walk
- Elstow School 1149m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Mareth Road — Bedford48
- Alamein Avenue — Bedford47
- Cardington Road — Bedford48
- Thornton Street — Bedford50
- Rosedale Way — Bedford49
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.
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