West Grove
Bedford, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for retirees (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 30 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (30), environment (8), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £380,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 8% over 5 years, but environment scores only 8/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
West Grove is located in Bedford. Crime rates are above average, with 151 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 51% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (All Saints Road) is 249m away. The median property price is £380,000, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with larger households suggesting families. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 442m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 48 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 West Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Towers Health & Racquets Club 1356m · 17 min walk
- Bedford Rifle Club 1403m · 18 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Bedford Hospital South Wing 1564m · 20 min walk
- Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care 1706m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bedford Central Library 1390m · 17 min walk
- Kempston 1975m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Slipe 1042m · 13 min walk
- Biddenham Recreation Ground 1306m · 16 min walk
- Kempston Riverside Park 1571m · 20 min walk
- Addison Howard Park 1685m · 21 min walk
- Bromham Lake Nature Researve 1813m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School 444m · 6 min walk
- Westfield Primary School 526m · 7 min walk
- Queen's Park Academy 534m · 7 min walk
- Great Ouse Primary Academy 573m · 7 min walk
- Biddenham International School and Sports College 675m · 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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