Ashton Road
Central Bedfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor). Price data (£390,000) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £390,000, 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
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £390,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £390,000 based on only 1 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Ashton Road is located in Central Bedfordshire, near Dunstable. Crime is a significant concern, with 416 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 169 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), social_facility (2), and cafe (1). The closest is Ashton Lodge (social facility, 51m). The nearest transport stop is 100m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £390,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 49 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)
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Ashton Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Rise Fitness 449m · 6 min walk
- TeamSport Dunstable 901m · 11 min walk
libraries (2)
- Dunstable Library 396m · 5 min walk
- Houghton Regis Library 1672m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Grove House Gardens 216m · 3 min walk
- Dog Kennel Down 598m · 8 min walk
- Priory Gardens 749m · 9 min walk
- Houghton Hall Park 1579m · 20 min walk
- The Green 1645m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School 694m · 9 min walk
- Dunstable Icknield Lower School 757m · 10 min walk
- Westfield Nursery School 873m · 11 min walk
- Priory Academy 1022m · 13 min walk
- Watling Lower School 1209m · 15 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.