Baker Street
Central Bedfordshire, England
Reality check: At £248,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 13% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 13% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 13% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (28), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£248,500) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 13% over 5 years, but environment scores only 28/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Baker Street is located in Central Bedfordshire, near Leighton Buzzard. Crime is a significant concern, with 779 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 275 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 113m away. The median property price is £248,500, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 28 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 248m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
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 Baker Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Énergie Fitness 659m · 8 min walk
- Leighton Buzzard Bowling Club 1021m · 13 min walk
libraries (2)
- Leighton Buzzard Library 524m · 6 min walk
- The Library & Resources Centre 1552m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Parsons Close Recreation Ground 700m · 9 min walk
- Parson's Close Community Garden 810m · 10 min walk
- Linslade Recreation Ground 1064m · 13 min walk
- Garden of Remembrance 1123m · 14 min walk
- Pages Park 1318m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- The Mary Bassett Lower School 249m · 3 min walk
- Leighton Middle School 494m · 6 min walk
- Pulford CofE VA Lower School 538m · 7 min walk
- The Rushmere Park Academy 567m · 7 min walk
- Clipstone Brook Lower School 884m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- North Street — Central Bedfordshire45
- Lammas Walk — Central Bedfordshire44
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- Tansy Avenue — Central Bedfordshire43
- Willowherb Way — Central Bedfordshire43
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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