Capron Road
Central Bedfordshire, England
Reality check: At £226,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 50% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 50% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 50% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £226,250 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Capron Road is located in Central Bedfordshire, near Dunstable. Crime is around average for the area, with 145 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 50% of reported crimes. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Grazianos (restaurant, 83m). The nearest transport stop is 141m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £226,250, with strong growth of 50% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 17% within its district.
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: warm
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 Capron Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Rise Fitness 828m · 10 min walk
- TeamSport Dunstable 1107m · 14 min walk
libraries (2)
- Dunstable Library 893m · 11 min walk
- Houghton Regis Library 1433m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Dog Kennel Down 506m · 6 min walk
- Grove House Gardens 706m · 9 min walk
- Priory Gardens 1246m · 16 min walk
- The Green 1474m · 18 min walk
- Houghton Hall Park 1480m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Westfield Nursery School 837m · 10 min walk
- Beecroft Academy 891m · 11 min walk
- Ashton St Peter's VA C of E School 1009m · 13 min walk
- Dunstable Icknield Lower School 1201m · 15 min walk
- Lancot School 1315m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Trivia Close — Central Bedfordshire54
- Northbridge Street — Central Bedfordshire51
- Back Lane — Central Bedfordshire51
- Tilling Green — Central Bedfordshire53
- Bradshaws Close — Central Bedfordshire54
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.