Grasmere Road
Central Bedfordshire, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for retirees (fair).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Weak across environment (65), safety (40), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
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%
Moderate investment case — 7% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £178,750, but safety (40) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Grasmere Road is located in Central Bedfordshire, near Biggleswade. Crime is around average for the area, with 161 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is playground (playground, 72m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Mead End) is 301m away. The median property price is £178,750, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 459m away. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% 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: stable
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 Grasmere Road, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (3)
- Saxon Gate Park 1102m · 14 min walk
- Linear Wood 1564m · 20 min walk
- Maunder Avenue Play Area 1723m · 22 min walk
schools (4)
- Biggleswade Academy 460m · 6 min walk
- Lawnside Academy 1190m · 15 min walk
- St Andrew's CofE VC Primary School 1359m · 17 min walk
- Ivel Valley School & College 1415m · 18 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.