Orca Mews
Central Bedfordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£232,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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
Orca Mews is located in Central Bedfordshire, near Leighton Buzzard. Crime is around average for the area, with 90 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is White House Stores (convenience, 131m). The nearest transport stop is 106m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £232,500. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 394m away. Overall, this street scores 49 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)
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
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Orca Mews, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Énergie Fitness 1016m · 13 min walk
- Leighton Buzzard Bowling Club 1029m · 13 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1961m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Leighton Buzzard Library 532m · 7 min walk
- The Library & Resources Centre 1791m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Parsons Close Recreation Ground 811m · 10 min walk
- Pages Park 1114m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- The Rushmere Park Academy 394m · 5 min walk
- Clipstone Brook Lower School 532m · 7 min walk
- The Mary Bassett Lower School 658m · 8 min walk
- Brooklands Middle School 696m · 9 min walk
- Pulford CofE VA Lower School 766m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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- Highcroft — Central Bedfordshire49
- Sidney Road — Central Bedfordshire49
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.