Back Street
Luton, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. 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%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Back Street is located in Luton. Crime is a significant concern, with 392 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 147 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Amazing Hair Salon (hairdresser, 48m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (St Matthews Church) is 125m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 113m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% within its district. 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Back Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 582m · 7 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Johnstone's Chiropodist 789m · 10 min walk
- Liverpool Road Health Centre 864m · 11 min walk
- Bute House Medical Centre 947m · 12 min walk
libraries (4)
- Luton central library 541m · 7 min walk
- University Library 813m · 10 min walk
- Bury Park library 1116m · 14 min walk
- Bury Park & Community Resource Centre 1152m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Bell's Close 399m · 5 min walk
- People's Park 616m · 8 min walk
- Pope's Meadow 722m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Lime Academy Hartwell 113m · 1 min walk
- St Matthew's Primary School 196m · 2 min walk
- Richmond Hill School 749m · 9 min walk
- Hart Hill Nursery School 758m · 10 min walk
- The Linden Academy 1365m · 17 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.
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