Dunstable Close
Luton, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
Safety score of 15 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 transport (40) could be better.
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
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 at £222,000 — 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%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Dunstable Close is located in Luton. Crime is a significant concern, with 307 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 132 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (2), clothes (1), and convenience (1). The closest is Kingsway Health Centre (doctors, 50m). The nearest transport stop is 185m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £222,000. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 251m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 48 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)
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 Dunstable Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- JD Gyms 840m · 10 min walk
- LJM Fitness Studio 1937m · 24 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Luton Treatment Centre 1609m · 20 min walk
- Liverpool Road Health Centre 1623m · 20 min walk
- Bute House Medical Centre 1668m · 21 min walk
- Johnstone's Chiropodist 1929m · 24 min walk
libraries (4)
- Chaul End Community Centre 1089m · 14 min walk
- Bury Park & Community Resource Centre 1170m · 15 min walk
- Bury Park library 1205m · 15 min walk
- Leagrave library 1579m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Dallow Downs 1109m · 14 min walk
- Brantwood Park 1558m · 20 min walk
- Fallowfield & Buckinghams Tip POS 1882m · 24 min walk
- Limbury Mead 1959m · 24 min walk
- Limbury Mead POS 1986m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- Maidenhall Primary School 252m · 3 min walk
- Denbigh Primary School 711m · 9 min walk
- Beech Hill Community Primary School 722m · 9 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1278m · 16 min walk
- Norton Road Primary School 1391m · 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.