Faringdon Road
Luton, England
Reality check: At £263,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 27% 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), 27% 5-year growth.
Safety (15), environment (17), and school access (45) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 27% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (17), and services (16) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£263,750) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Prices grew 27% over 5 years, but environment scores only 17/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Faringdon Road is located in Luton. Crime is a significant concern, with 322 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 218 violent offences were recorded (68% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Ward 34 (clinic, 114m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 313m away. The median property price is £263,750, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 369m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 39 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Semi-Detached | 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 Faringdon Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 898m · 11 min walk
- LJM Fitness Studio 1414m · 18 min walk
- JD Gyms 1467m · 18 min walk
libraries (4)
- Hockwell ring community centre 1077m · 14 min walk
- Chaul End Community Centre 1095m · 14 min walk
- Leagrave library 1680m · 21 min walk
- Lewsey library 1850m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Mayne Space 973m · 12 min walk
- Leagrave Park 1623m · 20 min walk
- Leagrave Common 1741m · 22 min walk
- Wheatfield Green 1891m · 24 min walk
- Regis Road Recreation Ground 1898m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Challney High School for Boys 370m · 5 min walk
- The Ferrars Academy 517m · 6 min walk
- Ferrars Junior School 521m · 6 min walk
- Challney High School for Girls 598m · 8 min walk
- Leagrave Primary School 602m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Chiltern Rise — Luton43
- Halfway Avenue — Luton39
- Bonnick Close — Luton42
- Staveley Road — Luton38
- Bakewell Close — Luton38
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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