George Street
Luton, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (70) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Workable for families, but safety (15) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (70) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £605,000, this is likely out of reach for most 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.
Median price £605,000 based on only 14 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
George Street is located in Luton. Crime is a significant concern, with 1373 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 644 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 20 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (7), atm (3), and bank (2). The closest is McDonald's (fast food, 13m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 165m away. The median property price is £605,000, though prices have fallen 30% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 63 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% 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), 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
Other | 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 George Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 303m · 4 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Johnstone's Chiropodist 258m · 3 min walk
- Bute House Medical Centre 530m · 7 min walk
- Liverpool Road Health Centre 554m · 7 min walk
libraries (4)
- Luton central library 254m · 3 min walk
- University Library 451m · 6 min walk
- Bury Park library 977m · 12 min walk
- Bury Park & Community Resource Centre 1011m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hat Gardens 187m · 2 min walk
- Manor Road Park 712m · 9 min walk
- The Moor 742m · 9 min walk
- Manor Road Park 770m · 10 min walk
- Bell's Close 1050m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Chapel Street Nursery School 561m · 7 min walk
- Rothesay Nursery School 578m · 7 min walk
- Lime Academy Hartwell 768m · 10 min walk
- St Matthew's Primary School 881m · 11 min walk
- Tennyson Road Primary School 913m · 11 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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