Gregories Close
Luton, England
Reality check: At £135,750, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience. But safety (25/100) is a real concern that shouldn't be ignored.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £135,750, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £135,750, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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
Gregories Close is located in Luton. Crime is a significant concern, with 305 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 114 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Cromwell Road) is 122m away. The median property price is £135,750. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 13 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 461m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 50 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Gregories Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 740m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Liverpool Road Health Centre 707m · 9 min walk
- Bute House Medical Centre 837m · 10 min walk
- Johnstone's Chiropodist 911m · 11 min walk
- Luton Treatment Centre 911m · 11 min walk
libraries (4)
- Bury Park library 612m · 8 min walk
- Bury Park & Community Resource Centre 634m · 8 min walk
- Luton central library 785m · 10 min walk
- University Library 1388m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Pope's Meadow 357m · 4 min walk
- The Moor 374m · 5 min walk
- People's Park 516m · 6 min walk
- Wardown Park 626m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Denbigh High School 461m · 6 min walk
- St Matthew's Primary School 688m · 9 min walk
- River Bank Primary School 749m · 9 min walk
- Richmond Hill School 800m · 10 min walk
- Dallow Primary School 927m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Kingham Way — Luton50
- Cromwell Hill — Luton50
- Arncliffe Crescent — Luton51
- Latimer Road — Luton50
- Moulton Rise — Luton52
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.