Inkerman Street
Luton, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £143,500 with warm market liquidity. Strong 111% 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), 111% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£143,500).
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 111% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£143,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £143,500, but safety (15) 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 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Inkerman 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 dominates reports. 644 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Galaxy Centre) is 151m away. The median property price is £143,500, with exceptional growth of 111% over five years. Based on 19 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 470m 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 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
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 Inkerman Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 152m · 2 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Johnstone's Chiropodist 140m · 2 min walk
- Liverpool Road Health Centre 208m · 3 min walk
- Bute House Medical Centre 229m · 3 min walk
- Luton Treatment Centre 349m · 4 min walk
libraries (4)
- Luton central library 217m · 3 min walk
- Bury Park library 626m · 8 min walk
- Bury Park & Community Resource Centre 660m · 8 min walk
- University Library 798m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- The Moor 426m · 5 min walk
- Brantwood Park 439m · 6 min walk
- Pope's Meadow 1033m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Rothesay Nursery School 470m · 6 min walk
- Dallow Primary School 623m · 8 min walk
- Chapel Street Nursery School 696m · 9 min walk
- Hillborough Junior School 972m · 12 min walk
- Hillborough Infant and Nursery School 972m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Holly Street — Luton43
- Ambleside — Luton50
- Cardiff Road — Luton43
- Salisbury Road — Luton50
- Liverpool Road — Luton44
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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