Lime Avenue
Luton, England
Reality check: At £317,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 30% 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), 30% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (21), safety (45), or school access (75). Not ideal for children.
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), 30% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (21), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£317,500) 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
Prices grew 30% over 5 years, but environment scores only 21/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Lime Avenue is located in Luton. Crime is around average for the area, with 116 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 53% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 227m away. The median property price is £317,500, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. 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 311m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability.
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Lime Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 963m · 12 min walk
- LJM Fitness Studio 1399m · 18 min walk
- JD Gyms 1725m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Hockwell ring community centre 889m · 11 min walk
- Chaul End Community Centre 1338m · 17 min walk
- Lewsey library 1628m · 20 min walk
- Leagrave library 1732m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Mayne Space 787m · 10 min walk
- Leagrave Park 1544m · 19 min walk
- Leagrave Common 1624m · 20 min walk
- Wheatfield Green 1656m · 21 min walk
- Regis Road Recreation Ground 1695m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Ferrars Junior School 312m · 4 min walk
- The Ferrars Academy 353m · 4 min walk
- Leagrave Primary School 452m · 6 min walk
- Challney High School for Boys 602m · 8 min walk
- Challney High School for Girls 609m · 8 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.
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