Moorland Gardens
Luton, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £139,950, 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
Moorland Gardens 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). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Moorland Gardens Care Home (social facility, 21m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Frederick Street) is 91m away. The median property price is £139,950. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% 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)
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
Terraced | Leasehold | 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 Moorland Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 460m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Liverpool Road Health Centre 501m · 6 min walk
- Bute House Medical Centre 627m · 8 min walk
- Johnstone's Chiropodist 647m · 8 min walk
- Luton Treatment Centre 724m · 9 min walk
libraries (4)
- Luton central library 501m · 6 min walk
- Bury Park library 589m · 7 min walk
- Bury Park & Community Resource Centre 622m · 8 min walk
- University Library 1107m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- The Moor 219m · 3 min walk
- Pope's Meadow 523m · 6 min walk
- People's Park 597m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Matthew's Primary School 561m · 7 min walk
- Lime Academy Hartwell 664m · 8 min walk
- Denbigh High School 745m · 9 min walk
- Rothesay Nursery School 954m · 12 min walk
- River Bank Primary School 1033m · 13 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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