Nayland Close
Luton, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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 — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £175,000, but limited services (16) and safety (25) limit overall appeal.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Nayland Close is located in Luton. Crime is a significant concern, with 793 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Asda (pharmacy, 122m). The nearest transport stop is 107m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £175,000, though prices have fallen 12% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 258m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Nayland Close, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (5)
- Falstone Green 241m · 3 min walk
- Raynham Way park 320m · 4 min walk
- Astley Green 471m · 6 min walk
- Wigmore Church Park 485m · 6 min walk
- Public Open Space Copthorne 668m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Wigmore Primary 258m · 3 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth School 771m · 10 min walk
- Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre 1059m · 13 min walk
- Putteridge Primary School 1951m · 24 min walk
- Putteridge High School 1951m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Alderton Close — Luton48
- Chatton Close — Luton47
- Linbridge Way — Luton48
- Ardleigh Green — Luton46
- Keeble Close — Luton46
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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