Ross Close
Luton, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £126,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 20% 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), 20% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£126,000).
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 transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 20% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£126,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £126,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Ross Close is located in Luton. Crime is a significant concern, with 316 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 165 violent offences were recorded (52% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Andrew's Fish Shop (fast food, 49m). The nearest transport stop is 108m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £126,000, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 394m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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), 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: 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 Ross Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 1503m · 19 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Luton Treatment Centre 1012m · 13 min walk
- Bute House Medical Centre 1132m · 14 min walk
- Liverpool Road Health Centre 1226m · 15 min walk
- Johnstone's Chiropodist 1327m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- Bury Park & Community Resource Centre 1186m · 15 min walk
- Bury Park library 1200m · 15 min walk
- Luton central library 1560m · 20 min walk
- University Library 1906m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Dallow Downs 493m · 6 min walk
- Brantwood Park 926m · 12 min walk
- Stockwood Park 1430m · 18 min walk
- The Moor 1480m · 18 min walk
- Hat Gardens 1669m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Farley Junior Academy 395m · 5 min walk
- St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School 452m · 6 min walk
- Dallow Primary School 875m · 11 min walk
- Hillborough Infant and Nursery School 932m · 12 min walk
- Beech Hill Community Primary School 1251m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Whipperley Ring — Luton47
- Cades Close — Luton44
- Northdrift Way — Luton44
- Santingfield North — Luton43
- Russell Rise — Luton48
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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