Russell Rise
Luton, England
Reality check: At £220,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% 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 90), 12% 5-year growth.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 12% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£220,000) 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
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
Russell Rise is located in Luton. Crime is a significant concern, with 300 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 144 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). 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 160m away. The median property price is £220,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 66 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 196m 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. 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), 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Russell Rise, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 890m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Johnstone's Chiropodist 672m · 8 min walk
- Luton Treatment Centre 692m · 9 min walk
- Bute House Medical Centre 724m · 9 min walk
- Liverpool Road Health Centre 849m · 11 min walk
libraries (4)
- Luton central library 898m · 11 min walk
- University Library 949m · 12 min walk
- Bury Park library 1181m · 15 min walk
- Bury Park & Community Resource Centre 1198m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brantwood Park 695m · 9 min walk
- Hat Gardens 911m · 11 min walk
- Luton Hoo Memorial Park 940m · 12 min walk
- Stockwood Park 971m · 12 min walk
- The Moor 1178m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Chapel Street Nursery School 197m · 2 min walk
- Hillborough Junior School 201m · 2 min walk
- Hillborough Infant and Nursery School 201m · 2 min walk
- Rothesay Nursery School 397m · 5 min walk
- Tennyson Road Primary School 680m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Sackville Road — Luton49
- Whitehill Avenue — Luton49
- Ruthin Close — Luton50
- Parkland Drive — Luton48
- Hillborough Road — 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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