Sackville Road
Luton, England
Reality check: At £260,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 25% 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), 25% 5-year growth.
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%
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 70), 25% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£260,000) 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Sackville Road is located in Luton. Crime is a significant concern, with 365 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 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 26m away. The median property price is £260,000, with strong growth of 25% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 134m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 47 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)
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: 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 Sackville Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 845m · 11 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Johnstone's Chiropodist 654m · 8 min walk
- Bute House Medical Centre 806m · 10 min walk
- Luton Treatment Centre 815m · 10 min walk
libraries (4)
- University Library 708m · 9 min walk
- Luton central library 829m · 10 min walk
- Bury Park library 1301m · 16 min walk
- Bury Park & Community Resource Centre 1324m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Luton Hoo Memorial Park 790m · 10 min walk
- Brantwood Park 847m · 11 min walk
- Stockwood Park 1032m · 13 min walk
- The Moor 1214m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Chapel Street Nursery School 135m · 2 min walk
- Hillborough Junior School 438m · 6 min walk
- Hillborough Infant and Nursery School 438m · 6 min walk
- Tennyson Road Primary School 449m · 6 min walk
- Rothesay Nursery School 545m · 7 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Parkland Drive — Luton46
- Ruthin Close — Luton47
- Whitehill Avenue — Luton47
- Lawn Gardens — Luton46
- Hillborough Road — 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.
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