South Road
Luton, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £167,500 with hot market liquidity. Modest 3% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), affordable entry (£167,500).
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 (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), affordable entry (£167,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £167,500, but safety (25) needs consideration.
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.
How Life Works Here
South 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. The closest is Kamsons (pharmacy, 65m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Chapel Street Nursery) is 85m away. The median property price is £167,500, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 67 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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 184m 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 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 12% 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), 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: hot
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 South Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 846m · 11 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Johnstone's Chiropodist 664m · 8 min walk
- Bute House Medical Centre 833m · 10 min walk
- Liverpool Road Health Centre 934m · 12 min walk
libraries (4)
- University Library 659m · 8 min walk
- Luton central library 824m · 10 min walk
- Bury Park library 1331m · 17 min walk
- Bury Park & Community Resource Centre 1356m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Manor Road Park 752m · 9 min walk
- Luton Hoo Memorial Park 769m · 10 min walk
- Hat Gardens 773m · 10 min walk
- Brantwood Park 886m · 11 min walk
- Stockwood Park 1055m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Chapel Street Nursery School 184m · 2 min walk
- Tennyson Road Primary School 409m · 5 min walk
- Hillborough Junior School 495m · 6 min walk
- Hillborough Infant and Nursery School 495m · 6 min walk
- Rothesay Nursery School 589m · 7 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Willow Way — Luton60
- Cardigan Street — Luton48
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- Seymour Road — Luton56
- Seymour Avenue — Luton56
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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