Stockwood Crescent
Luton, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £153,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 10% 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), 10% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£153,500).
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 10% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£153,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £153,500, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Stockwood Crescent 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. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Farley Food & Wine (convenience, 74m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 94m away. The median property price is £153,500, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 44 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 196m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward 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)
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 Stockwood Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 933m · 12 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Johnstone's Chiropodist 739m · 9 min walk
- Bute House Medical Centre 880m · 11 min walk
- Luton Treatment Centre 882m · 11 min walk
libraries (4)
- University Library 772m · 10 min walk
- Luton central library 917m · 12 min walk
- Bury Park library 1371m · 17 min walk
- Bury Park & Community Resource Centre 1393m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Luton Hoo Memorial Park 716m · 9 min walk
- Brantwood Park 907m · 11 min walk
- Stockwood Park 945m · 12 min walk
- The Moor 1297m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Chapel Street Nursery School 196m · 2 min walk
- Tennyson Road Primary School 403m · 5 min walk
- Hillborough Junior School 404m · 5 min walk
- Hillborough Infant and Nursery School 404m · 5 min walk
- Rothesay Nursery School 602m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Tavistock Crescent — Luton45
- Ruthin Close — Luton47
- Whitehill Avenue — Luton47
- Parkland Drive — Luton46
- Sackville Road — Luton47
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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