Talbot Road
Luton, England
Reality check: At £242,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 46% 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), 46% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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), 46% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £242,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Talbot Road is located in Luton. Crime is around average for the area, with 137 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 41% of reported crimes. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Baltistan (restaurant, 96m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 89m away. The median property price is £242,500, with strong growth of 46% 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, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 453m away. 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 5% within its district.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | 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 Talbot Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 1440m · 18 min walk
- Inspire: Luton Sports Village 1814m · 23 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Johnstone's Chiropodist 1656m · 21 min walk
- Liverpool Road Health Centre 1668m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- Stopsley library 1320m · 16 min walk
- Luton central library 1410m · 18 min walk
- University Library 1585m · 20 min walk
- Bury Park library 1784m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bell's Close 641m · 8 min walk
- People's Park 703m · 9 min walk
- Pope's Meadow 899m · 11 min walk
- Powdrills Field 989m · 12 min walk
- Manor Road Park 1619m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Richmond Hill School 454m · 6 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 710m · 9 min walk
- St Matthew's Primary School 718m · 9 min walk
- Lime Academy Hartwell 808m · 10 min walk
- Hart Hill Nursery School 1017m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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- Argyll Avenue — Luton62
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- Chester Close — Luton57
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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