The Grove
Luton, England
Reality check: At £270,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 29% 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: 29% 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 29% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 (£270,000) and connectivity (transport 40) 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 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
The Grove is located in Luton. Crime is a significant concern, with 325 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 142 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 141m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £270,000, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 308m 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 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: stable
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 The Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 1610m · 20 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Luton Treatment Centre 1209m · 15 min walk
- Bute House Medical Centre 1306m · 16 min walk
- Johnstone's Chiropodist 1394m · 17 min walk
- Liverpool Road Health Centre 1430m · 18 min walk
libraries (4)
- Bury Park & Community Resource Centre 1570m · 20 min walk
- Bury Park library 1572m · 20 min walk
- Luton central library 1642m · 20 min walk
- University Library 1777m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Stockwood Park 839m · 10 min walk
- Dallow Downs 1101m · 14 min walk
- Brantwood Park 1149m · 14 min walk
- Luton Hoo Memorial Park 1348m · 17 min walk
- The Moor 1747m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Farley Junior Academy 308m · 4 min walk
- St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School 366m · 5 min walk
- Hillborough Junior School 643m · 8 min walk
- Hillborough Infant and Nursery School 643m · 8 min walk
- Dallow Primary School 1229m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Northdrift Way — Luton43
- Whipperley Way — Luton43
- Farley Meadows — Luton42
- Landau Close — Luton42
- Santingfield North — Luton42
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.