Winsdon Road
Luton, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
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%
Good entry point at £189,000, but safety (15) 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 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Winsdon Road is located in Luton. Crime is a significant concern, with 300 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 144 violent offences were recorded (48% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Salisbury Road) is 86m away. The median property price is £189,000, though prices have fallen 62% over five years. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 153m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 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 Winsdon Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 704m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Luton Treatment Centre 449m · 6 min walk
- Johnstone's Chiropodist 483m · 6 min walk
- Bute House Medical Centre 486m · 6 min walk
- Liverpool Road Health Centre 614m · 8 min walk
libraries (4)
- Luton central library 728m · 9 min walk
- Bury Park library 937m · 12 min walk
- University Library 940m · 12 min walk
- Bury Park & Community Resource Centre 955m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Brantwood Park 454m · 6 min walk
- The Moor 946m · 12 min walk
- Luton Hoo Memorial Park 1167m · 15 min walk
- Stockwood Park 1202m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Rothesay Nursery School 153m · 2 min walk
- Chapel Street Nursery School 288m · 4 min walk
- Hillborough Junior School 392m · 5 min walk
- Hillborough Infant and Nursery School 392m · 5 min walk
- Dallow Primary School 688m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Castle Street — Luton42
- Hewlett Path — Luton48
- Rydal Way — Luton48
- Windson Path — Luton48
- Ambleside — Luton50
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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