Babbage Way
Bracknell Forest, England
Reality check: At £248,475, this is a premium entry point. Strong 110% 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), 110% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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: liquid market (score 90), 110% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 (£248,475) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Babbage Way is located in Bracknell Forest, near Bracknell. Crime rates are above average, with 158 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 58% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 122m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £248,475, with exceptional growth of 110% over five years. Based on 42 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Babbage Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Bracknell Leisure Centre 912m · 11 min walk
- David Lloyd Royal Berkshire 1516m · 19 min walk
- The Gym 1899m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Great Hollands 838m · 10 min walk
- Birch Hill 897m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Church Hill Park 117m · 2 min walk
- Threshfield Play Area 717m · 9 min walk
- South Hill Park 745m · 9 min walk
- Mill Park 962m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- The Pines School 623m · 8 min walk
- Fox Hill Primary School 801m · 10 min walk
- St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell 867m · 11 min walk
- Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery 897m · 11 min walk
- Wildridings Primary School 1031m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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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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