Church Road
Bracknell Forest, England
Reality check: At £425,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 24% 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), 24% 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 24% 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%
At £425,000, this is likely out of reach for most 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
Church Road is located in Bracknell Forest, near Bracknell. Crime is a significant concern, with 768 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 329 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 (The Ring - Parish Church) is 178m away. The median property price is £425,000, with strong growth of 24% over five years. Based on 104 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 432m 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 48 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: 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 Church Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 992m · 12 min walk
- Bracknell Leisure Centre 1473m · 18 min walk
- Bracknell Swimarium 1611m · 20 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Royal Berkshire Bracknell Clinic 976m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Bracknell Central 291m · 4 min walk
- Harmans Water 1402m · 18 min walk
- Whitegrove 1657m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bill Hill 869m · 11 min walk
- The Parks Park 937m · 12 min walk
- Harmans Water Playing Field 1253m · 16 min walk
- Threshfield Play Area 1599m · 20 min walk
- Larks Hill 1717m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell 433m · 5 min walk
- Garth Hill College 596m · 8 min walk
- Sandy Lane Primary School 782m · 10 min walk
- The Brakenhale School 973m · 12 min walk
- Fox Hill Primary School 1362m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
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- Greenhow — Bracknell Forest49
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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