Darby Vale
Bracknell Forest, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by 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 £370,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Darby Vale is located in Bracknell Forest, near Bracknell. Crime levels are below the local average (73 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 167m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £370,000. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 218m away. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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 Darby Vale, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 1639m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bracknell Central 1289m · 16 min walk
- Whitegrove 1550m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Larks Hill 403m · 5 min walk
- Cabbage Hill 649m · 8 min walk
- Jock's Lane Park 958m · 12 min walk
- Harvest Hill Park 1864m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Kennel Lane School 218m · 3 min walk
- Warfield Church of England Primary School 403m · 5 min walk
- Sandy Lane Primary School 852m · 11 min walk
- Garth Hill College 985m · 12 min walk
- King's Academy Meadow Vale 1226m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Arkwright Drive — Bracknell Forest54
- Sorrel Drive — Bracknell Forest54
- Cottesmore — Bracknell Forest54
- Meadowsweet Lane — Bracknell Forest54
- All Saints Rise — Bracknell Forest54
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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