Howard Close
Bracknell Forest, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Howard Close is located in Bracknell Forest, near Bracknell. Crime is around average for the area, with 142 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 51% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 187m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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. The nearest school is just 451m away. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Howard Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Bracknell Leisure Centre 712m · 9 min walk
- The Gym 1415m · 18 min walk
- David Lloyd Royal Berkshire 1817m · 23 min walk
libraries (4)
- Great Hollands 932m · 12 min walk
- Birch Hill 1311m · 16 min walk
- Harmans Water 1853m · 23 min walk
- Bracknell Central 1873m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Threshfield Play Area 312m · 4 min walk
- Church Hill Park 385m · 5 min walk
- Mill Park 654m · 8 min walk
- Bill Hill 769m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Fox Hill Primary School 453m · 6 min walk
- Wildridings Primary School 577m · 7 min walk
- The Brakenhale School 715m · 9 min walk
- The Pines School 1102m · 14 min walk
- Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery 1311m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- B3018 — Bracknell Forest50
- Threshfield — Bracknell Forest50
- Bennings Close — Bracknell Forest50
- The Croft — Bracknell Forest50
- Church Road West — Bracknell Forest50
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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