Lightning Grove
Bracknell Forest, England
Reality check: At £380,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 52% 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: 52% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but some dimensions 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%
Strong case: 52% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £380,000, 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
Lightning Grove is located in Bracknell Forest, near Bracknell. Crime levels are below the local average (71 incidents in 12 months). 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 258m away. The median property price is £380,000, with exceptional growth of 52% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. 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 495m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% within 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Lightning Grove, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Coral Reef Waterworld 1713m · 21 min walk
- David Lloyd Royal Berkshire 1783m · 22 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Royal Berkshire Bracknell Clinic 1204m · 15 min walk
libraries (4)
- Harmans Water 828m · 10 min walk
- Bracknell Central 1403m · 18 min walk
- Birch Hill 1678m · 21 min walk
- Great Hollands 1965m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Harmans Water Playing Field 337m · 4 min walk
- The Parks Park 539m · 7 min walk
- Bill Hill 721m · 9 min walk
- Farningham Ride 1014m · 13 min walk
- South Hill Park 1316m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- The Brakenhale School 497m · 6 min walk
- Fox Hill Primary School 582m · 7 min walk
- Harmans Water Primary School 653m · 8 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell 1057m · 13 min walk
- Crown Wood Primary School 1086m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Firlands — Bracknell Forest60
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- Centurion Close — Bracknell Forest61
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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