Mount Lane
Bracknell Forest, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £133,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 39% 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), 39% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£133,000).
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), 39% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£133,000).
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%
Good entry point at £133,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
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
Mount Lane 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 253m away. The median property price is £133,000, with strong growth of 39% over five years. Based on 39 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 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 456m 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 46 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
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 Mount Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 986m · 12 min walk
- Bracknell Leisure Centre 1296m · 16 min walk
- Bracknell Swimarium 1485m · 19 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Royal Berkshire Bracknell Clinic 976m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Bracknell Central 464m · 6 min walk
- Harmans Water 1298m · 16 min walk
- Whitegrove 1804m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bill Hill 713m · 9 min walk
- The Parks Park 818m · 10 min walk
- Harmans Water Playing Field 1103m · 14 min walk
- Threshfield Play Area 1457m · 18 min walk
- Larks Hill 1893m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell 457m · 6 min walk
- Garth Hill College 759m · 10 min walk
- The Brakenhale School 800m · 10 min walk
- Sandy Lane Primary School 958m · 12 min walk
- Fox Hill Primary School 1188m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Crowthorne Road North — Bracknell Forest47
- Faircross — Bracknell Forest48
- Church Road — Bracknell Forest48
- Old Bracknell Lane East — Bracknell Forest48
- The Ridgeway — Bracknell Forest48
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.