Nicholson Park
Bracknell Forest, England
Reality check: At £408,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 16% 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 70), 16% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 16% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 £408,750, 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
Nicholson Park is located in Bracknell Forest, near Bracknell. Crime rates are above average, with 188 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 55% of reports. 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 (Ramslade House) is 188m away. The median property price is £408,750, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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
Semi-Detached | 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 Nicholson Park, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Bracknell Swimarium 779m · 10 min walk
- Bracknell Leisure Centre 1043m · 13 min walk
- The Gym 1648m · 21 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Royal Berkshire Bracknell Clinic 620m · 8 min walk
libraries (3)
- Harmans Water 575m · 7 min walk
- Bracknell Central 1095m · 14 min walk
- Whitegrove 1963m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Parks Park 107m · 1 min walk
- Harmans Water Playing Field 507m · 6 min walk
- Scott's Hill 896m · 11 min walk
- Farningham Ride 1147m · 14 min walk
- Clinton's Hill 1182m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell 578m · 7 min walk
- Harmans Water Primary School 742m · 9 min walk
- Holly Spring Primary School 847m · 11 min walk
- The Brakenhale School 878m · 11 min walk
- Crown Wood Primary School 1394m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Beverley Road — Bracknell Forest54
- Tempest Mews — Bracknell Forest54
- Typhoon Close — Bracknell Forest54
- Gibson Drive — Bracknell Forest54
- Broad Lane — Bracknell Forest55
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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