Spencer Road
Bracknell Forest, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 44% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 44% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Price (£345,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Spencer Road is located in Bracknell Forest, near Bracknell. Crime is a significant concern, with 404 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 174 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 84m away. The median property price is £345,000, with strong growth of 44% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. 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 467m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Spencer Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 582m · 7 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Jock's Lane Park 691m · 9 min walk
- Bill Hill 1477m · 18 min walk
- Cabbage Hill 1482m · 18 min walk
- Mill Park 1577m · 20 min walk
- Threshfield Play Area 1725m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- King's Academy Meadow Vale 468m · 6 min walk
- Garth Hill College 1051m · 13 min walk
- Kennel Lane School 1102m · 14 min walk
- Wildridings Primary School 1410m · 18 min walk
- King's Academy Binfield 1469m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Longshot Lane — Bracknell Forest40
- Cookham Road — Bracknell Forest42
- Western Road — Bracknell Forest42
- Milbanke Court — Bracknell Forest34
- Gray Place — Bracknell Forest40
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.