The Ring
Bracknell Forest, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 13% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£180,000).
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 13% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£180,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £180,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
The Ring 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. Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including bank (4), atm (1), and fast_food (1). The closest is Barclays (bank, 66m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (The Ring - Parish Church) is 111m away. The median property price is £180,000, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 230 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 59/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 46/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from The Ring, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 978m · 12 min walk
- Bracknell Leisure Centre 1544m · 19 min walk
- Bracknell Swimarium 1679m · 21 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Royal Berkshire Bracknell Clinic 1009m · 13 min walk
libraries (3)
- Bracknell Central 217m · 3 min walk
- Harmans Water 1466m · 18 min walk
- Whitegrove 1616m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Bill Hill 922m · 12 min walk
- The Parks Park 1005m · 13 min walk
- Harmans Water Playing Field 1326m · 17 min walk
- Larks Hill 1645m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell 467m · 6 min walk
- Garth Hill College 523m · 6 min walk
- Sandy Lane Primary School 710m · 9 min walk
- The Brakenhale School 1037m · 13 min walk
- Fox Hill Primary School 1427m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Market Street — Bracknell Forest45
- The Square — Bracknell Forest58
- Millennium Way — Bracknell Forest43
- Braccan Walk — Bracknell Forest43
- Heatherdene Avenue — 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.