Ullswater
Bracknell Forest, England
Reality check: At £275,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 21% 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), 21% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 21% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by 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 (£275,750) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ullswater is located in Bracknell Forest, near Bracknell. Crime levels are below the local average (52 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 127m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £275,750, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 46 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 465m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Ullswater, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Bracknell Leisure Centre 1827m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Great Hollands 486m · 6 min walk
- Birch Hill 1463m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Church Hill Park 967m · 12 min walk
- Mill Park 1172m · 15 min walk
- Threshfield Play Area 1212m · 15 min walk
- Caesar's Camp 1382m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Wooden Hill Primary and Nursery School 466m · 6 min walk
- Great Hollands Primary School 523m · 6 min walk
- The Pines School 616m · 8 min walk
- St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School, Bracknell 657m · 8 min walk
- King's Academy Easthampstead Park 840m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Carnoustie — Bracknell Forest55
- Barley Mead — Bracknell Forest55
- Melrose — Bracknell Forest55
- Holland Pines — Bracknell Forest55
- Turnberry — 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.