Vulcan Drive
Bracknell Forest, England
Reality check: At £372,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 2% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
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%
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 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £372,500, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Vulcan Drive is located in Bracknell Forest, near Bracknell. Crime is around average for the area, with 135 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. 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 (Larges Bridge Drive) is 67m away. The median property price is £372,500, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 48 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within its district.
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 Vulcan Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Bracknell Leisure Centre 944m · 12 min walk
- Bracknell Swimarium 1014m · 13 min walk
- The Gym 1348m · 17 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Royal Berkshire Bracknell Clinic 828m · 10 min walk
libraries (2)
- Harmans Water 861m · 11 min walk
- Bracknell Central 916m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Parks Park 375m · 5 min walk
- Harmans Water Playing Field 624m · 8 min walk
- Bill Hill 703m · 9 min walk
- Scott's Hill 1174m · 15 min walk
- Farningham Ride 1343m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell 548m · 7 min walk
- The Brakenhale School 627m · 8 min walk
- Harmans Water Primary School 932m · 12 min walk
- Fox Hill Primary School 943m · 12 min walk
- Garth Hill College 1226m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hampden Crescent — Bracknell Forest62
- Austin Way — Bracknell Forest62
- Deepfield Road — Bracknell Forest62
- Lysander Drive — Bracknell Forest61
- Saffron Road — Bracknell Forest60
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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