Western Road
Bracknell Forest, England
Reality check: At £4,040,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 59% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 59% 5-year growth.
Safety (15), environment (17), and school access (25) are all weak. Not a family area.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 59% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (17), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£4,040,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 59% over 5 years, but environment scores only 17/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Western 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 dominate reports. 174 violent offences were recorded (43% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub 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 105m away. The median property price is £4,040,000, with exceptional growth of 59% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 38 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Other | 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 Western Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 463m · 6 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bracknell Central 1356m · 17 min walk
- Great Hollands 1918m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Jock's Lane Park 986m · 12 min walk
- Farleywood Recreational Area 1016m · 13 min walk
- Wykery Copse Public Open Space 1163m · 14 min walk
- Mill Park 1278m · 16 min walk
- Threshfield Play Area 1460m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- King's Academy Meadow Vale 711m · 9 min walk
- Wildridings Primary School 1153m · 14 min walk
- Garth Hill College 1239m · 16 min walk
- Kennel Lane School 1421m · 18 min walk
- Great Hollands Primary School 1891m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Downmill Road — Bracknell Forest36
- Cookham Road — Bracknell Forest39
- Spencer Road — Bracknell Forest37
- Gray Place — Bracknell Forest37
- Milbanke Way — Bracknell Forest31
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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