Albert Road
Reading, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. 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 £384,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Albert Road is located in Reading, near Caversham. This is a notably low-crime area with only 25 incidents recorded in the past 12 months. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 143m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £384,500, though prices have fallen 24% over five years. Based on 71 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 5% 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Albert Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Reading Canoe Club 739m · 9 min walk
- Reading Canoe Club 749m · 9 min walk
- Reading Rowing Club 967m · 12 min walk
- Rivermead Leisure Complex 1075m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Caversham Court Gardens 755m · 9 min walk
- Mapledurham Playing Fields 795m · 10 min walk
- Balmore Walk 812m · 10 min walk
- Thames Side Promenade 812m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Caversham Primary School 606m · 8 min walk
- The Heights Primary School 919m · 12 min walk
- Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre 948m · 12 min walk
- Thameside Primary School 1289m · 16 min walk
- E P Collier Primary School 1446m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Orwell Close — Reading58
- Darell Road — Reading58
- Ilkley Road — Reading58
- Chelford Way — Reading57
- Buxton Avenue — Reading58
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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