Alexandra Road
Reading, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£377,500) or poorly connected (transport 40). 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 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Alexandra Road is located in Reading. Crime is a significant concern, with 316 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 117 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 77m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £377,500, though prices have fallen 59% over five years. Based on 54 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 186m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Flat/Maisonette | 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 Alexandra Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- 39 SportsPark 795m · 10 min walk
- GymHippie Holistic Personal Training 977m · 12 min walk
- Palmer Park Leisure Centre & Stadium 1033m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Royal Berkshire Hospital 383m · 5 min walk
- Skin 1160m · 14 min walk
- ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership 1166m · 15 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1367m · 17 min walk
libraries (3)
- Learning Resources Centre 267m · 3 min walk
- Palmer Park 797m · 10 min walk
- Reading Central 1234m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- King George V Gardens 468m · 6 min walk
- King's Gardens 873m · 11 min walk
- Chocolate Island 933m · 12 min walk
- Ridgeline Trust Therapeutic Wildlife Garden 938m · 12 min walk
- Cintra Park 1010m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Reading School 186m · 2 min walk
- St John's Church of England Primary School 571m · 7 min walk
- Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 758m · 10 min walk
- Kendrick School 844m · 11 min walk
- Hamilton School 962m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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- Waybrook Crescent — Reading48
- Hamilton Road — Reading47
- Rupert Walk — Reading48
- Vicarage Road — Reading47
- The Mews — Reading47
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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