Alma Street
Reading, England
Reality check: At £250,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% 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: 12% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 12% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (42). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£250,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Alma Street is located in Reading. Crime is a significant concern, with 527 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 242 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Lux Lounge (hairdresser, 67m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 216m away. The median property price is £250,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 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 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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)
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: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Alma Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Oxygen 111m · 1 min walk
- TNT Gym 148m · 2 min walk
- Body & Brain 597m · 8 min walk
- The Atrium Health Club 649m · 8 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Prospect Park Hospital 1372m · 17 min walk
- Spire Dunedin Hospital 1697m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Oxford Road Community Garden 1125m · 14 min walk
- Prospect Park 1309m · 16 min walk
- Reading Society of Model Engineers 1474m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Wilson Primary School 567m · 7 min walk
- Ranikhet Academy 871m · 11 min walk
- Cranbury College 920m · 12 min walk
- The WREN School 1496m · 19 min walk
- Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School 1690m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Alexander Turner Close — Reading44
- Selborne Gardens — Reading44
- Oxford Street — Reading47
- Chester Street — Reading46
- Ardler Road — Reading41
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.