Ashley Road
Reading, England
Reality check: At £422,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 44% 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: 44% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 44% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), 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 (£422,500) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ashley Road is located in Reading. Crime rates are above average, with 197 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 50% of reports. 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 176m away. The median property price is £422,500, with strong growth of 44% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Ashley Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Body & Brain 1293m · 16 min walk
- Reading Amateur Boxing & Fitness Club 1327m · 17 min walk
- Curves 1350m · 17 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Spire Dunedin Hospital 601m · 8 min walk
- Prospect Park Hospital 1649m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- Battle 1421m · 18 min walk
- Southcote 1575m · 20 min walk
- Reading Central 1913m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Courage Park 313m · 4 min walk
- Coley Recreation Ground 787m · 10 min walk
- Oxford Road Community Garden 963m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- The WREN School 600m · 8 min walk
- All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School 603m · 8 min walk
- Cranbury College 883m · 11 min walk
- Southcote Primary School 930m · 12 min walk
- Oxford Road Community School 1077m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Froxfield Avenue — Reading46
- Groveland Place — Reading46
- Kearsley Road — Reading46
- Temple Place — Reading46
- Eldon Place — Reading46
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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