Bamburgh Close
Reading, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £168,500 with stable market liquidity. 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, affordable entry (£168,500).
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 40, 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, affordable entry (£168,500).
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%
Good entry point at £168,500, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Bamburgh Close is located in Reading. Crime rates are above average, with 174 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 43% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 150m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £168,500, with strong growth of 44% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 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 176m away. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
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 Bamburgh Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- 39 SportsPark 744m · 9 min walk
- South Reading Leisure Centre 1087m · 14 min walk
- South Reading Leisure Centre 1090m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Window to the Womb 293m · 4 min walk
- Royal Berkshire Hospital 1390m · 17 min walk
- 21st Century Clinic 1434m · 18 min walk
- Skin 1843m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Whitley 301m · 4 min walk
- Whitley Library 564m · 7 min walk
- Learning Resources Centre 1240m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground 414m · 5 min walk
- Cintra Park 498m · 6 min walk
- Waterloo Meadows 1164m · 14 min walk
- Kennett Island wildlife conservation area 1264m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Reading Girls' School 176m · 2 min walk
- The Palmer Primary Academy 301m · 4 min walk
- Blagdon Nursery School 788m · 10 min walk
- Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School 833m · 10 min walk
- New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 920m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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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.