Blyth Walk
Reading, England
Reality check: At £292,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 34% 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: 34% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 34% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£292,500) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Blyth Walk is located in Reading. Crime is around average for the area, with 87 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 52% of reported crimes. 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 166m away. The median property price is £292,500, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. 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 225m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 Blyth Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Parthian Climbing Reading 382m · 5 min walk
- GymHippie Holistic Personal Training 1059m · 13 min walk
- The Gym 1149m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Skin 767m · 10 min walk
- ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership 781m · 10 min walk
- Royal Berkshire Hospital 817m · 10 min walk
- Window to the Womb 853m · 11 min walk
libraries (3)
- Learning Resources Centre 930m · 12 min walk
- Reading Central 1054m · 13 min walk
- Whitley 1238m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Waterloo Meadows 534m · 7 min walk
- Cintra Park 782m · 10 min walk
- Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground 1047m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 225m · 3 min walk
- Katesgrove Primary School 499m · 6 min walk
- Kendrick School 668m · 8 min walk
- Coley Primary School 788m · 10 min walk
- The Palmer Primary Academy 864m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Francis Street — Reading53
- Katesgrove Lane — Reading53
- Jubilee Square — Reading52
- West Hill — Reading54
- Routh Lane — Reading51
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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