Brent Gardens
Reading, England
Reality check: At £280,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 17% 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: 17% 5-year growth.
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 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 17% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£280,000) and connectivity (transport 40) 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 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Brent Gardens is located in Reading. Crime is a significant concern, with 510 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 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 Top Cut (hairdresser, 157m). The nearest transport stop is 201m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £280,000, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 392m away. 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Brent Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Parthian Climbing Reading 905m · 11 min walk
- South Reading Leisure Centre 949m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Window to the Womb 561m · 7 min walk
- Synexus Thames Valley Clinic 1618m · 20 min walk
- Royal Berkshire Hospital 1751m · 22 min walk
- Skin 1992m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Whitley 296m · 4 min walk
- Whitley Library 362m · 4 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground 217m · 3 min walk
- Kennett Island wildlife conservation area 709m · 9 min walk
- Cintra Park 922m · 12 min walk
- Waterloo Meadows 989m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Reading Girls' School 393m · 5 min walk
- Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School 472m · 6 min walk
- The Palmer Primary Academy 511m · 6 min walk
- Blagdon Nursery School 727m · 9 min walk
- New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 1009m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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- Thurlestone Gardens — Reading45
- Stoneham Close — Reading48
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- Don Close — 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.