Cholmeley Place
Reading, England
Reality check: At £252,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 38% 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: 38% 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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 38% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£252,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Cholmeley Place is located in Reading. Crime rates are above average, with 150 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 54% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 192m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £252,500, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 9 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 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 396m 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 48 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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 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 Cholmeley Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Palmer Park Leisure Centre & Stadium 758m · 10 min walk
- GymHippie Holistic Personal Training 1124m · 14 min walk
- 39 SportsPark 1437m · 18 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Royal Berkshire Hospital 941m · 12 min walk
- ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership 1473m · 18 min walk
- Skin 1474m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Palmer Park 503m · 6 min walk
- Learning Resources Centre 943m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Palmer Park 629m · 8 min walk
- King George V Gardens 778m · 10 min walk
- Ridgeline Trust Therapeutic Wildlife Garden 1119m · 14 min walk
- Amersham Road Estate Park 1271m · 16 min walk
- The Weller Centre Community Garden 1274m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- St John's Church of England Primary School 398m · 5 min walk
- Reading School 862m · 11 min walk
- Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 867m · 11 min walk
- Alfred Sutton Primary School 994m · 12 min walk
- Hamilton School 1105m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Glebe Road — Reading48
- Windermere Road — Reading48
- Clent Road — Reading47
- Highmead Close — Reading47
- Hamilton Road — Reading47
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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