Durham Close
Reading, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
Weak across environment (3), safety (45), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (3), service access (42). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£305,000) 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
Durham Close is located in Reading. Crime is around average for the area, with 133 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 71% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Today's local (convenience, 73m). The nearest transport stop is 132m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £305,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 145m away. Overall, this street scores 47 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 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 Durham Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- South Reading Leisure Centre 491m · 6 min walk
- South Reading Leisure Centre 492m · 6 min walk
- PureGym 1324m · 17 min walk
- LivingWell Health Club 1499m · 19 min walk
hospitals (3)
- 21st Century Clinic 930m · 12 min walk
- Synexus Thames Valley Clinic 1002m · 12 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1798m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Whitley Library 1088m · 14 min walk
- Whitley 1378m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground 1556m · 20 min walk
- Kennett Island wildlife conservation area 1666m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ The King Catholic Primary School 145m · 2 min walk
- Geoffrey Field Junior School 179m · 2 min walk
- Hartland High School 302m · 4 min walk
- Blagdon Nursery School 792m · 10 min walk
- Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School 932m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Swallowfield Drive — Reading45
- Harness Close — Reading45
- Routh Lane — Reading47
- Exbourne Road — Reading45
- Lulworth Road — Reading45
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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