Edgehill Street
Reading, England
Reality check: At £289,950, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% 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: liquid market (score 90), 12% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 12% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£289,950) 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
Edgehill Street is located in Reading. Crime is around average for the area, with 127 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. 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 200m away. The median property price is £289,950, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 73 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 369m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% within its district.
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: hot
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 Edgehill Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Parthian Climbing Reading 513m · 6 min walk
- GymHippie Holistic Personal Training 928m · 12 min walk
- The Gym 1010m · 13 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Skin 621m · 8 min walk
- ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership 635m · 8 min walk
- Window to the Womb 992m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Reading Central 910m · 11 min walk
- Learning Resources Centre 924m · 12 min walk
- Whitley 1383m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Waterloo Meadows 629m · 8 min walk
- Forbury Gardens 1111m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Katesgrove Primary School 370m · 5 min walk
- New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 370m · 5 min walk
- Kendrick School 547m · 7 min walk
- Coley Primary School 694m · 9 min walk
- The Palmer Primary Academy 1006m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Alpine Street — Reading57
- Chesterman Street — Reading57
- Southampton Street — Reading57
- Hieatt Close — Reading56
- Sherman Road — Reading55
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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