Hazel Crescent
Reading, England
Reality check: At £305,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 22% 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 70), 22% 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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 22% 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 (£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
Hazel Crescent is located in Reading. Crime is around average for the area, with 81 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 53% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 217m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £305,000, with strong growth of 22% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Hazel Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- South Reading Leisure Centre 829m · 10 min walk
- South Reading Leisure Centre 850m · 11 min walk
- 39 SportsPark 1277m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- 21st Century Clinic 557m · 7 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1235m · 15 min walk
libraries (3)
- Whitley Library 939m · 12 min walk
- Whitley 999m · 12 min walk
- Learning Resources Centre 1893m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground 1239m · 16 min walk
- Cintra Park 1322m · 16 min walk
- Ridgeline Trust Therapeutic Wildlife Garden 1758m · 22 min walk
- Kennett Island wildlife conservation area 1910m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Blagdon Nursery School 708m · 9 min walk
- Reading Girls' School 1027m · 13 min walk
- Hartland High School 1131m · 14 min walk
- The Palmer Primary Academy 1242m · 16 min walk
- Christ The King Catholic Primary School 1246m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Severn Way — Reading52
- Glenwood Drive — Reading52
- Grafton Road — Reading52
- Stour Close — Reading52
- Merton Road South — Reading52
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.