Keston Close
Reading, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor). Price data (£325,000) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£325,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £325,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Keston Close is located in Reading, near Caversham. Crime is a significant concern, with 303 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 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 151m away. The median property price is £325,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 289m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 47 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), 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Keston Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Caversham Health Club 878m · 11 min walk
- GymHippie Holistic Personal Training 1595m · 20 min walk
hospitals (2)
- ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership 1894m · 24 min walk
- Skin 1907m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Caversham 927m · 12 min walk
- Reading Central 1618m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Gosbrook Garden Growers 397m · 5 min walk
- Dingley Dell 419m · 5 min walk
- Hills Meadow 804m · 10 min walk
- View Island 820m · 10 min walk
- Kings Meadow 853m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- New Bridge Nursery School 290m · 4 min walk
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School 393m · 5 min walk
- Caversham Nursery School 559m · 7 min walk
- Thameside Primary School 779m · 10 min walk
- The Hill Primary School 1391m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
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- Falkland Road — Reading47
- Queen Annes Gate — Reading47
- Jenkins Close — Reading48
- Inglewood Court — Reading49
- Kingsgate Street — 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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