Marlborough Avenue
Reading, England
Reality check: At £667,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 14% 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: 14% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) 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: 14% 5-year growth.
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%
Out of reach (£667,500) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Marlborough Avenue is located in Reading. Crime is around average for the area, with 134 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 40% 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 165m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £667,500, with moderate growth of 14% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 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), 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 Marlborough Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- 39 SportsPark 144m · 2 min walk
- Parthian Climbing Reading 1139m · 14 min walk
- GymHippie Holistic Personal Training 1420m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Royal Berkshire Hospital 709m · 9 min walk
- Window to the Womb 782m · 10 min walk
- Skin 1419m · 18 min walk
- ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership 1430m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- Learning Resources Centre 475m · 6 min walk
- Whitley 1118m · 14 min walk
- Whitley Library 1392m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Cintra Park 429m · 5 min walk
- Ridgeline Trust Therapeutic Wildlife Garden 977m · 12 min walk
- King George V Gardens 982m · 12 min walk
- Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground 1123m · 14 min walk
- King's Gardens 1362m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Reading School 533m · 7 min walk
- The Palmer Primary Academy 834m · 10 min walk
- Maiden Erlegh School in Reading 963m · 12 min walk
- Reading Girls' School 970m · 12 min walk
- St John's Church of England Primary School 1231m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Spring Terrace — Reading55
- Essex Street — Reading55
- Southdown Road — Reading54
- Cintra Avenue — Reading55
- Emmer Green Court — Reading54
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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