Mason Street
Reading, England
Reality check: At £263,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 13% 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), 13% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 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%
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 70), 13% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £263,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (67) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Mason Street is located in Reading. Crime is a significant concern, with 339 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 169 violent offences were recorded (50% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (George Street) is 168m away. The median property price is £263,000, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 24 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 153m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, above 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: 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 Mason Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Hotpod Yoga Reading 495m · 6 min walk
- Curves 552m · 7 min walk
libraries (3)
- Battle 935m · 12 min walk
- Reading Central 1326m · 17 min walk
- Caversham 1498m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Victoria Park 232m · 3 min walk
- Beresford Road Recreation Ground 373m · 5 min walk
- Oxford Road Community Garden 385m · 5 min walk
- Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground 511m · 6 min walk
- Harrow Court Green Space 855m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Oxford Road Community School 153m · 2 min walk
- Civitas Academy 280m · 4 min walk
- All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School 614m · 8 min walk
- E P Collier Primary School 896m · 11 min walk
- Coley Primary School 1025m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cambridge Street — Reading55
- Argyle Street — Reading55
- Little Street — Reading54
- Hart Street — Reading54
- Gower Street — 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.
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