Merton Road North
Reading, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Weak across environment (25), safety (45), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
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%
Moderate investment case — 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£281,250) 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
Merton Road North is located in Reading. Crime is around average for the area, with 139 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 65% 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 205m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £281,250, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 353m away. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Merton Road North in Reading on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Merton Road North, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- South Reading Leisure Centre 529m · 7 min walk
- South Reading Leisure Centre 555m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 618m · 8 min walk
- LivingWell Health Club 771m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Synexus Thames Valley Clinic 880m · 11 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1305m · 16 min walk
- 21st Century Clinic 1374m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Whitley Library 624m · 8 min walk
- Whitley 902m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Kennett Island wildlife conservation area 917m · 12 min walk
- Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground 989m · 12 min walk
- Cintra Park 1647m · 21 min walk
- Waterloo Meadows 1695m · 21 min walk
- Fobney Island Wetland Nature Reserve 1805m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School 353m · 4 min walk
- Hartland High School 454m · 6 min walk
- Blagdon Nursery School 615m · 8 min walk
- Christ The King Catholic Primary School 625m · 8 min walk
- Geoffrey Field Junior School 728m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Callington Road — Reading49
- Landrake Crescent — Reading48
- Thurso Close — Reading50
- Elan Close — Reading50
- Sandleford Close — Reading46
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.
Data updated: