Milford Road
Reading, England
Reality check: At £405,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 181% 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: 181% 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 181% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £405,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Milford Road is located in Reading. Crime is a significant concern, with 432 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 205 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Pack & Send (post office, 70m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Rivermead Leisure Centre) is 332m away. The median property price is £405,000, with exceptional growth of 181% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 277m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
Other | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Milford Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 408m · 5 min walk
- Reading Rowing Club 456m · 6 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Spire Dunedin Hospital 1358m · 17 min walk
- ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership 1392m · 17 min walk
- Skin 1405m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- Caversham 773m · 10 min walk
- Reading Central 1227m · 15 min walk
- Battle 1406m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Victoria Park 498m · 6 min walk
- Caversham Court Gardens 637m · 8 min walk
- Christchurch Meadows 735m · 9 min walk
- Thames Side Promenade 761m · 10 min walk
- Beresford Road Recreation Ground 846m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- E P Collier Primary School 278m · 4 min walk
- Civitas Academy 498m · 6 min walk
- Thameside Primary School 808m · 10 min walk
- Oxford Road Community School 880m · 11 min walk
- Caversham Primary School 1247m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Richfield Avenue — Reading46
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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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