Milman Road
Reading, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £187,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 36% 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 90), 36% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£187,000).
Safety score of 30 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 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 36% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£187,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £187,000, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Milman Road is located in Reading. Crime rates are above average, with 262 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 41% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 134m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £187,000, with strong growth of 36% over five years. Based on 45 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 14m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Milman Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Parthian Climbing Reading 254m · 3 min walk
- PureGym 1198m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Window to the Womb 620m · 8 min walk
- Royal Berkshire Hospital 902m · 11 min walk
- Skin 999m · 12 min walk
- ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership 1013m · 13 min walk
libraries (3)
- Whitley 999m · 12 min walk
- Whitley Library 1278m · 16 min walk
- Reading Central 1283m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Waterloo Meadows 484m · 6 min walk
- Cintra Park 604m · 8 min walk
- Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground 810m · 10 min walk
- Holy Brook Nook 870m · 11 min walk
- King's Gardens 1298m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 14m · 0 min walk
- The Palmer Primary Academy 628m · 8 min walk
- Katesgrove Primary School 733m · 9 min walk
- Kendrick School 864m · 11 min walk
- Reading Girls' School 885m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Crescent Road — Reading50
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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.
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