Monksbarn
Reading, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) 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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) 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
Monksbarn is located in Reading. Crime is around average for the area, with 81 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 53% 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 117m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Overall, this street scores 49 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)
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Monksbarn, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- South Reading Leisure Centre 752m · 9 min walk
- South Reading Leisure Centre 768m · 10 min walk
- 39 SportsPark 1144m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- 21st Century Clinic 721m · 9 min walk
- Window to the Womb 1023m · 13 min walk
- Royal Berkshire Hospital 1966m · 25 min walk
- Synexus Thames Valley Clinic 1973m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- Whitley Library 739m · 9 min walk
- Whitley 780m · 10 min walk
- Learning Resources Centre 1754m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground 1019m · 13 min walk
- Cintra Park 1137m · 14 min walk
- Kennett Island wildlife conservation area 1707m · 21 min walk
- Ridgeline Trust Therapeutic Wildlife Garden 1739m · 22 min walk
- Waterloo Meadows 1876m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Blagdon Nursery School 562m · 7 min walk
- Reading Girls' School 807m · 10 min walk
- Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School 929m · 12 min walk
- The Palmer Primary Academy 1028m · 13 min walk
- Hartland High School 1064m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
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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.