Mount Pleasant
Reading, England
Reality check: At £277,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 2% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, 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).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by 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 (£277,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Mount Pleasant is located in Reading. Crime is around average for the area, with 127 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 127m away. The median property price is £277,000, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 32 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 404m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% within its district.
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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Mount Pleasant, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Parthian Climbing Reading 607m · 8 min walk
- GymHippie Holistic Personal Training 846m · 11 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Skin 600m · 8 min walk
- ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership 615m · 8 min walk
- Royal Berkshire Hospital 616m · 8 min walk
libraries (3)
- Learning Resources Centre 770m · 10 min walk
- Reading Central 875m · 11 min walk
- Whitley 1387m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Waterloo Meadows 758m · 10 min walk
- Cintra Park 822m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 404m · 5 min walk
- Kendrick School 448m · 6 min walk
- Katesgrove Primary School 459m · 6 min walk
- Coley Primary School 817m · 10 min walk
- The Palmer Primary Academy 999m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Fircroft Close — Reading56
- Kentwood Close — Reading56
- Westwood Road — Reading57
- Beverley Road — Reading57
- Armour Road — Reading57
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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