Palmer Street
Reading, England
Reality check: At £370,525, this is a premium entry point. Modest 8% 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), 8% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 8% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £370,525, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Palmer Street is located in Reading. Crime is a significant concern, with 336 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 128 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is MonkeyMoos (childcare, 17m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Forbury Retail Park) is 88m away. The median property price is £370,525, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 108 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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)
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Palmer Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- GymHippie Holistic Personal Training 278m · 4 min walk
- Thames Lido 427m · 5 min walk
hospitals (3)
- ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership 663m · 8 min walk
- Skin 673m · 8 min walk
- Royal Berkshire Hospital 889m · 11 min walk
libraries (2)
- Reading Central 458m · 6 min walk
- Learning Resources Centre 1132m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Kings Meadow 485m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- St John's Church of England Primary School 659m · 8 min walk
- Kendrick School 670m · 8 min walk
- New Bridge Nursery School 1052m · 13 min walk
- Reading School 1097m · 14 min walk
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School 1116m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cardinal Close — Reading50
- Brunswick Street — Reading55
- Prince of Wales Avenue — Reading54
- Elm Park Road — Reading54
- Wolsey Road — Reading50
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.