Printers Road
Reading, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for families (below average). Price data (£507,500) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
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%
Moderate investment case — 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £507,500, 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 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £507,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Printers 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 dominates reports. 205 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Caversham Road Fire Station) is 329m away. The median property price is £507,500, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 2 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 238m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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 | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Printers Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- PureGym 315m · 4 min walk
- Revive 459m · 6 min walk
- Reading Rowing Club 546m · 7 min walk
- Reading Amateur Boxing & Fitness Club 550m · 7 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Spire Dunedin Hospital 1274m · 16 min walk
- ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership 1277m · 16 min walk
- Skin 1289m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Caversham 826m · 10 min walk
- Reading Central 1117m · 14 min walk
- Battle 1426m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Victoria Park 445m · 6 min walk
- Christchurch Meadows 712m · 9 min walk
- Caversham Court Gardens 739m · 9 min walk
- Thames Side Promenade 877m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- E P Collier Primary School 239m · 3 min walk
- Civitas Academy 423m · 5 min walk
- Thameside Primary School 819m · 10 min walk
- Oxford Road Community School 830m · 10 min walk
- Coley Primary School 1317m · 16 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.
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