Rhine Close
Reading, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor). Price data (£265,000) 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.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£265,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £265,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Rhine Close is located in Reading, near Caversham. Crime is around average for the area, with 123 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 60% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Best-one (convenience, 71m). The nearest transport stop is 89m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £265,000. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 279m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both families and retirees. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
Semi-Detached | 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Rhine Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- GymHippie Holistic Personal Training 1664m · 21 min walk
- Palmer Park Leisure Centre & Stadium 1955m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Caversham 1630m · 20 min walk
- Palmer Park 1796m · 22 min walk
- Reading Central 1805m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Amersham Road Estate Park 132m · 2 min walk
- The Weller Centre Community Garden 183m · 2 min walk
- Dingley Dell 323m · 4 min walk
- Gosbrook Garden Growers 778m · 10 min walk
- Kings Meadow 978m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Caversham Nursery School 280m · 4 min walk
- New Bridge Nursery School 685m · 9 min walk
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School 1023m · 13 min walk
- St John's Church of England Primary School 1420m · 18 min walk
- St Martin's Catholic Primary School 1917m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Thames Side — Reading50
- River Road — Reading55
- Mitcham Close — Reading46
- Holmes Road — Reading53
- Church Road — Reading56
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.
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