Rose Kiln Lane
Reading, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but transport (30) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but transport (30) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But car dependency reduces independence, limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £184,500, but transport (30) and limited services (16) limit overall appeal.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Rose Kiln Lane is located in Reading. Crime is around average for the area, with 122 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Londis (convenience, 203m). The nearest transport stop is 309m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £184,500, though prices have fallen 31% over five years. Based on 32 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 48 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
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 Rose Kiln Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Parthian Climbing Reading 467m · 6 min walk
- PureGym 1102m · 14 min walk
- LivingWell Health Club 1233m · 15 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Spire Dunedin Hospital 1163m · 14 min walk
- Skin 1318m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Whitley 1256m · 16 min walk
- Whitley Library 1434m · 18 min walk
- Reading Central 1598m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Waterloo Meadows 226m · 3 min walk
- Coley Recreation Ground 461m · 6 min walk
- Holy Brook Nook 813m · 10 min walk
- Kennett Island wildlife conservation area 925m · 12 min walk
- Harrow Court Green Space 1004m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 713m · 9 min walk
- Coley Primary School 874m · 11 min walk
- Katesgrove Primary School 910m · 11 min walk
- The Palmer Primary Academy 1041m · 13 min walk
- All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School 1361m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Copse Avenue — Reading53
- Wellington Avenue — Reading55
- Queen Street — Reading55
- Tallis Lane — Reading56
- Sylvan Walk — Reading49
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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