Russell Street
Reading, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £195,500 with hot market liquidity. Modest 6% 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), 6% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£195,500).
Safety score of 30 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 6% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£195,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £195,500, but safety (30) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Russell Street is located in Reading. Crime rates are above average, with 266 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 52% of reports. 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 (Nags Head) is 162m away. The median property price is £195,500, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 82 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 458m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% 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), 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Russell Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Hotpod Yoga Reading 378m · 5 min walk
- The Gym 572m · 7 min walk
- 9Round 750m · 9 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Spire Dunedin Hospital 366m · 5 min walk
- ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership 1004m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Reading Central 1070m · 13 min walk
- Battle 1303m · 16 min walk
- Caversham 1736m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground 256m · 3 min walk
- Harrow Court Green Space 472m · 6 min walk
- Victoria Park 600m · 8 min walk
- Holy Brook Nook 665m · 8 min walk
- Coley Recreation Ground 876m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Oxford Road Community School 459m · 6 min walk
- All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School 460m · 6 min walk
- Coley Primary School 545m · 7 min walk
- Civitas Academy 548m · 7 min walk
- E P Collier Primary School 1086m · 14 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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