Upper Crown Street
Reading, England
Reality check: At £257,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 34% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 34% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 34% 5-year growth.
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%
Price (£257,500) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Upper Crown Street is located in Reading. Crime is around average for the area, with 255 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 66m away. The median property price is £257,500, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 255m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Upper Crown Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- GymHippie Holistic Personal Training 691m · 9 min walk
- Parthian Climbing Reading 762m · 10 min walk
- The Gym 804m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Skin 369m · 5 min walk
- ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership 384m · 5 min walk
- Royal Berkshire Hospital 709m · 9 min walk
libraries (3)
- Reading Central 658m · 8 min walk
- Learning Resources Centre 921m · 12 min walk
- Whitley 1622m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Holy Brook Nook 528m · 7 min walk
- King's Gardens 764m · 10 min walk
- Gardens 797m · 10 min walk
- Forbury Gardens 859m · 11 min walk
- Rose Garden 893m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Katesgrove Primary School 256m · 3 min walk
- Kendrick School 345m · 4 min walk
- New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 616m · 8 min walk
- Coley Primary School 635m · 8 min walk
- The Palmer Primary Academy 1239m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Denby Way — Reading55
- Swallows Croft — Reading55
- Wedgewood Way — Reading56
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- Auckland Road — Reading57
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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