Winchester Road
Reading, England
Reality check: At £265,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 30% 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: 30% 5-year growth.
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 transport (40) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 30% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
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%
How Life Works Here
Winchester Road is located in Reading. Crime rates are above average, with 289 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 50% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Alamin Tandoori (fast food, 59m). The nearest transport stop is 109m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £265,000, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 265m 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 50 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Winchester Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Parthian Climbing Reading 447m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Window to the Womb 300m · 4 min walk
- Royal Berkshire Hospital 1288m · 16 min walk
- Skin 1492m · 19 min walk
- ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership 1507m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Whitley 537m · 7 min walk
- Whitley Library 794m · 10 min walk
- Learning Resources Centre 1245m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Long Barn Lane Recreation Ground 321m · 4 min walk
- Cintra Park 581m · 7 min walk
- Waterloo Meadows 612m · 8 min walk
- Kennett Island wildlife conservation area 941m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- The Palmer Primary Academy 266m · 3 min walk
- Reading Girls' School 459m · 6 min walk
- New Christ Church Church of England Primary School 508m · 6 min walk
- Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School 969m · 12 min walk
- Katesgrove Primary School 1202m · 15 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.