Defence Close
West Berkshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 15 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £362,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Median price £362,500 based on only 5 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Defence Close is located in West Berkshire, near Thatcham. Crime is a significant concern, with 387 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 302 violent offences were recorded (78% of total). 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 (Observer Drive) is 88m away. The median property price is £362,500. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 496m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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 data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Defence Close, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (3)
- Urquhart Park 327m · 4 min walk
- Pipers Way Park 737m · 9 min walk
- Dunstan Green 1101m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Spurcroft Primary School 497m · 6 min walk
- Kennet School 780m · 10 min walk
- Francis Baily Primary School 1024m · 13 min walk
- Thatcham Park CofE Primary 1440m · 18 min walk
- Whitelands Park Primary School 1813m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.