Stirrup Close
West Berkshire, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for families (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety (25), environment (8), and school access (10) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas 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 (25), environment (8). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£325,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 10 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Stirrup Close is located in West Berkshire, near Newbury. Crime is a significant concern, with 384 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 127 violent offences were recorded (33% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is M&S Simply Food (convenience, 64m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 191m away. The median property price is £325,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 39 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), 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
Semi-Detached | 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Stirrup Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Northway Climbing Centre 1252m · 16 min walk
- PureGym 1368m · 17 min walk
- Abstract Bodyworks Newbury 1602m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Stroud Green 1024m · 13 min walk
- City Recreation Ground 1384m · 17 min walk
- Community Orchards 1435m · 18 min walk
- Community Orchards 1456m · 18 min walk
schools (4)
- The Willows Primary School 614m · 8 min walk
- Highwood Copse Primary School 716m · 9 min walk
- St Bartholomew's School 1435m · 18 min walk
- John Rankin Infant and Nursery School 1785m · 22 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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