Valley Crescent
Wokingham, England
Reality check: At £415,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 1% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 1% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£415,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Valley Crescent is located in Wokingham. Crime rates are above average, with 170 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 44% of reports. 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 157m away. The median property price is £415,000, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 351m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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)
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: warm
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 Valley Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Wokingham Bowling Club 711m · 9 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1379m · 17 min walk
- Carnival Hub 1495m · 19 min walk
- Studio 9 1842m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Joel Park 455m · 6 min walk
- Cantley Park 553m · 7 min walk
- Emmbrook Walk 724m · 9 min walk
- Cantley Park 890m · 11 min walk
- Old Forest Meadows 1115m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- The Emmbrook School 352m · 4 min walk
- The Holt School 517m · 6 min walk
- Emmbrook Infant School 533m · 7 min walk
- Emmbrook Junior School 533m · 7 min walk
- St Paul's CofE Junior School 616m · 8 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.