Walmer Road
Wokingham, England
Reality check: At £419,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 2% 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, 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, 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, 2% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by 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 £419,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Walmer Road is located in Wokingham, near Woodley. Crime levels are below the local average (42 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 242m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £419,000, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 23 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 144m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 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)
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 Walmer Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Reading Hockey Club 1257m · 16 min walk
- Bulmershe Gymnastics Club 1627m · 20 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1666m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Woodford Park 755m · 9 min walk
- Ashenbury Park 767m · 10 min walk
- Vauxhall Park 1170m · 15 min walk
- Sandford Park 1244m · 16 min walk
- Park Lane Recreation Ground 1578m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Willow Bank Infant School 144m · 2 min walk
- Willow Bank Junior School 144m · 2 min walk
- Waingels 668m · 8 min walk
- The Ambleside Centre 1010m · 13 min walk
- Beechwood Primary School 1010m · 13 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.