Strong on transport, weaker on schools
This public area guide compares Battle in Reading using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Battle a good place to live?
Battle may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Reading below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Battle at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Movers who value stronger transport access
Watch out for
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Battle
Crime rate
Crime rate
16.98 per 1,000 people
Percentile
36th percentile nationally
Crime data is below the national middle range.
House prices in Battle
House prices
Average sold price
£320,411
Percentile
57th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Schools in Battle
Flood risk in Battle
Transport in Battle
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Battle a good place to live?
Battle may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Battle safe?
Battle ranks in the 36th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Battle?
The average sold price is £320,411, with house prices in the 57th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Battle?
Schools rank in the 15th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Battle?
Nearby public profiles include Norcot in Reading and Abbey in Reading.
