Gun Street is a street located in the town of Reading. It uses the postcode RG1 2JR. The street has a length of approximately 93 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Reading is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Reading (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the South East region of the UK.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 31010034 and 31010219 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Berkshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 37.47 miles West from central London., 0.1 miles South West from Reading, 13.69 miles North from Basingstoke and 20.24 miles North West from Woking.
GUN STREET is within the Post Town of READING
Map of Gun Street
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003399 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
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Budget Friendly Hotels near Gun Street
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:Premier Inn Reading Central Address: Letcombe Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.17 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Reading Central Address: Oxthorn House, 60 Oxford Rd, Reading, RG1 7LT Telephone: 0871 984 6211 Visit Hotel Page |
0.25 |
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3: Name:easyHotel Reading Address: 132-138, Caversham Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.64 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Reading Caversham Bridge Address: Richfield Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.89 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Reading Whitley Address: 387 Basingstoke Rd, Reading, RG2 0JE Telephone: 0871 984 6209 Visit Hotel Page |
1.72 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | £730,000 | £730,000 | £730,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £3,900,000 | £3,900,000 | £3,900,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £352,391 | £352,391 | £352,391 | 1 |
| 2023 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Queensgate Residential | 11-12 Gun Street Reading RG1 2JR | |
| Homes for Reading Limited, Civic Offices, Bridge Street | Bridge Street, Reading, RG1 2LU | |
| Prospect Estate Agency | 24 King Street, Reading, RG1 2HE | Visit Website |
| Sara Batting | 17-18 King Street, Reading, RG1 2HE | Visit Website |
| Romans | 33-34 Market Place, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2DE | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Thames Valley |
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Location Details
| Gun Street | |
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| Latitude | 51.453986 |
| Longitude | -0.972886 |
| OS Easting (X): | 471358 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 173332 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU714733 |
Known Residential Addresses for Gun Street
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Roads that have a Junction with Gun Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Bridge Street | junction |
| Chain Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:39 |
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| Sunset | 16:55 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Benson 1 February 2025 at 12:00 (12.65 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 5.4°C (87.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSE (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00174518 |
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| ONS Area Name | Multicultural Student Neighbourhoods |
| LSOA Code: | E01033420 |
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| LSOA Name: | Reading 011H |
| SOA Code: | 6a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003399 |
| MSOA Name: | Reading 011 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Broad Street |
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| 7-8 Broad Street, Reading, England, RG1 2BH |
| 0118 959 9824 |
| Distance: 0.15 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Broad Street |
| Tesco Reading Market Place Express |
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| 4-5 Market Place, Reading, RG1 2EG |
| 0345 674 6466 |
| Distance: 0.19 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Reading Market Place Express |
| Tesco Reading Oxford Rd Express |
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| 28 Oxford Rd, Reading, RG1 7LA |
| 0345 610 2847 |
| Distance: 0.2 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Reading Oxford Rd Express |
| Iceland Reading 2 |
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| 47 OXFORD ROAD, READING, , RG1 7QE |
| 01189503016 |
| Distance: 0.2 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Reading 2 |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0118 - Reading |
| Area Code: 01491 - Henley-on-Thames |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 16 | 18.4 | 24.4 | N | 12 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Reading |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Reading &RG1 7AE |
| Telephone Number: 0118 937 3737 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Reading East |
| The Member of Parliament is Matt Rodda |
| Details for the MP Matt Rodda on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Matt Rodda on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Matt Rodda won with a majority of 12,637 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 73,600 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Abbey Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Berkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
New Town Primary School
Address: New Town Primary School, School Terrace, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3LS
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01189375509
New Town Primary School
Address: New Town Primary School, School Terrace, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3LS
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact:
Redlands Primary School
Address: Redlands Primary School, Lydford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5QH
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01189375527
St John's Church of England Primary School
Address: St John's Church of England Primary School, 121-147 Orts Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3JN
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: 01189375540
St John's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Address: St John's CofE (Aided) Primary School, 121-147 Orts Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3JN
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact:
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Washington Road, Caversham, St Anne's School, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 5AA
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01189375537
New Christ Church Church of England (VA) Primary School
Address: New Christ Church Church of England (VA) Primary School, Milman Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0AY
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact:
Thameside Primary School
Address: Thameside Primary School, Harley Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8DB
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01189375551
Caversham Primary School
Address: Caversham Primary School, Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7RA
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01189375454
E P Collier Primary School
Address: E P Collier Primary School, Ross Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DZ
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01189375470
Katesgrove Primary School
Address: Katesgrove Primary School, Dorothy Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2NL
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 01189375490
Coley Primary School
Address: Coley Primary School, Wolseley Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AZ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01189375461
Civitas Academy
Address: Civitas Academy, 90a Great Knollys Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7HL
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01184676720
Oxford Road Community School
Address: Oxford Road Community School, 146 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PJ
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01189375511
All Saints Junior School
Address: All Saints Junior School, August House, Brownlow Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NP
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01189393362
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Address: All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School, Brownlow Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NP
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01189375413
England Secondary Schools
Reading School
Address: Reading School, Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01189015600
Reading School
Address: Reading School, Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact:
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01189015859
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Royal Berkshire Hospital |
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| Address: London Road, Craven Road, Reading, RG1 5AN, |
| NHS Sector |
| Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0118 322 5111 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Berkshire Hospital |
| Spire Dunedin Hospital |
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| Address: 16 Bath Road, Reading, RG1 6NS, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 0118 9587676 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.05 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Dunedin Hospital |
| The Berkshire Independent Hospital |
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| Address: Swallowscroft, Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6UZ, |
| Independent Sector |
| Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited |
| Telephone: 0118 902 8121 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 1.5 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Berkshire Independent Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
FRIAR STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 FRIAR STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1DB
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
PURESMILE READING LIMITED
Address: 9-10 MARKET PLACE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2EG
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
ZENITH HOUSE
Address: CHEAPSIDE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7AQ
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
KENDRICK VIEW DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 39 LONDON ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 5BL
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
LEWIS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 124 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7NL
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
OXFORD ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 165 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7UZ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BROAD STREET HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 1ST FLOOR, BROAD ST HC, 103-105 BROAD STREET MALL, READING, RG1 7QA
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9028300
LONDON STREET SURGERY
Address: 72 LONDON STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4SJ
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 072994
CHATHAM STREET SURGERY
Address: 121 CHATHAM STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7JE
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9505121
ABBEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 41 RUSSELL STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7XD
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9573752
RUSSELL STREET SURGERY
Address: 79 RUSSELL STREET, READING, RG1 7XG
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 0844 4778553
MELROSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 73 LONDON ROAD, READING, RG1 5BS
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9571135
BOOTS
Address: 47-48 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AE
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 57268
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 55-59 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AF
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9599772
SAOOD PHARMACY
Address: 104A OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7LL
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
NEWDAYS PHARMACY
Address: 60 WENSLEY ROAD, COLEY PARK, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 6DJ
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9590270
MILMAN ROAD PHARMACY
Address: GROUND FLOOR, MILMAN ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, 50 MILMAN ROAD, READING, RG2 0AR
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 864015
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (READING ORACLE CENTRE)
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (READING)
Address: L42 THE ORACLE, 120-121 BROAD STREET, READING, RG1 2BD
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BROAD ST, READING)
Address: 45 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AA
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (QV ST, READING)
Address: 12-14 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, READING, RG1 1TG
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
EYESITE (READING)
Address: 142 FRIAR STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1EX
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [READING]
Address: LOWER GROUND LEVEL, HAVELL HOUSE, 62-66 QUEEN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4AZ
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Reading Station is 0.33 miles away.
Address: Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Reading is situated on the Reading to Basingstoke Line|North Downs Line|Reading to Taunton Line|Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)|Great Western Main Line.
Reading Station is staffed on a full time basis.
Reading West Station is 0.76 miles away.
Address: Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Reading West is situated on the Reading to Basingstoke Line|Reading to Taunton Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Reading West Station is staffed on a part time basis.