RG1 8DS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (RG1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8DS) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case RG which means Reading.
- Postal District. In our case RG1.
- Postal Sector. In our case RG1 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DS.
The regional mail center for the post area RG is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the RG1 8DS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the RG1 8DS postcode have the street address of Waterman Place
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the RG1 8DS postcode is home to a bustling 62 residents!
RG1 8DS is within the town of READING.
The RG1 8DS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in RG1 8DS are flats. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced, detached, end-terraced, enclosed end-terraced and unknown.
Most properties in RG1 8DS are privately rented with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for RG1 8DS
The telephone area code for RG1 8DS is 0118 Reading.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 51.4642021201 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.975469876355 |
How far is the postcode from the Centre of London?
The RG1 8DS postcode is 36.71 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).
The distance by road is 41.43 miles. Taking the following route.
A4155 (0.23 miles), A329 (1.40 miles), A4 (0.68 miles), A3290 (2.08 miles), A329(M) (1.55 miles), M4 (27.72 miles), A4 (4.46 miles).
Retail and Shopping near RG1 8DS
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
CAVERSHAM ROAD
READING
0.07
RG1 8BB
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BRIDGE STREET
READING
CAVERSHAM
0.20
RG4 8AA
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CHURCH STREET
READING
CAVERSHAM
0.22
RG4 8BA
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CHURCH ROAD
READING
CAVERSHAM
0.25
RG4 7AA
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Reading
0.72
S
174.08
Woodley
3.09
ESE
103.65
Henley-on-Thames
5.92
NNE
30.99
Crowthorne
10.28
SE
129.89
Tadley
10.55
SW
225.13
Marlow
11.35
NE
48.85
Wallingford
11.43
NW
325.92
Maidenhead
11.74
ENE
69.68
Watlington
12.60
N
354.07
Thatcham
12.90
WSW
251.01
Fleet
13.94
SSE
155.78
Basingstoke
14.43
SSW
199.77
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Reading
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 09:00 to 12:00 
Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 14.00% W 16 mph 12:00 to 15:00 
Light rain shower (day) 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 35.00% WNW 18 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 7.00% WNW 18 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00% WNW 18 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Partly cloudy (night) 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 2.00% WNW 18 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Partly cloudy (night) 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 2.00% NW 18 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Partly cloudy (night) 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00% NW 16 mph 06:00 to 09:00 
Clear night 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00% NW 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Sunny day 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00% NW 11 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Sunny day 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 1.00% NW 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Partly cloudy (day) 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00% WNW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 10.00% W 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 15.00% WSW 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 16.00% WSW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 17.00% WSW 7 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 14.00% W 7 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 11.00% W 7 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 9.00% W 7 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 10.00% W 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 10.00% W 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 12.00% W 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 11.00% W 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 10.00% W 7 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 11.00% W 7 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 11.00% WSW 4 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 10.00% W 7 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 9.00% WSW 4 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Overcast 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 10.00% WSW 4 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 9.00% SW 4 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 62.800 Median Mbps 73.000 Maximum Mbps 150.030
RG1 8DS has an average download speed of 62.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,313 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
42% of postcodes (497,001) have slower broadband speeds.
58% of postcodes (686,327) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 14.800 Median Mbps 19.500 Maximum Mbps 29.970
RG1 8DS has an average upload speed of 14.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,417 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
63% of postcodes (746,069) have slower upload speeds.
36% of postcodes (427,155) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Micklands Primary School
Address: Micklands Primary School, Micklands Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6LU
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01189375500
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: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01189375537
The Hill Primary School
Address: The Hill Primary School, Peppard Road, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8TU
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01189375560
Emmer Green Primary School
Address: Emmer Green Primary School, Grove Road, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8LN
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01189375464
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: 1.46 miles
Contact:
Thameside Primary School
Address: Thameside Primary School, Harley Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8DB
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01189375551
Caversham Primary School
Address: Caversham Primary School, Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7RA
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01189375454
E P Collier Primary School
Address: E P Collier Primary School, Ross Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DZ
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: 01189375470
Katesgrove Primary School
Address: Katesgrove Primary School, Dorothy Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2NL
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01189375490
Coley Primary School
Address: Coley Primary School, Wolseley Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AZ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01189375461
Civitas Academy
Address: Civitas Academy, 90a Great Knollys Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7HL
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01184676720
Oxford Road Community School
Address: Oxford Road Community School, 146 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PJ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01189375511
All Saints Junior School
Address: All Saints Junior School, August House, Brownlow Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NP
Distance: 1.05 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: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01189375413
Battle Primary Academy
Address: Battle Primary Academy, Cranbury Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2TD
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01189375421
Wilson Primary School
Address: Wilson Primary School, Wilson Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2RW
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01189375573
The Heights Primary School
Address: The Heights Primary School, 129 Upper Woodcote Road, Reading, RG4 7LB
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01183570123
England Secondary Schools
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Address: Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8LR
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01189015800
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01189015859
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
20 BRIDGE STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 20 BRIDGE STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8AA
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 19 PROSPECT STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8JB
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
FRIAR STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 FRIAR STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1DB
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
ZENITH HOUSE
Address: CHEAPSIDE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7AQ
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
CAVERSHAM HEIGHTS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 25A KIDMORE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7LR
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
PURESMILE READING LIMITED
Address: 9-10 MARKET PLACE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2EG
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: 45 ST. MARTINS PRECINCT, CHURCH STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8BA
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9471602
CAVERSHAM PHARMACY
Address: 59 HEMDEAN ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 7SS
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9471776
BOOTS
Address: 47-48 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AE
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 57268
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 55-59 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AF
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9599772
SAOOD PHARMACY
Address: 104A OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7LL
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9571135
Nearest Opticians
ROBIN JAMES OPTICIANS
Address: 44 CHURCH STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8AU
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
EYESITE (READING)
Address: 142 FRIAR STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1EX
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (QV ST, READING)
Address: 12-14 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, READING, RG1 1TG
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BROAD ST, READING)
Address: 45 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AA
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (READING)
Address: L42 THE ORACLE, 120-121 BROAD STREET, READING, RG1 2BD
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (READING ORACLE CENTRE)
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
BALMORE PARK SURGERY
Address: 59A HEMDEAN ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 7SS
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9471455
BROAD STREET HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 1ST FLOOR, BROAD ST HC, 103-105 BROAD STREET MALL, READING, RG1 7QA
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9028300
CHATHAM STREET SURGERY
Address: 121 CHATHAM STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7JE
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9505121
ABBEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 41 RUSSELL STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7XD
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9573752
RUSSELL STREET SURGERY
Address: 79 RUSSELL STREET, READING, RG1 7XG
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 0844 4778553
WESTERN ELMS & CIRCUIT LANE SURGERIES
Address: WESTERN ELMS LODGE, WESTERN ELMS AVENUE, READING, RG30 1AT
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9590257
Transport Links
Train Stations
Reading
Address: Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Postcode: RG1 1LZ
Line: Reading to Basingstoke Line|North Downs Line|Reading to Taunton Line|Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)|Great Western Main Line
Company:
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.41 miles
Reading West
Address: Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Postcode: RG1 7PY
Line: Reading to Basingstoke Line|Reading to Taunton Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.88 miles
Earley
Address: Earley station, Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DY
Postcode: RG6 7DY
Line: North Downs Line|Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.95 miles
Tilehurst
Address: Tilehurst station, Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG31 6TH
Postcode: RG31 6TH
Line: Great Western Main Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.39 miles
Winnersh Triangle
Address: Winnersh Triangle station, Wharfdale Road, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5TS
Postcode: RG41 5TS
Line: North Downs Line|Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.09 miles
Wargrave
Address: Wargrave station, Station Road, Wargrave, Berkshire, RG10 8EU
Postcode: RG10 8EU
Line: Henley Branch Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.86 miles
Twyford
Address: Twyford station, Station Road, Twyford, Berkshire, RG10 9NA
Postcode: RG10 9NA
Line: Great Western Main Line|Henley Branch Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.89 miles
Shiplake
Address: Shiplake station, Station Road, Lower Shiplake, Oxfordshire, RG9 3NY
Postcode: RG9 3NY
Line: Henley Branch Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.15 miles
Henley-on-Thames
Address: Henley-on-Thames station, Station Approach, off Station Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1AY
Postcode: RG9 1AY
Line: Henley Branch Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.82 miles
Winnersh
Address: Winnersh station, Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5LU
Postcode: RG41 5LU
Line: North Downs Line|Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.85 miles
Pangbourne
Address: Pangbourne station, Shooters Hill, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7DY
Postcode: RG8 7DY
Line: Great Western Main Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.16 miles
Theale
Address: Theale station, Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AA
Postcode: RG7 4AA
Line: Reading to Taunton Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.78 miles
Mortimer
Address: Mortimer station, The Street, Mortimer, Berkshire, RG7 3NY
Postcode: RG7 3NY
Line: Reading to Basingstoke Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.87 miles
Aldermaston
Address: Aldermaston station, Bath Road, Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4LB
Postcode: RG7 4LB
Line: Reading to Taunton Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.24 miles
Goring & Streatley
Address: Goring & Streatley station, Gatehampton Road, Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 0EP
Postcode: RG8 0EP
Line: Great Western Main Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.85 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M4 J11Distance: 3.86 milesDriving Time: 6.60 minutesM4 J12Distance: 4.92 milesDriving Time: 9.56 minutesM4 J10Distance: 6.10 milesDriving Time: 8.65 minutesA404(M) J9Distance: 11.25 milesDriving Time: 18.05 minutesA404(M) J9ADistance: 14.25 milesDriving Time: 16.51 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands?
Council Tax Bands for RG1 8DS Council Tax Band Number of Properties Band E 14 Band F 22
What Addresses are in this Postcode?
Addresses for Waterman Place, Reading, which have the RG1 8DS Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Reading Central Member or Parliament 
Matt Rodda Contact Details Contact Matt Rodda Political Party Labour
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Reading council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Reading Borough Council
House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2014 £415,000 £415,000 £415,000 1 2015 £410,000 £340,000 £375,000 2 2016 £508,000 £508,000 £508,000 1 2017 £315,000 £315,000 £315,000 1 2018 £310,000 £310,000 £310,000 1 2021 £560,000 £308,000 £389,333 3 2022 £339,950 £339,950 £339,950 1
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near RG1 8DS Supermarket Distance Directions Iceland, St. Martins Precinct, Church Street, Caversham, READING, RG4 8BA 0.36 miles Directions to Iceland Waitrose, Church Street, Caversham, READING, RG4 8AY 0.36 miles Directions to Waitrose Aldi, Vastern Court, Caversham Road, READING, RG1 8AL 0.44 miles Directions to Aldi Sainsburys, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1DX 0.81 miles Directions to Sainsburys Sainsburys, Broad Street, READING, RG1 2BH 1.01 miles Directions to Sainsburys
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near RG1 8DS Burger King Distance Directions Reading Station Concourse, Reading, RG1 1LZ 0.43 miles Directions to Reading Station Concourse Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN 0.66 miles Directions to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall Reading Gateway, Reading, RG2 0DE 3.19 miles Directions to Reading Gateway Reading M4, Eastbound, Reading, RG30 3UQ 3.68 miles Directions to Reading M4, Eastbound
Mcdonald's Restaurants near RG1 8DS Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP 0.53 miles Directions to McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG 0.81 miles Directions to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS 0.83 miles Directions to McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS 0.88 miles Directions to McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS
KFC Restaurants near RG1 8DS Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD 0.68 miles Directions to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR 1.68 miles Directions to KFC Reading - Oxford Road KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA 2.81 miles Directions to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG 2.84 miles Directions to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ 3.66 miles Directions to KFC Reading - M4 West Services
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAVERSHAM ROAD | READING | 0.07 | RG1 8BB | View on Google Maps | |
| BRIDGE STREET | READING | CAVERSHAM | 0.20 | RG4 8AA | View on Google Maps |
| CHURCH STREET | READING | CAVERSHAM | 0.22 | RG4 8BA | View on Google Maps |
| CHURCH ROAD | READING | CAVERSHAM | 0.25 | RG4 7AA | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.72 | S | 174.08 |
| Woodley | 3.09 | ESE | 103.65 |
| Henley-on-Thames | 5.92 | NNE | 30.99 |
| Crowthorne | 10.28 | SE | 129.89 |
| Tadley | 10.55 | SW | 225.13 |
| Marlow | 11.35 | NE | 48.85 |
| Wallingford | 11.43 | NW | 325.92 |
| Maidenhead | 11.74 | ENE | 69.68 |
| Watlington | 12.60 | N | 354.07 |
| Thatcham | 12.90 | WSW | 251.01 |
| Fleet | 13.94 | SSE | 155.78 |
| Basingstoke | 14.43 | SSW | 199.77 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Reading
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 14.00% | W 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 35.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 15.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 16.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | W 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | W 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | W 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 12.00% | W 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | W 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | W 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | W 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | W 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 62.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 73.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 150.030 |
RG1 8DS has an average download speed of 62.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,313 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
42% of postcodes (497,001) have slower broadband speeds.
58% of postcodes (686,327) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 14.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 29.970 |
RG1 8DS has an average upload speed of 14.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,417 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
63% of postcodes (746,069) have slower upload speeds.
36% of postcodes (427,155) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Micklands Primary School
Address: Micklands Primary School, Micklands Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6LU
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01189375500
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: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01189375537
The Hill Primary School
Address: The Hill Primary School, Peppard Road, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8TU
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01189375560
Emmer Green Primary School
Address: Emmer Green Primary School, Grove Road, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8LN
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01189375464
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: 1.46 miles
Contact:
Thameside Primary School
Address: Thameside Primary School, Harley Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8DB
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01189375551
Caversham Primary School
Address: Caversham Primary School, Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7RA
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01189375454
E P Collier Primary School
Address: E P Collier Primary School, Ross Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DZ
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: 01189375470
Katesgrove Primary School
Address: Katesgrove Primary School, Dorothy Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2NL
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01189375490
Coley Primary School
Address: Coley Primary School, Wolseley Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AZ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01189375461
Civitas Academy
Address: Civitas Academy, 90a Great Knollys Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7HL
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01184676720
Oxford Road Community School
Address: Oxford Road Community School, 146 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PJ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01189375511
All Saints Junior School
Address: All Saints Junior School, August House, Brownlow Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NP
Distance: 1.05 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: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01189375413
Battle Primary Academy
Address: Battle Primary Academy, Cranbury Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2TD
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01189375421
Wilson Primary School
Address: Wilson Primary School, Wilson Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2RW
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01189375573
The Heights Primary School
Address: The Heights Primary School, 129 Upper Woodcote Road, Reading, RG4 7LB
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01183570123
England Secondary Schools
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Address: Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8LR
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01189015800
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01189015859
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
20 BRIDGE STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 20 BRIDGE STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8AA
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 19 PROSPECT STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8JB
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
FRIAR STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 FRIAR STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1DB
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
ZENITH HOUSE
Address: CHEAPSIDE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7AQ
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
CAVERSHAM HEIGHTS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 25A KIDMORE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7LR
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
PURESMILE READING LIMITED
Address: 9-10 MARKET PLACE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2EG
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
BOOTS
Address: 45 ST. MARTINS PRECINCT, CHURCH STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8BA
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9471602
CAVERSHAM PHARMACY
Address: 59 HEMDEAN ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 7SS
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9471776
BOOTS
Address: 47-48 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AE
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 57268
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 55-59 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AF
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9599772
SAOOD PHARMACY
Address: 104A OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7LL
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9571135
Nearest Opticians
ROBIN JAMES OPTICIANS
Address: 44 CHURCH STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8AU
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
EYESITE (READING)
Address: 142 FRIAR STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1EX
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (QV ST, READING)
Address: 12-14 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, READING, RG1 1TG
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BROAD ST, READING)
Address: 45 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AA
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (READING)
Address: L42 THE ORACLE, 120-121 BROAD STREET, READING, RG1 2BD
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (READING ORACLE CENTRE)
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
BALMORE PARK SURGERY
Address: 59A HEMDEAN ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 7SS
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9471455
BROAD STREET HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 1ST FLOOR, BROAD ST HC, 103-105 BROAD STREET MALL, READING, RG1 7QA
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9028300
CHATHAM STREET SURGERY
Address: 121 CHATHAM STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7JE
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9505121
ABBEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 41 RUSSELL STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7XD
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9573752
RUSSELL STREET SURGERY
Address: 79 RUSSELL STREET, READING, RG1 7XG
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 0844 4778553
WESTERN ELMS & CIRCUIT LANE SURGERIES
Address: WESTERN ELMS LODGE, WESTERN ELMS AVENUE, READING, RG30 1AT
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9590257
Transport Links
Train Stations
Reading
Address: Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Postcode: RG1 1LZ
Line: Reading to Basingstoke Line|North Downs Line|Reading to Taunton Line|Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)|Great Western Main Line
Company:
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.41 miles
Reading West
Address: Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Postcode: RG1 7PY
Line: Reading to Basingstoke Line|Reading to Taunton Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.88 miles
Earley
Address: Earley station, Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DY
Postcode: RG6 7DY
Line: North Downs Line|Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.95 miles
Tilehurst
Address: Tilehurst station, Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG31 6TH
Postcode: RG31 6TH
Line: Great Western Main Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.39 miles
Winnersh Triangle
Address: Winnersh Triangle station, Wharfdale Road, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5TS
Postcode: RG41 5TS
Line: North Downs Line|Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.09 miles
Wargrave
Address: Wargrave station, Station Road, Wargrave, Berkshire, RG10 8EU
Postcode: RG10 8EU
Line: Henley Branch Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.86 miles
Twyford
Address: Twyford station, Station Road, Twyford, Berkshire, RG10 9NA
Postcode: RG10 9NA
Line: Great Western Main Line|Henley Branch Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.89 miles
Shiplake
Address: Shiplake station, Station Road, Lower Shiplake, Oxfordshire, RG9 3NY
Postcode: RG9 3NY
Line: Henley Branch Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.15 miles
Henley-on-Thames
Address: Henley-on-Thames station, Station Approach, off Station Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1AY
Postcode: RG9 1AY
Line: Henley Branch Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.82 miles
Winnersh
Address: Winnersh station, Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5LU
Postcode: RG41 5LU
Line: North Downs Line|Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)
Company: South Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.85 miles
Pangbourne
Address: Pangbourne station, Shooters Hill, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7DY
Postcode: RG8 7DY
Line: Great Western Main Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.16 miles
Theale
Address: Theale station, Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AA
Postcode: RG7 4AA
Line: Reading to Taunton Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.78 miles
Mortimer
Address: Mortimer station, The Street, Mortimer, Berkshire, RG7 3NY
Postcode: RG7 3NY
Line: Reading to Basingstoke Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.87 miles
Aldermaston
Address: Aldermaston station, Bath Road, Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4LB
Postcode: RG7 4LB
Line: Reading to Taunton Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 8.24 miles
Goring & Streatley
Address: Goring & Streatley station, Gatehampton Road, Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 0EP
Postcode: RG8 0EP
Line: Great Western Main Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.85 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band E | 14 |
| Band F | 22 |
What Addresses are in this Postcode?
Addresses for Waterman Place, Reading, which have the RG1 8DS Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Reading Central |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Matt Rodda |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Reading council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Reading Borough CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £410,000 | £340,000 | £375,000 | 2 |
| 2016 | £508,000 | £508,000 | £508,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £560,000 | £308,000 | £389,333 | 3 |
| 2022 | £339,950 | £339,950 | £339,950 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, St. Martins Precinct, Church Street, Caversham, READING, RG4 8BA | 0.36 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Church Street, Caversham, READING, RG4 8AY | 0.36 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Aldi, Vastern Court, Caversham Road, READING, RG1 8AL | 0.44 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1DX | 0.81 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
| Sainsburys, Broad Street, READING, RG1 2BH | 1.01 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Station Concourse, Reading, RG1 1LZ | 0.43 miles | Directions to Reading Station Concourse |
| Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN | 0.66 miles | Directions to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall |
| Reading Gateway, Reading, RG2 0DE | 3.19 miles | Directions to Reading Gateway |
| Reading M4, Eastbound, Reading, RG30 3UQ | 3.68 miles | Directions to Reading M4, Eastbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP | 0.53 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP |
| McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG | 0.81 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG |
| McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS | 0.83 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS |
| McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS | 0.88 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD | 0.68 miles | Directions to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park |
| KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR | 1.68 miles | Directions to KFC Reading - Oxford Road |
| KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA | 2.81 miles | Directions to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road |
| KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 2.84 miles | Directions to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ | 3.66 miles | Directions to KFC Reading - M4 West Services |