Swansea Road in the town of READING
About Swansea Road
Swansea Road is a street located in the town of Reading. The street has a length of approximately 288 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 31001272 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of RG1 8HA, RG1 8EZ and RG1 8EY.
It is located within the county of Berkshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 37.61 miles West from central London., 0.51 miles North West from Reading, 14.14 miles North from Basingstoke and 20.65 miles North West from Woking.
SWANSEA ROAD is within the Post Town of READING
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Map of Swansea Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003395 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for Swansea Road |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Swansea Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
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1: Name:easyHotel Reading Address: 132-138, Caversham Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.12 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Reading Caversham Bridge Address: Richfield Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.41 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Reading Central Address: Oxthorn House, 60 Oxford Rd, Reading, RG1 7LT Telephone: 0871 984 6211 Visit Hotel Page |
0.44 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Reading Central Address: Letcombe Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.73 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Reading Whitley Address: 387 Basingstoke Rd, Reading, RG2 0JE Telephone: 0871 984 6209 Visit Hotel Page |
2.27 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £261,400 | £250,000 | £255,700 | 2 |
| 2015 | £340,000 | £225,000 | £295,970 | 5 |
| 2016 | £450,000 | £405,500 | £427,750 | 2 |
| 2017 | £165,000 | £315,000 | £269,983 | 3 |
| 2018 | £310,000 | £335,000 | £322,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | £329,950 | £290,000 | £309,975 | 2 |
| 2020 | £357,000 | £285,000 | £322,667 | 3 |
| 2021 | £330,000 | £315,000 | £315,412 | 4 |
| 2022 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | £375,000 | £330,000 | £352,500 | 2 |
| 2024 | £386,000 | £386,000 | £386,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Martin & Co | 16 Bridge Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8AA | Visit Website |
| Masons | 10 Bridge Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8AA | |
| Romans | 13 Bridge Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8AA | Visit Website |
| Walmsley Estate Agency | 9-11 Bridge Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8AA | Visit Website |
| Parkers Estate Agents | 21 Church Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BA |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Thames Valley |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Swansea Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.461700 |
| Longitude | -0.977120 |
| OS Easting (X): | 471052 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 174186 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU711742 |
Roads that have a Junction with Swansea Road
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Cardiff Road | junction |
| Northfield Road | junction |
| Ross Road | junction |
| Caversham Road (A4155) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:30 |
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| Sunset | 16:09 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Benson 21 November 2024 at 07:00 (12.09 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | -1.3°C (90.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00082606 & E00082604 |
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| ONS Area Name | Inner City Ethnic Mix |
| Average Age | 34.26 |
| Area Population | 1836.00 |
| Male Population | 974.00 (53%) |
| Female Population | 862.00 (47%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 14 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01016355 |
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| LSOA Name: | Reading 007A |
| SOA Code: | 6a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003395 |
| MSOA Name: | Reading 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Reading |
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| 52-55 Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DX |
| 0118 959 0958 |
| Distance: 0.33 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Reading |
| Iceland Caversham |
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| 39 St Martins Precinct, Church Street, Caversham, RG4 8BA |
| 01189462211 |
| Distance: 0.39 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Caversham |
| Waitrose Caversham |
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| 51 Church Street, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8AY |
| 0118 9482912 |
| Distance: 0.41 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Caversham |
| Tesco Reading Oxford Rd Express |
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| 28 Oxford Rd, Reading, RG1 7LA |
| 0345 610 2847 |
| Distance: 0.43 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Reading Oxford Rd Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0118 | READING CENTRAL - THRG | P17 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 19.9 | 14.5 | >=30 | Y | 18 |
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
Micklands Primary School
Address: Micklands Primary School, Micklands Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6LU
Distance: 1.44 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: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01189375537
The Hill Primary School
Address: The Hill Primary School, Peppard Road, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8TU
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01189375560
Emmer Green Primary School
Address: Emmer Green Primary School, Grove Road, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8LN
Distance: 1.52 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: 1.32 miles
Contact:
Thameside Primary School
Address: Thameside Primary School, Harley Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8DB
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01189375551
St Mary and All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Mary and All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6DU
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact:
Caversham Primary School
Address: Caversham Primary School, Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7RA
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01189375454
E P Collier Primary School
Address: E P Collier Primary School, Ross Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DZ
Distance: 0.04 miles
Contact: 01189375470
Katesgrove Primary School
Address: Katesgrove Primary School, Dorothy Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2NL
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01189375490
Coley Primary School
Address: Coley Primary School, Wolseley Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AZ
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01189375461
Civitas Academy
Address: Civitas Academy, 90a Great Knollys Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7HL
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01184676720
Oxford Road Community School
Address: Oxford Road Community School, 146 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PJ
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01189375511
All Saints Junior School
Address: All Saints Junior School, August House, Brownlow Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NP
Distance: 0.87 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: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01189375413
Battle Primary Academy
Address: Battle Primary Academy, Cranbury Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2TD
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01189375421
Wilson Primary School
Address: Wilson Primary School, Wilson Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2RW
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01189375573
The Heights Primary School
Address: The Heights Primary School, 129 Upper Woodcote Road, Reading, RG4 7LB
Distance: 1.37 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: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01189015800
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01189015859
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact:
The WREN School
Address: The WREN School, 61-63 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2BB
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01182143888
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 1.44 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Dunedin Hospital |
| 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: 1.71 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Berkshire 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: 2.06 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Berkshire Independent Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
20 BRIDGE STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 20 BRIDGE STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8AA
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
FRIAR STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 FRIAR STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1DB
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
ZENITH HOUSE
Address: CHEAPSIDE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7AQ
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 19 PROSPECT STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8JB
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
LEWIS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 124 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7NL
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: :
PURESMILE READING LIMITED
Address: 9-10 MARKET PLACE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2EG
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
CHATHAM STREET SURGERY
Address: 121 CHATHAM STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7JE
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9505121
BROAD STREET HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 1ST FLOOR, BROAD ST HC, 103-105 BROAD STREET MALL, READING, RG1 7QA
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9028300
ABBEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 41 RUSSELL STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7XD
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9573752
BALMORE PARK SURGERY
Address: 59A HEMDEAN ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 7SS
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9471455
RUSSELL STREET SURGERY
Address: 79 RUSSELL STREET, READING, RG1 7XG
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 0844 4778553
WESTERN ELMS & CIRCUIT LANE SURGERIES
Address: WESTERN ELMS LODGE, WESTERN ELMS AVENUE, READING, RG30 1AT
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9590257
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: 45 ST. MARTINS PRECINCT, CHURCH STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8BA
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9471602
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 55-59 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AF
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9599772
BOOTS
Address: 47-48 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AE
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 57268
SAOOD PHARMACY
Address: 104A OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7LL
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9571135
CAVERSHAM PHARMACY
Address: 59 HEMDEAN ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 7SS
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9471776
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Reading Station is 0.30 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 0.71 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.