About The Ridge
The Ridge is a street located in the village of Cold Ash and near the village of Cold Ash. The street has a length of approximately 2,036 metres.
The street is located within the West Berkshire 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 Numbers of 26901944, 26910101, 26905616, 26905617, 26907242, 26907243, 26905911 and 26907534 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of RG18 9JX, RG18 9JB, RG18 9HZ, RG18 9HY, RG18 9HX, RG18 9HU, RG18 9HT and RG18 9JA.
It is located within the county of Berkshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 49.94 miles West from central London., 12.56 miles West from Reading, 13.34 miles North West from Basingstoke and 17.81 miles North East from Andover.
THE RIDGE is within the Post Town of THATCHAM
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Map of The Ridge
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003373 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for The Ridge |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Budget Friendly Hotels near The Ridge
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Newbury Chieveley M4 Address: MOTO SERVICE AREA, A34 Oxford Rd, Thatcham, RG18 9XX Telephone: 0871 984 6203 Visit Hotel Page |
2.80 |
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2: Name:Travelodge London Newbury Road Address: 49 London Rd, Newbury, RG14 1JN Telephone: 0871 984 6475 Visit Hotel Page |
3.05 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Newbury Town Centre London Road Address: Park Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.07 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Newbury Town Centre South A339 Address: Pinchington Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.95 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Newbury Tot Hill Address: Tot Hill Services, A34 Newbury Bypass, Burghclere, Newbury, RG20 9BX Telephone: 0871 984 6204 Visit Hotel Page |
6.41 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £219,950 | £797,500 | £755,535 | 4 |
| 2015 | £870,000 | £870,000 | £870,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £520,000 | £937,500 | £728,750 | 2 |
| 2017 | £789,000 | £1,450,000 | £1,119,500 | 2 |
| 2018 | £1,600,000 | £1,100,000 | £1,350,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £1,025,000 | £772,000 | £852,400 | 5 |
| 2020 | £307,000 | £1,295,000 | £709,250 | 4 |
| 2021 | £625,000 | £1,110,000 | £867,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | £770,000 | £775,000 | £1,185,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | £683,000 | £683,000 | £683,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Henwick Properties | 3 High Street, Thatcham, RG19 3JG | Visit Website |
| Chancellors | 56 The Broadway, Thatcham, RG19 3HP | Visit Website |
| Roots Estate Agency Ltd | 44-47 The Broadway, Thatcham, RG19 3HP | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Thames Valley |
 View Neighbourhood Crime and Policing |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Ridge | |
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| Latitude | 51.425232 |
| Longitude | -1.258435 |
| OS Easting (X): | 451553 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 169895 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU516699 |
Roads that have a Junction with The Ridge
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Ashmore Green Road | junction |
| Johnson's Lane | junction |
| Collaroy Road | junction |
| Broad Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:13 |
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| Sunset | 18:32 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Benson 6 October 2024 at 05:00 (15.14 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.8°C (86.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00082258, E00082256 & E00082261 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life, Detached Retirement Living & Comfortable Suburbia |
| Average Age | 41.72 & 36.25 |
| Area Population | 1441.00 & 2017.00 |
| Male Population | 702.00 & 756.00 (42%) |
| Female Population | 739.00 & 1261.00 (58%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 8 & 4 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01016284 &E01016283 |
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| LSOA Name: | West Berkshire 007D &West Berkshire 007C |
| SOA Code: | 8b &8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003373 |
| MSOA Name: | West Berkshire 007 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Thatcham Express |
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| Northfield Rd, Thatcham, RG18 3EU |
| 0345 026 9402 |
| Distance: 1.21 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Thatcham Express |
| Sainsburys Thatcham Chapel Street Local |
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| Coombe Square, Chapel Street, Thatcham, England, RG19 4JF |
| 1635865756 |
| Distance: 1.52 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Thatcham Chapel Street Local |
| Waitrose Thatcham |
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| 48-53 The Broadway, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3HN |
| 01635 868113 |
| Distance: 1.56 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Thatcham |
| Tesco Newbury Superstore |
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| London Rd, West Berkshire, Newbury, RG14 2BP |
| 0345 671 9522 |
| Distance: 2.64 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Newbury Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01635 | THATCHAM - THT | P2 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.9 | N | 6 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of West Berkshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury, West Berkshire &RG14 5LD |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01635 424 00 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Newbury |
| The Member of Parliament is Lee Dillon |
| Details for the MP Lee Dillon on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Lee Dillon on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Lee Dillon won with a majority of 2,377 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 71,982 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Chieveley & Cold Ash Ward |
| Parish: Cold Ash Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Berkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School
Address: Bucklebury C.E. Primary School, Blacklands Road, Upper Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6QP
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 01635862965
St Finian's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Finian's Catholic Primary School, The Ridge, Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9HU
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: 01635865925
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School
Address: Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School, Cold Ash Hill, Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9PT
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01635862600
Thatcham Park CofE Primary
Address: Thatcham Park CofE Primary, Park Avenue, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 4NP
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01635870950
Whitelands Park Primary School
Address: Whitelands Park Primary School, Sagecroft Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3FH
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01635862517
Nearest Hospitals
| West Berkshire Community Hospital |
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| Address: London Road, Benham Hill, Thatcham, RG18 3AS, |
| NHS Sector |
| Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01635 273300 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 3.12 (miles) |
| Directions from to West Berkshire Community Hospital |
| Prospect Park Hospital |
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| Address: Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4EJ, |
| NHS Sector |
| Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 0118 960 5000 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 17.09 (miles) |
| Directions from to Prospect Park Hospital |
| Parklands Hospital |
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| Address: Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, RG24 9RH, |
| NHS Sector |
| Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01256 817718 |
| Distance: 18.8 (miles) |
| Directions from to Parklands Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
CEDAR DENTAL CARE
Address: 3 BATH ROAD, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 3AG
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 CHAPEL STREET, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 4JP
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
DA CLINICS LTD
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 118 BATH ROAD, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 3HH
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: W BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BENHAM HILL, LONDON ROAD, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 3AS
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
HERMITAGE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: DENISON, NEWBURY, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 9TP
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: :
THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE
Address: THE DENTAL SURGERY, 34 STANLEY ROAD, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 7PB
Distance: 3.10 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
THATCHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: BATH ROAD, THATCHAM, RG18 3HD
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
THATCHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BATH ROAD, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 3HD
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 867171
BURDWOOD SURGERY
Address: WHEELERS GREEN WAY, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG19 4YF
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 868006
STRAWBERRY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: STRAWBERRY HILL HOUSE, OLD BATH ROAD, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1JU
Distance: 3.28 miles
Contact: :
STRAWBERRY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: STRAWBERRY HILL MED.CTR, OLD BATH ROAD, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1JU
Distance: 3.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 917917
STRAWBERRY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: OLD BATH ROAD, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1JU
Distance: 3.28 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
BOOTS
Address: BATH ROAD, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 3HD
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 862141
HALO PHARMACY
Address: 3-5 CROWN MEAD, BATH ROAD, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 3JW
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 777345
THATCHAM PHARMACY
Address: 2 THE BURDWOOD CENTRE, STATION ROAD, THATCHAM, RG19 4YA
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 868538
BOOTS
Address: 4-5 NORTHBROOK STREET, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1DJ
Distance: 3.23 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 40396
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: G FLOOR UNIT, ACCESS HOUSE, STRAWBERRY HILL, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1GE
Distance: 3.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 41813
DOWNLAND PHARMACY
Address: EAST LANE, CHIEVELEY, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG20 8UY
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 248485
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Thatcham Station is 2.27 miles away.
Address: Thatcham station, Station Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4PP
Thatcham is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Thatcham Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Newbury Racecourse Station is 2.82 miles away.
Address: Newbury Racecourse station, Hambridge Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5ST
Newbury Racecourse is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Newbury Racecourse Station is an unstaffed station.