Francis Street is a street located in the town of Reading. It uses the postcode RG1 2QB. The street has a length of approximately 220 metres.
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 31000530 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Berkshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 37.44 miles West from central London., 0.49 miles South from Reading, 13.34 miles North from Basingstoke and 19.99 miles North West from Woking.
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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 Francis Street
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Reading Central Address: Letcombe Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.25 |
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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 |
0.58 |
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3: Name:easyHotel Reading Address: 132-138, Caversham Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.05 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Reading Caversham Bridge Address: Richfield Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.26 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Reading Whitley Address: 387 Basingstoke Rd, Reading, RG2 0JE Telephone: 0871 984 6209 Visit Hotel Page |
1.31 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Get Property Direct Ltd - South East | 105 London Street, Reading,RG1 4QD | Visit Website |
| Northwood | 89 London Street, Reading, RG1 4QA | Visit Website |
| Northwood Sales | 89 London Street, Reading, RG1 4QA | Visit Website |
| Jon Rosi Management | 50 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4SQ | Visit Website |
| Landmark Estate Agents | 50a London Street Reading Berkshire RG1 4SQ | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: Thames Valley |
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Location Details
| Francis Street | |
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| Latitude | 51.448138 |
| Longitude | -0.971308 |
| OS Easting (X): | 471477 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 172684 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU715727 |
Roads that have a Junction with Francis Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Elgar Road | junction |
| Hill Street | junction |
| Sherman Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:06 |
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| Sunset | 16:09 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Benson 2 January 2025 at 23:00 (13.05 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | -4.9°C (86.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (0 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00082717 |
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| ONS Area Name | Inner City Ethnic Mix |
| Average Age | 33.08 |
| Area Population | 1626.00 |
| Male Population | 843.00 (52%) |
| Female Population | 783.00 (48%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 24 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01016374 |
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| LSOA Name: | Reading 014A |
| SOA Code: | 6a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003402 |
| MSOA Name: | Reading 014 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Crown St Express |
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| 5-6 Crown St, Reading, RG1 2SE |
| 0345 671 9368 |
| Distance: 0.23 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Crown St Express |
| Tesco Reading Whitley St Express |
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| 55-59 Whitley St, Reading, RG2 0EG |
| 0345 610 6381 |
| Distance: 0.34 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Reading Whitley St Express |
| Iceland Reading Link Warehouse |
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| Unit C1, Reading Link Retail Park, Reading, RG2 0SN |
| 01189590072 |
| Distance: 0.4 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Reading Link Warehouse |
| Sainsburys Broad Street |
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| 7-8 Broad Street, Reading, England, RG1 2BH |
| 0118 959 9824 |
| Distance: 0.51 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Broad Street |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 0118 | READING CENTRAL - THRG | P59 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 28.5 | 18.7 | >=30 | Y | 57 |
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: Katesgrove Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Berkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Address: Maiden Erlegh School in Reading, 81 Crescent Road, Reading, RG1 5SL
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01189668065
UTC Reading
Address: UTC Reading, Crescent Road, East Reading, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5RQ
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01189381020
Reading Girls' School
Address: Reading Girls' School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01189861336
Reading Girls' School
Address: Reading Girls' School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact:
Reading School
Address: Reading School, Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01189015600
Reading School
Address: Reading School, Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact:
John Madejski Academy
Address: John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8AF
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01189370200
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01189015859
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact:
The WREN School
Address: The WREN School, 61-63 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2BB
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01182143888
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Address: Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, Fawley Road, Southcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EP
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01189574730
England Primary Schools
New Town Primary School
Address: New Town Primary School, School Terrace, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3LS
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01189375509
New Town Primary School
Address: New Town Primary School, School Terrace, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3LS
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact:
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Address: Alfred Sutton Primary School, 148 Wokingham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1JR
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01189375411
Redlands Primary School
Address: Redlands Primary School, Lydford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5QH
Distance: 0.98 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: 0.90 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: 0.90 miles
Contact:
The Palmer Primary Academy
Address: The Palmer Primary Academy, 70 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PP
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01189375481
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Address: Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Lulworth Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8LX
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: 01189375434
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: 0.36 miles
Contact:
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
Address: Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School, Brixham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7RB
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01189375566
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: 0.88 miles
Contact:
E P Collier Primary School
Address: E P Collier Primary School, Ross Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DZ
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01189375470
Katesgrove Primary School
Address: Katesgrove Primary School, Dorothy Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2NL
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: 01189375490
Coley Primary School
Address: Coley Primary School, Wolseley Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AZ
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01189375461
Civitas Academy
Address: Civitas Academy, 90a Great Knollys Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7HL
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01184676720
Oxford Road Community School
Address: Oxford Road Community School, 146 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PJ
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01189375511
All Saints Junior School
Address: All Saints Junior School, August House, Brownlow Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NP
Distance: 0.80 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: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01189375413
Battle Primary Academy
Address: Battle Primary Academy, Cranbury Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2TD
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01189375421
Southcote Primary School
Address: Southcote Primary School, Silchester Road, Southcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EJ
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01189375533
Wilson Primary School
Address: Wilson Primary School, Wilson Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2RW
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01189375573
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LONDON STREET SURGERY
Address: 72 LONDON STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4SJ
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 072994
MILMAN & KENNET SURGERY
Address: MILMAN ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, 1ST FLOOR, 50 MILMAN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0AR
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9862286
MILMAN & KENNET SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: MILMAN ROAD, READING, RG2 0AR
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
WHITLEY VILLA SURGERY
Address: 1 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7AB
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
BROAD STREET HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 1ST FLOOR, BROAD ST HC, 103-105 BROAD STREET MALL, READING, RG1 7QA
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9028300
MELROSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 73 LONDON ROAD, READING, RG1 5BS
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians
D & R KIRK OPTICIANS
Address: 47 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (READING ORACLE CENTRE)
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [READING]
Address: LOWER GROUND LEVEL, HAVELL HOUSE, 62-66 QUEEN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4AZ
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (READING)
Address: L42 THE ORACLE, 120-121 BROAD STREET, READING, RG1 2BD
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BROAD ST, READING)
Address: 45 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AA
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (QV ST, READING)
Address: 12-14 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, READING, RG1 1TG
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Reading Station is 0.74 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 0.96 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.