Preston Road in the town of READING
About Preston Road
Preston Road is a street located in the town of Reading. It uses the postcode RG2 0BE. The street has a length of approximately 297 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 31001039 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Berkshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 37.45 miles West from central London., 0.76 miles South from Reading, 13.09 miles North from Basingstoke and 19.85 miles North West from Woking.
PRESTON ROAD is within the Post Town of READING
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Map of Preston Road
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003402 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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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.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Preston Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Reading Central Address: Letcombe Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.53 |
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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 |
0.84 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Reading Whitley Address: 387 Basingstoke Rd, Reading, RG2 0JE Telephone: 0871 984 6209 Visit Hotel Page |
1.03 |
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4: Name:easyHotel Reading Address: 132-138, Caversham Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.33 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Reading Caversham Bridge Address: Richfield Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.51 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2023 | £610,000 | £610,000 | £610,000 | 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 | 21 Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EG | Visit Website |
| 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 |
We have found 1 postcode
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Thames Valley |
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Location Details
| Preston Road | |
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| Latitude | 51.444115 |
| Longitude | -0.970864 |
| OS Easting (X): | 471514 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 172237 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU715722 |
Roads that have a Junction with Preston Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Elgar Road South | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:03 |
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| Sunset | 16:31 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Benson 5 November 2024 at 15:00 (13.31 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.1°C (90.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (2 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00082715 |
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| ONS Area Name | Inner City Ethnic Mix |
| Average Age | 34.34 |
| Area Population | 1535.00 |
| Male Population | 783.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 752.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 20 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01016376 |
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| LSOA Name: | Reading 014C |
| SOA Code: | 1a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003402 |
| MSOA Name: | Reading 014 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Reading Whitley St Express |
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| 55-59 Whitley St, Reading, RG2 0EG |
| 0345 610 6381 |
| Distance: 0.26 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: 0.32 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Reading Link Warehouse |
| Tesco Crown St Express |
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| 5-6 Crown St, Reading, RG1 2SE |
| 0345 671 9368 |
| Distance: 0.46 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Crown St Express |
| Morrisons Reading |
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| Off Basingstoke Road, Reading RG2 0HB |
| 0118 9310356 |
| Distance: 0.69 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Reading |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0118 - Reading |
| Area Code: 01491 - Henley-on-Thames |
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 |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Berkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Reading Girls' School
Address: Reading Girls' School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01189861336
Reading Girls' School
Address: Reading Girls' School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact:
Reading School
Address: Reading School, Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 01189015600
Reading School
Address: Reading School, Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact:
John Madejski Academy
Address: John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8AF
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01189370200
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01189015859
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
The Palmer Primary Academy
Address: The Palmer Primary Academy, 70 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PP
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01189375481
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Address: Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Lulworth Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8LX
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01189375434
Geoffrey Field Infant School
Address: Geoffrey Field Infant School, Exbourne Road, Whitley Wood, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01189375473
Geoffrey Field Junior School
Address: Geoffrey Field Junior School, Exbourne Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01189375475
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: 0.17 miles
Contact:
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
Address: Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School, Brixham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7RB
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01189375566
Katesgrove Primary School
Address: Katesgrove Primary School, Dorothy Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2NL
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 01189375490
Coley Primary School
Address: Coley Primary School, Wolseley Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AZ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01189375461
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: 1.11 (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: 1.21 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Berkshire Independent 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: 1.3 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Dunedin Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
WHITLEY STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 45 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: :
KENDRICK VIEW DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 39 LONDON ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 5BL
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7HE
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
PURESMILE READING LIMITED
Address: 9-10 MARKET PLACE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2EG
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
DR BK CLINIC
Address: 115 QUEENS ROAD, READING, RG1 4DA
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.DRBK.CO.UK
BUPA HEALTH AND DENTAL CENTRE
Address: CENTURION COURT, 64 LONDON ROAD, READING, RG1 5AS
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
MILMAN & KENNET SURGERY
Address: MILMAN ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, 1ST FLOOR, 50 MILMAN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0AR
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9862286
MILMAN & KENNET SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: MILMAN ROAD, READING, RG2 0AR
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
WHITLEY VILLA SURGERY
Address: 1 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7AB
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: :
LONDON STREET SURGERY
Address: 72 LONDON STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4SJ
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 072994
LONG BARN LANE SURGERY
Address: 22 LONG BARN LANE, WHITLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7SZ
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9871377
DR. M. L. SWAMI
Address: COLEY PARK SURGERY, 80 WENSLEY ROAD, COLEY PARK, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 6DN
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01189592141
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
MILMAN ROAD PHARMACY
Address: GROUND FLOOR, MILMAN ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, 50 MILMAN ROAD, READING, RG2 0AR
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 864015
BASINGSTOKE ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 71 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0ER
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9875712
NEWDAYS PHARMACY
Address: 60 WENSLEY ROAD, COLEY PARK, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 6DJ
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9590270
CHRISTCHURCH ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 68 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, READING, RG2 7AZ
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 871868
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9571135
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 55-59 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AF
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9599772
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Reading Station is 1.01 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 1.15 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.