Whale Avenue in the town of READING
About Whale Avenue
Whale Avenue is a street located in the town of Reading. The street has a length of approximately 237 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 31000205 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of RG2 0GY and RG2 0GX.
It is located within the county of Berkshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 37.75 miles West from central London., 1.66 miles South from Reading, 12.18 miles North from Basingstoke and 19.67 miles West from Woking.
WHALE AVENUE is within the Post Town of READING
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Map of Whale Avenue
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003405 (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 Whale Avenue
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Reading Whitley Address: 387 Basingstoke Rd, Reading, RG2 0JE Telephone: 0871 984 6209 Visit Hotel Page |
0.34 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Reading Gateway M4 J11 Address: Reading Gateway Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.83 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Reading Central Address: Letcombe Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.44 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Reading Central Address: Oxthorn House, 60 Oxford Rd, Reading, RG1 7LT Telephone: 0871 984 6211 Visit Hotel Page |
1.68 |
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5: Name:easyHotel Reading Address: 132-138, Caversham Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.21 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £275,000 | £212,500 | £235,600 | 9 |
| 2015 | £380,000 | £225,500 | £217,742 | 6 |
| 2016 | £228,000 | £228,000 | £228,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £230,000 | £260,000 | £259,875 | 4 |
| 2018 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £175,000 | £280,000 | £227,500 | 2 |
| 2020 | £575,000 | £190,500 | £382,750 | 2 |
| 2021 | £395,000 | £178,000 | £250,750 | 4 |
| 2022 | £255,000 | £160,000 | £220,667 | 3 |
| 2023 | £245,000 | £190,000 | £204,000 | 3 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Persona by Home Group (South) | Flagstaff Road, Reading , RG2 6AB | |
| Martin & Co | 21 Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EG | Visit Website |
| Adams Estates | 66 Christchurch Road, Reading, RG2 7AZ | Visit Website |
| Cintra Estates | 78 Christchurch Road, Reading, RG2 7AZ | Visit Website |
| Gooding & Co | 6 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8JA | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Thames Valley |
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| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Whale Avenue | |
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| Latitude | 51.431196 |
| Longitude | -0.975414 |
| OS Easting (X): | 471218 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 170796 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU712708 |
Roads that have a Junction with Whale Avenue
| Street | Junction Type |
|---|---|
| Puffin Way | junction |
| Lindisfarne Way | junction |
| Lindisfarne Way | junction |
| Rushley Way | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:25 |
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| Sunset | 16:12 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Odiham 18 November 2024 at 07:00 (13.42 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.9°C (95.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WNW (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00174534 |
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| ONS Area Name | Urban Cultural Mix |
| Average Age | 30.95 |
| Area Population | 2805.00 |
| Male Population | 1434.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 1371.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 50 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01016442 |
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| LSOA Name: | Reading 017E |
| SOA Code: | 7a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003405 |
| MSOA Name: | Reading 017 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Reading |
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| Off Basingstoke Road, Reading RG2 0HB |
| 0118 9310356 |
| Distance: 0.29 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Reading |
| Iceland Reading Link Warehouse |
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| Unit C1, Reading Link Retail Park, Reading, RG2 0SN |
| 01189590072 |
| Distance: 0.91 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Reading Link Warehouse |
| Tesco Reading Whitley St Express |
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| 55-59 Whitley St, Reading, RG2 0EG |
| 0345 610 6381 |
| Distance: 1.05 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Reading Whitley St Express |
| Sainsburys Reading Shinfield Road Local |
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| 232 Shinfield Road, Reading, England, RG2 8EX |
| 1189866639 |
| Distance: 1.27 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Reading Shinfield Road Local |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 0118 | READING SOUTH - THS | P69 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | >=30 | >=30 | >=30 | Y | 14 |
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 West |
| The Member of Parliament is Yuan Yang |
| Details for the MP Yuan Yang on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Yuan Yang on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Yuan Yang won with a majority of 848 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 73,548 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Whitley 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: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01189861336
Reading Girls' School
Address: Reading Girls' School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact:
John Madejski Academy
Address: John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8AF
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01189370200
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01189015859
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact:
Oakbank
Address: Oakbank, Hyde End Lane, Ryeish Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1ER
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: 01189883616
England Primary Schools
The Ridgeway Primary School
Address: The Ridgeway Primary School, Hillbrow, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8JD
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01189375530
The Palmer Primary Academy
Address: The Palmer Primary Academy, 70 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PP
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01189375481
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Address: Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Lulworth Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8LX
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01189375434
Geoffrey Field Infant School
Address: Geoffrey Field Infant School, Exbourne Road, Whitley Wood, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01189375473
Geoffrey Field Junior School
Address: Geoffrey Field Junior School, Exbourne Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH
Distance: 0.85 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: 0.94 miles
Contact:
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
Address: Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School, Brixham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7RB
Distance: 0.44 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: 1.05 miles
Contact:
E P Collier Primary School
Address: E P Collier Primary School, Ross Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DZ
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: 01189375470
Katesgrove Primary School
Address: Katesgrove Primary School, Dorothy Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2NL
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01189375490
Coley Primary School
Address: Coley Primary School, Wolseley Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AZ
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01189375461
Civitas Academy
Address: Civitas Academy, 90a Great Knollys Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7HL
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: 01184676720
Oxford Road Community School
Address: Oxford Road Community School, 146 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PJ
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01189375511
All Saints Junior School
Address: All Saints Junior School, August House, Brownlow Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NP
Distance: 1.52 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: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01189375413
Green Park Village Primary Academy
Address: Green Park Village Primary Academy, 2 Flagstaff Road, Green Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 6AX
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01184676222
Nearest Hospitals
| Circle Reading Hospital |
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| Address: 100 Drake Way, Reading, |
| Independent Sector |
| Circle Health |
| Telephone: 01189 226 888 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 0.22 (miles) |
| Directions from to Circle Reading 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: 1.73 (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: 2.26 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Dunedin Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: WHITLEY SOCIAL SERVICES, 268 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7PJ
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
WHITLEY STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 45 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7HE
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 221 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
KENDRICK VIEW DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 39 LONDON ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 5BL
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (READING) LTD
Address: 27, ERLEIGH ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 5LU
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LONG BARN LANE SURGERY
Address: 22 LONG BARN LANE, WHITLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7SZ
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9871377
MILMAN & KENNET SURGERY
Address: MILMAN ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, 1ST FLOOR, 50 MILMAN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0AR
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9862286
MILMAN & KENNET SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: MILMAN ROAD, READING, RG2 0AR
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
WHITLEY VILLA SURGERY
Address: 1 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7AB
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
DR. M. L. SWAMI
Address: COLEY PARK SURGERY, 80 WENSLEY ROAD, COLEY PARK, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 6DN
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 01189592141
SOUTH READING SURGERY
Address: 257 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8LE
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WHITLEY 277 PHARMACY
Address: 277 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, RG2 0JA
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 872238
BASINGSTOKE ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 71 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0ER
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9875712
MILMAN ROAD PHARMACY
Address: GROUND FLOOR, MILMAN ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, 50 MILMAN ROAD, READING, RG2 0AR
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 864015
WHITLEY WOOD PHARMACY
Address: 534 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8NY
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9872023
NEWDAYS PHARMACY
Address: 60 WENSLEY ROAD, COLEY PARK, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 6DJ
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9590270
CHRISTCHURCH ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 68 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, READING, RG2 7AZ
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 871868
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Reading West Station is 1.79 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.
Reading Station is 1.91 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.