Maker Close is a street located in the town of Reading. It uses the postcode RG30 3QL. The street has a length of approximately 113 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 31000846 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Berkshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 39.13 miles West from central London., 1.85 miles South West from Reading, 12.48 miles North from Basingstoke and 21.33 miles North West from Woking.
MAKER CLOSE is within the Post Town of READING
Map of Maker Close
| Street Crime (updated 03/12/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003403 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
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Postcodes for Maker Close |
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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 Maker Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Reading M4 Eastbound Address: Burghfield, Reading, RG30 3UQ Telephone: 0871 984 6267 Visit Hotel Page |
1.59 |
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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 |
1.62 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Reading M4 Westbound Address: Moto Service Area, M4, Reading, RG30 3UQ Telephone: 0871 984 6242 Visit Hotel Page |
1.76 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Reading Central Address: Letcombe Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.78 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Reading Caversham Bridge Address: Richfield Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.79 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Maker Close
UPRN: 310048658
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 310062890
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 310061620
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: unknown
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 310036109
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 310035347
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 1
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 310022799
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 310041883
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 310063130
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 1
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 310026527
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 310018695
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Bungalow
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1950-1966
Mains Gas: Yes
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| You Rent | Lismore House, 28b Wilton Road, Reading,RG30 2SS | Visit Website |
| A1 Property Management | 525 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire,RG30 1HJ | Visit Website |
| Reading Estate Agent | 419 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HA | Visit Website |
| Smart Move | 152 Oxford Road, Reading,RG1 7PJ | Visit Website |
| Persona by Home Group (South) | Flagstaff Road, Reading , RG2 6AB |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Thames Valley |
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Location Details
| Maker Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.442623 |
| Longitude | -1.009582 |
| OS Easting (X): | 468826 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 172034 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU688720 |
Roads that have a Junction with Maker Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Virginia Way | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:07 |
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| Sunset | 16:07 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Benson 31 December 2024 at 00:00 (12.82 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.2°C (81.6%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00082945 |
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| ONS Area Name | Private Renting Young Families |
| Average Age | 34.11 |
| Area Population | 1395.00 |
| Male Population | 669.00 (48%) |
| Female Population | 726.00 (52%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 30 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01016420 |
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| LSOA Name: | Reading 015B |
| SOA Code: | 7a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003403 |
| MSOA Name: | Reading 015 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Reading Southcote Esso Express |
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| Southcote Service Station, 108 Bath Rd, Reading, RG30 2EU |
| 0345 677 9663 |
| Distance: 0.36 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Reading Southcote Esso Express |
| Asda Tilehurst |
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| Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, RG30 4EL |
| 0118 959 8748 |
| Distance: 0.55 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Tilehurst |
| Tesco Reading W Extra |
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| Portman Rd, Reading, RG30 1AW |
| 0345 026 9558 |
| Distance: 1.19 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Reading W Extra |
| Tesco Reading Tilehurst Express |
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| 12 Tilehurst Rd, Reading, RG1 7TN |
| 0345 610 2789 |
| Distance: 1.25 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Reading Tilehurst Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0118 | READING CENTRAL - THRG | P16 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 8.5 | 3.7 | 20 | Y | 7 |
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 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: Southcote Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Berkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
The WREN School
Address: The WREN School, 61-63 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2BB
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01182143888
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Address: Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, Fawley Road, Southcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EP
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01189574730
King's Academy Prospect
Address: King's Academy Prospect, Cockney Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EX
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01189590466
England Primary Schools
All Saints Junior School
Address: All Saints Junior School, August House, Brownlow Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NP
Distance: 1.08 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: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01189375413
Battle Primary Academy
Address: Battle Primary Academy, Cranbury Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2TD
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01189375421
Southcote Primary School
Address: Southcote Primary School, Silchester Road, Southcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EJ
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01189375533
Wilson Primary School
Address: Wilson Primary School, Wilson Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2RW
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01189375573
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Address: English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Dee Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4BE
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01189375466
Churchend Primary Academy
Address: Churchend Primary Academy, Usk Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4HP
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01189375450
Churchend Primary School
Address: Churchend Primary School, Usk Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4HP
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact:
Moorlands Primary School
Address: Moorlands Primary School, Church End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4UN
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01189375505
St Michael's Primary School
Address: St Michael's Primary School, Dee Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4AS
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01189015550
Manor Primary School
Address: Manor Primary School, 110 Ashampstead Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3LJ
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 01189375494
Kennet Valley Primary School
Address: Kennet Valley Primary School, Carters Rise, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7YT
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01189414410
Calcot Junior School
Address: Calcot Junior School, Curtis Road, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 4XG
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: 01189428727
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Address: Calcot Infant School and Nursery, Curtis Road, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 4XG
Distance: 1.76 miles
Contact: 01189418189
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 0.81 (miles) |
| Directions from to Prospect Park 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: 1.49 (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: 1.79 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Dunedin Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
ADP DENTAL CO LTD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17-18 MEADWAY PRECINT, HONEY END LANE, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4AA
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: TILEHURST HEALTH CLINIC, CORWEN ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4SH
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
READING DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE
Address: TILEHURST HEALTH CLINIC, CORWEN ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4SH
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: :
ELMS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 256 NORCOT ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 6AD
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
OXFORD ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 165 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7UZ
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
LEWIS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 124 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7NL
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
CIRCUIT LANE SURGERY
Address: 53 CIRCUIT LANE, READING, RG30 3AN
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: :
DR. S. E. WILLIAMS
Address: SOUTHCOTE CLINIC, CORONATION SQUARE, SOUTHCOTE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 3QP
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9508640
DR. M. L. SWAMI
Address: COLEY PARK SURGERY, 80 WENSLEY ROAD, COLEY PARK, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 6DN
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01189592141
WESTERN ELMS & CIRCUIT LANE SURGERIES
Address: WESTERN ELMS LODGE, WESTERN ELMS AVENUE, READING, RG30 1AT
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9590257
GROVELANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 701 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1HG
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9582525
RUSSELL STREET SURGERY
Address: 79 RUSSELL STREET, READING, RG1 7XG
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 0844 4778553
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
SOUTHCOTE PHARMACY
Address: 36 CORONATION SQUARE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 3QN
Distance: 0.04 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9575619
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: HONEY END LANE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4EL
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9514710
MEDWAY PHARMACY
Address: 32 MEADWAY PRECINCT, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 4AA
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 580477
GROVELANDS PHARMACY
Address: 2 GROVELANDS ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 2NY
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9572389
NEWDAYS PHARMACY
Address: 60 WENSLEY ROAD, COLEY PARK, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 6DJ
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9590270
WESTERN ELMS PHARMACY
Address: 351-353 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1AY
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 586502
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
OPTICS ZONE LIMITED
Address: 365-367 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1HA
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
READING WEST EXTRA
Address: PORTMAN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1AW
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (TILEHURST)
Address: 11 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AR
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BROAD ST, READING)
Address: 45 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AA
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (READING ORACLE CENTRE)
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: :
EYESITE (READING)
Address: 142 FRIAR STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1EX
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Reading West Station is 1.21 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 1.97 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.