Orkney Close is a street located in the town of Reading. It uses the postcode RG31 7YW. The street has a length of approximately 53 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and West Berkshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
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 Number of 26901386 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Berkshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 40.18 miles West from central London., 2.87 miles West from Reading, 12.13 miles North from Basingstoke and 22.25 miles West from Woking.
ORKNEY CLOSE is within the Post Town of READING
Map of Orkney Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003374 (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.
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Budget Friendly Hotels near Orkney 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 |
1.00 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Reading M4 Westbound Address: Moto Service Area, M4, Reading, RG30 3UQ Telephone: 0871 984 6242 Visit Hotel Page |
1.16 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Reading Central Address: Oxthorn House, 60 Oxford Rd, Reading, RG1 7LT Telephone: 0871 984 6211 Visit Hotel Page |
2.60 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Reading Caversham Bridge Address: Richfield Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.61 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Reading Central Address: Letcombe Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.81 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Orkney Close
UPRN: 100080243988
EPC Current: E
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080243990
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 31
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080243991
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1967-1975
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080243992
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 6
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080243993
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 7
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 100080243994
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Detached
Age Band: 1976-1982
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | £530,000 | £530,000 | £530,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £565,000 | £565,000 | £565,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | £650,000 | £577,000 | £589,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | £582,000 | £582,000 | £582,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Williams | 209 Halls Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4PT | Visit Website |
| Village Properties | 92 School Road, Tilehurst, RG31 5AU | Visit Website |
| Parkers Estate Agents | 68 School Road Tilehurst RG31 5AW | |
| Sansome & George Residential Sales Ltd | 84 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5AW | Visit Website |
| Romans | 30 - 30a School Road, Tilehurst, RG31 5AN | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Thames Valley |
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Location Details
| Orkney Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.440686 |
| Longitude | -1.033816 |
| OS Easting (X): | 467145 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 171796 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU671718 |
Known Residential Addresses for Orkney Close
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Roads that have a Junction with Orkney Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Carters Rise | 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 (12.68 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 | E00082207 |
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| ONS Area Name | Indian Tech Achievers |
| Average Age | 39.79 |
| Area Population | 1386.00 |
| Male Population | 701.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 685.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 14 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01016274 |
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| LSOA Name: | West Berkshire 008B |
| SOA Code: | 3b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003374 |
| MSOA Name: | West Berkshire 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Reading Southcote Esso Express |
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| Southcote Service Station, 108 Bath Rd, Reading, RG30 2EU |
| 0345 677 9663 |
| Distance: 0.77 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Reading Southcote Esso Express |
| Asda Tilehurst |
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| Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, RG30 4EL |
| 0118 959 8748 |
| Distance: 0.95 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Tilehurst |
| Sainsburys Calcot |
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| Bath Road, Calcot, Reading, England, RG31 7SA |
| 0118 3623956 |
| Distance: 1.2 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Calcot |
| Waitrose Reading |
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| 980 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6WR |
| 0118 9422444 |
| Distance: 1.84 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Reading |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0118 | TILEHURST - THTT | P34 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | >=30 | >=30 | >=30 | Y | 7 |
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 Reading West |
| The Member of Parliament is Olivia Bailey |
| Details for the MP Olivia Bailey on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Olivia Bailey on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Olivia Bailey won with a majority of 1,361 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 68,781 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Tilehurst South & Holybrook Ward |
| Parish: Holybrook Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Berkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Address: Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, Fawley Road, Southcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EP
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01189574730
King's Academy Prospect
Address: King's Academy Prospect, Cockney Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EX
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01189590466
England Primary Schools
Southcote Primary School
Address: Southcote Primary School, Silchester Road, Southcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EJ
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01189375533
Wilson Primary School
Address: Wilson Primary School, Wilson Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2RW
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01189375573
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Address: English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Dee Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4BE
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01189375466
Churchend Primary Academy
Address: Churchend Primary Academy, Usk Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4HP
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01189375450
Churchend Primary School
Address: Churchend Primary School, Usk Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4HP
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact:
Moorlands Primary School
Address: Moorlands Primary School, Church End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4UN
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01189375505
St Michael's Primary School
Address: St Michael's Primary School, Dee Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4AS
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01189015550
Manor Primary School
Address: Manor Primary School, 110 Ashampstead Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3LJ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01189375494
Meadow Park Academy
Address: Meadow Park Academy, Norcot Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BS
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01189375562
Springfield Primary School
Address: Springfield Primary School, Barton Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5NJ
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01189421797
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Paul's Catholic Primary School, City Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 4SZ
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01189422003
Kennet Valley Primary School
Address: Kennet Valley Primary School, Carters Rise, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7YT
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 01189414410
Birch Copse Primary School
Address: Birch Copse Primary School, Wittenham Avenue, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5LN
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01189427442
Park Lane Primary School
Address: Park Lane Primary School, School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5BD
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01189375515
Calcot Junior School
Address: Calcot Junior School, Curtis Road, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 4XG
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01189428727
Calcot Infant School and Nursery
Address: Calcot Infant School and Nursery, Curtis Road, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 4XG
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01189418189
Theale C.E. Primary School
Address: Theale C.E. Primary School, Englefield Road, Theale C.E. Primary School, Reading, RG7 5AS
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: 01189302239
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: 1.62 (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: 3.18 (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: 3.42 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Dunedin Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: TILEHURST HEALTH CLINIC, CORWEN ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4SH
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
READING DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE
Address: TILEHURST HEALTH CLINIC, CORWEN ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4SH
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
ADP DENTAL CO LTD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17-18 MEADWAY PRECINT, HONEY END LANE, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4AA
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
J PATEL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: HILDEN HOUSE, 63 HILDENS DRIVE, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5HY
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
THE TRIANGLE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 79 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AT
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: :
CHAPEL HILL (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 6 CHAPEL HILL, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5DG
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
DR. BORTHWICK
Address: CALCOT SURGERY, 72A ROYAL AVENUE, CALCOT, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 4UR
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9428688
DR. S. E. WILLIAMS
Address: SOUTHCOTE CLINIC, CORONATION SQUARE, SOUTHCOTE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 3QP
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9508640
CIRCUIT LANE SURGERY
Address: 53 CIRCUIT LANE, READING, RG30 3AN
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
THE POTTERIES
Address: TYLERS PLACE, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 6BW
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9427528
WESTWOOD ROAD SURGERY
Address: 66 WESTWOOD ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5PR
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9427421
TILEHURST VILLAGE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 92 WESTWOOD ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG31 5PP
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: HONEY END LANE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4EL
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9514710
MEDWAY PHARMACY
Address: 32 MEADWAY PRECINCT, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 4AA
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 580477
SOUTHCOTE PHARMACY
Address: 36 CORONATION SQUARE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 3QN
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9575619
TRIANGLE PHARMACY
Address: 90 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AW
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9427523
TILEHURST PHARMACY
Address: 7 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AR
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9427353
POTTERY ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 2A TYLERS PLACE, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 6BW
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 964203
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
CALCOT SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: SAVACENTRE, BATH ROAD, CALCOT, READING, RG31 7SA
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
THE OPTICIAN ODIHAM
Address: WATERSIDE, 1650 ARLINGTON BUSINESS PARK, THEALE, READING, RG7 4SA
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (TILEHURST)
Address: 11 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AR
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
READING WEST EXTRA
Address: PORTMAN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1AW
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: :
OPTICS ZONE LIMITED
Address: 365-367 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1HA
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO OPTICIANS
Address: 100 SOUTH OAK WAY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 6UE
Distance: 2.55 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Theale Station is 1.84 miles away.
Address: Theale station, Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AA
Theale is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Theale Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Reading West Station is 2.13 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.