Gravel Hill is a street located in the Urban Area of Caversham. The street has a length of approximately 629 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 31000579 and 31001458 in the National Street Gazetteer.
The street has the postcodes of RG4 8QN, RG4 8QL and RG4 8QJ.
It is located within the county of Berkshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 37.92 miles West from central London., 2.2 miles North from Reading, 15.6 miles North from Basingstoke and 21.82 miles North West from Woking.
GRAVEL HILL is within the Post Town of
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Map of Gravel Hill
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003390 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for Gravel Hill |
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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 Gravel Hill
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Reading Caversham Bridge Address: Richfield Avenue Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.50 |
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2: Name:easyHotel Reading Address: 132-138, Caversham Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.62 |
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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 |
2.11 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Reading Central Address: Letcombe Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.43 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Reading Whitley Address: 387 Basingstoke Rd, Reading, RG2 0JE Telephone: 0871 984 6209 Visit Hotel Page |
3.97 |
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House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £475,000 | £450,000 | £462,500 | 2 |
| 2017 | £705,000 | £715,000 | £710,000 | 2 |
| 2018 | £425,000 | £692,500 | £677,500 | 3 |
| 2020 | £525,000 | £504,250 | £492,417 | 3 |
| 2021 | £725,000 | £630,000 | £651,667 | 3 |
| 2022 | £935,000 | £935,000 | £935,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black & White Property Services | Chiltern Chambers St Peters Avenue Caversham Reading RG4 7DH | Visit Website |
| Bridges Estate Agents | 1 Church Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7AA | Visit Website |
| Farmer & Dyer | No1 Prospect Street Caversham RG4 8JB | Visit Website |
| NEA Lettings | 7 Prospect Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8JB | Visit Website |
| Nicholas Estate Agents | 7 Prospect Street, Caversham, RG4 8JB | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Thames Valley |
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| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Gravel Hill | |
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| Latitude | 51.485564 |
| Longitude | -0.986527 |
| OS Easting (X): | 470362 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 176831 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU704768 |
Known Residential Addresses for Gravel Hill
- 12
- 62
- SHIPNELLS FARM
- 27
- 33
- 1A
- 23
- 7
- 9
- 1
- 11
- 5
Roads that have a Junction with Gravel Hill
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Kidmore Road | junction |
| Kidmore Road | junction |
| Highdown Hill Road | junction |
| Cherwell Road | junction |
| Merthyr Vale | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:05 |
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| Sunset | 15:59 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Benson 22 December 2024 at 08:00 (10.43 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 4.3°C (76.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (13 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00082977 & E00082976 |
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| ONS Area Name | Indian Tech Achievers |
| Average Age | 38.43 |
| Area Population | 1418.00 |
| Male Population | 693.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 725.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 7 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01016430 |
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| LSOA Name: | Reading 002E |
| SOA Code: | 8c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003390 |
| MSOA Name: | Reading 002 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Emmer Green Esso Express |
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| Buckingham Dr, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8RZ |
| 0345 674 6504 |
| Distance: 1.04 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Emmer Green Esso Express |
| Tesco Caversham Esso Express |
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| 18-20 Church St, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8AU |
| 0345 677 9136 |
| Distance: 1.32 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Caversham Esso Express |
| Iceland Caversham |
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| 39 St Martins Precinct, Church Street, Caversham, RG4 8BA |
| 01189462211 |
| Distance: 1.37 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Caversham |
| Waitrose Caversham |
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| 51 Church Street, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8AY |
| 0118 9482912 |
| Distance: 1.38 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Caversham |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0118 | CAVERSHAM - THCV | P22 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 29.3 | 10.2 | >=30 | Y | 12 |
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: Thames Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Berkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Address: Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8LR
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: 01189015800
England Primary Schools
The Hill Primary School
Address: The Hill Primary School, Peppard Road, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8TU
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: 01189375560
Emmer Green Primary School
Address: Emmer Green Primary School, Grove Road, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8LN
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01189375464
Thameside Primary School
Address: Thameside Primary School, Harley Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8DB
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: 01189375551
Caversham Primary School
Address: Caversham Primary School, Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7RA
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01189375454
E P Collier Primary School
Address: E P Collier Primary School, Ross Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DZ
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 01189375470
The Heights Primary School
Address: The Heights Primary School, 129 Upper Woodcote Road, Reading, RG4 7LB
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01183570123
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 3.93 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Dunedin Hospital |
| 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: 4.28 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Berkshire Hospital |
| 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: 4.49 (miles) |
| Directions from to Prospect Park Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
CAVERSHAM HEIGHTS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 25A KIDMORE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7LR
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 19 PROSPECT STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8JB
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
20 BRIDGE STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 20 BRIDGE STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8AA
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: :
FARNHAM DRIVE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 23 FARNHAM DRIVE, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 6NY
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
FRIAR STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 FRIAR STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1DB
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
LEWIS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 124 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7NL
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
EMMER GREEN SURGERY
Address: 4 ST. BARNABAS ROAD, EMMER GREEN, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8RA
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9486900
EMMER GREEN SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 4 ST. BARNABAS ROAD, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8RA
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
BALMORE PARK SURGERY
Address: 59A HEMDEAN ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 7SS
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9471455
GROVELANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 701 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1HG
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9582525
WESTERN ELMS & CIRCUIT LANE SURGERIES
Address: WESTERN ELMS LODGE, WESTERN ELMS AVENUE, READING, RG30 1AT
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9590257
CHATHAM STREET SURGERY
Address: 121 CHATHAM STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7JE
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9505121
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
EMMER GREEN PHARMACY
Address: 5 CAVENDISH ROAD, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8XU
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 479443
CAVERSHAM PHARMACY
Address: 59 HEMDEAN ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 7SS
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9471776
BOOTS
Address: 45 ST. MARTINS PRECINCT, CHURCH STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8BA
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9471602
MARKAND PHARMACY
Address: 122 HENLEY ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 6DH
Distance: 1.55 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9472464
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO EXTRA, PORTMAN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1AH
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: tel: 03450 269558
OXFORD ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 270-274 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1AD
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 574999
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
ROBIN JAMES OPTICIANS
Address: 44 CHURCH STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8AU
Distance: 1.34 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: 2.04 miles
Contact: :
EYESITE (READING)
Address: 142 FRIAR STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1EX
Distance: 2.09 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (QV ST, READING)
Address: 12-14 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, READING, RG1 1TG
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BROAD ST, READING)
Address: 45 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AA
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Reading Station is 1.96 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 2.09 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.