Blackwater Close is a street located in the village of Spencers Wood. It uses the postcode RG7 1DT. The street has a length of approximately 155 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Wokingham is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Wokingham (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 44700163 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Berkshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 37.96 miles West from central London., 4.31 miles South from Reading, 9.88 miles North East from Basingstoke and 18.56 miles West from Woking.
BLACKWATER CLOSE is within the Post Town of READING
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Map of Blackwater Close
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003455 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for Blackwater 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.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Blackwater Close
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Reading Gateway M4 J11 Address: Reading Gateway Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.83 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Reading South Grazeley Green Address: Goring Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.30 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Reading South Address: Goring Lane Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.30 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Reading Whitley Address: 387 Basingstoke Rd, Reading, RG2 0JE Telephone: 0871 984 6209 Visit Hotel Page |
2.53 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Reading M4 Westbound Address: Moto Service Area, M4, Reading, RG30 3UQ Telephone: 0871 984 6242 Visit Hotel Page |
3.64 |
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EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) Information for Blackwater Close
UPRN: 14000944
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 14000945
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 14000946
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 14000948
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1991-1995
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 14000951
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Flat
Tenure: rental (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 14000953
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: C
Habitable Rooms: 2
Property Type: Maisonette
Tenure: rental (private)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 14000956
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 3
Property Type: House
Tenure: Rented (social)
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 14000960
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1996-2002
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 14000963
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: A
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 14000964
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 14000966
EPC Current: D
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 5
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 14000968
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
UPRN: 14001050
EPC Current: C
EPC Potential: B
Habitable Rooms: 4
Property Type: House
Tenure: Owner-occupied
Built Form: Semi-Detached
Age Band: 1983-1990
Mains Gas: Yes
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £372,500 | £370,000 | £355,833 | 3 |
| 2021 | £185,950 | £355,000 | £270,475 | 2 |
| 2023 | £192,000 | £192,000 | £192,000 | 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 |
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| Parkers Estate Agents | Basingstoke Road, Spencers Wood, RG7 1AP | |
| Davis Tate | No. 5 School Green, Shinfield, RG2 9EE | Visit Website |
| Gooding & Co | 6 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8JA | Visit Website |
| Persona by Home Group (South) | Flagstaff Road, Reading , RG2 6AB | |
| Roger Platt | Chalfont Way, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 5HQ |
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| Police Force: Thames Valley |
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Location Details
| Blackwater Close | |
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| Latitude | 51.392772 |
| Longitude | -0.969883 |
| OS Easting (X): | 471663 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 166528 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU717665 |
Known Residential Addresses for Blackwater Close
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Roads that have a Junction with Blackwater Close
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Larchside Close | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:06 |
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| Sunset | 16:02 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Odiham 25 December 2024 at 20:00 (10.75 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 8.0°C (97.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (2 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00084195 |
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| ONS Area Name | Older Workers and Retirement |
| Average Age | 40.58 |
| Area Population | 1878.00 |
| Male Population | 949.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 929.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 6 (0%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01016683 |
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| LSOA Name: | Wokingham 017B |
| SOA Code: | 8a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003455 |
| MSOA Name: | Wokingham 017 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Iceland Lower Earley |
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| Unit 4 Chalfont Square, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 5HJ |
| 01189751175 |
| Distance: 2.6 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Lower Earley |
| Sainsburys Reading Shinfield Road Local |
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| 232 Shinfield Road, Reading, England, RG2 8EX |
| 1189866639 |
| Distance: 2.66 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Reading Shinfield Road Local |
| Tesco Reading Shinfield Express |
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| 203-207 Shinfield Rd, Reading, RG2 8HA |
| 0345 026 9024 |
| Distance: 2.67 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Reading Shinfield Express |
| Asda Lower Earley |
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| Chalfont Way, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 5TT |
| 0118 987 0300 |
| Distance: 2.71 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Lower Earley |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 0118 | SPENCERS WOOD - THSPD | P9 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 23 | 19.6 | >=30 | Y | 28 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Wokingham |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, Surrey &RG40 1BN |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01189 746 000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Wokingham |
| 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: Shinfield South Ward |
| Parish: Shinfield Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: Berkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School
Address: Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School, Chestnut Crescent, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9EJ
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01189883663
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
Address: Alder Grove Church of England Primary School, Alder Grove, Shinfield, Berkshire, RG2 9RA
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01183247218
Shinfield Infant and Nursery School
Address: Shinfield Infant and Nursery School, School Green, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact:
Lambs Lane Primary School
Address: Lambs Lane Primary School, Back Lane, Spencers Wood, Spencers Wood, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1JB
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01189883820
Grazeley Parochial Church of England Aided Primary School
Address: Grazeley Parochial Church of England Aided Primary School, Mereoak Lane, Grazeley, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1JY
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01189883340
England Secondary Schools
Oakbank
Address: Oakbank, Hyde End Lane, Ryeish Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1ER
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01189883616
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: 4.09 (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: 5.89 (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: 6.49 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Dunedin Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
SHINFIELD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 221 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 2.65 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: WHITLEY SOCIAL SERVICES, 268 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7PJ
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: :
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7HE
Distance: 3.36 miles
Contact: :
MAIDEN PLACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 35 MAIDEN PLACE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, RG6 3HA
Distance: 3.41 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: TARRAGON WAY, BURGHFIELD COMMON, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG7 3YU
Distance: 3.61 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
SWALLOWFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE STREET, SWALLOWFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG7 1QY
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 883134
SWALLOWFIELD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: THE STREET, SWALLOWFIELD, READING, RG7 1QY
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
DR. M. D. SMITH
Address: THE SURGERY, MILLWORTH LANE, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EN
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9884620
SHINFIELD SURGERY
Address: SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
SHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SHINFIELD HOUSE, SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9769101
SOUTH READING & SHINFIELD GROUP MED PRAC
Address: SHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACT, SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 4029177
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: WELFORD HOUSE, BASINGSTOKE ROAD, SPENCERS WOOD, READING, RG7 1AA
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 882882
SHINFIELD PHARMACY
Address: SHINFIELD PRIM CARE CTR, SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9883540
WHITLEY WOOD PHARMACY
Address: 534 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8NY
Distance: 1.91 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9872023
VANTAGE CHEMIST
Address: 231 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HD
Distance: 2.57 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9872850
WHITLEY 277 PHARMACY
Address: 277 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, RG2 0JA
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 872238
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 870300
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
COSTCO OPTICIANS
Address: 100 SOUTH OAK WAY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 6UE
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (READING - SHINFIELD ROAD)
Address: UNIT A, WHITE KNIGHTS RETAIL CENTRE, 203-205 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 2.65 miles
Contact: :
4195 LOWER EARLY
Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT
Distance: 2.72 miles
Contact: :
D & R KIRK OPTICIANS
Address: 47 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 3.64 miles
Contact: :
STEPHEN ABERY OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 46 GIPSY LANE, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HD
Distance: 3.77 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [READING]
Address: LOWER GROUND LEVEL, HAVELL HOUSE, 62-66 QUEEN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4AZ
Distance: 4.18 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Mortimer Station is 3.17 miles away.
Address: Mortimer station, The Street, Mortimer, Berkshire, RG7 3NY
Mortimer is situated on the Reading to Basingstoke Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.
Mortimer Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Earley Station is 4.02 miles away.
Address: Earley station, Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DY
Earley is situated on the North Downs Line|Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines) and is managed by South Western Railway.
Earley Station is staffed on a part time basis.