RG8 8AQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (RG8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8AQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case RG which means Reading.
- Postal District. In our case RG8.
- Postal Sector. In our case RG8 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AQ.
The regional mail center for the post area RG is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the RG8 8AQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the RG8 8AQ postcode have the street address of Waterside Drive
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the RG8 8AQ postcode is home to a bustling 101 residents!
RG8 8AQ is within Purley On Thames.
The RG8 8AQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in RG8 8AQ are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached, mid-terraced and end-terraced.
Most properties in RG8 8AQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for RG8 8AQ
The telephone area code for RG8 8AQ is 0118 Reading.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 51.4802593515 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.04005608063 |
How far is the postcode from the Centre of London?
The RG8 8AQ postcode is 39.42 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).
The distance by road is 45.29 miles. Taking the following route.
St Mary's Avenue (0.12 miles), A329 (5.31 miles), A4 (0.68 miles), A3290 (2.08 miles), A329(M) (1.55 miles), M4 (27.72 miles), A4 (4.46 miles).
Retail and Shopping near RG8 8AQ
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
OVERDOWN ROAD
READING
TILEHURST
0.76
RG31 6PR
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KENTWOOD HILL
READING
TILEHURST
0.90
RG31 6DR
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OXFORD ROAD
READING
TILEHURST
1.40
RG30 6TJ
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SCHOOL ROAD
READING
TILEHURST
1.42
RG31 5AN
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Reading
3.40
ESE
122.61
Henley-on-Thames
7.06
NE
55.75
Wallingford
9.11
NNW
336.51
Tadley
9.75
SSW
208.69
Thatcham
10.80
WSW
240.50
Watlington
11.51
N
7.34
Didcot
12.34
NW
315.11
Marlow
12.99
ENE
60.66
Crowthorne
13.16
SE
125.78
Basingstoke
14.84
S
188.09
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Pangbourne
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 18:00 to 21:00 
Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00% NE 2 mph 21:00 to 00:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00% SE 2 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Partly cloudy (night) 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 4.00% SSW 2 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 7.00% SW 2 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 10.00% SW 2 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 9.00% SW 2 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 4.00% SW 4 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 4.00% S 4 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00% SSE 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 53.00% S 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Light rain 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 65.00% S 13 mph 03:00 to 06:00 
Heavy rain 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 85.00% SSW 13 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Light rain 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 57.00% SW 11 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 17.00% SW 13 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 15.00% WSW 13 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 19.00% SW 13 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Light rain shower (night) 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 36.00% WSW 13 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Partly cloudy (night) 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 10.00% W 16 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Clear night 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00% W 16 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Partly cloudy (night) 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 4.00% WNW 16 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00% WNW 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Sunny day 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00% W 11 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 6.00% W 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00% SW 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 18.00% SSW 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Light rain 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 52.00% SSW 11 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Heavy rain 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 76.00% S 13 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Light rain 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 53.00% S 16 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Heavy rain 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 68.00% SSE 18 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 20.00% S 20 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 20.00% WSW 20 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Light rain 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 48.00% WNW 20 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Heavy rain 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 66.00% NW 18 mph 21:00 to 00:00 
Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 16.00% NW 18 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 130.700 Median Mbps 76.100 Maximum Mbps 1096.000
RG8 8AQ has an average download speed of 130.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
464 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
84% of postcodes (994,783) have slower broadband speeds.
16% of postcodes (189,394) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 14.400 Median Mbps 10.000 Maximum Mbps 49.000
RG8 8AQ has an average upload speed of 14.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,303 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
59% of postcodes (698,907) have slower upload speeds.
40% of postcodes (473,431) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Downsway Primary School
Address: Downsway Primary School, Warbreck Drive, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6FE
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01189421362
Purley CofE Primary School
Address: Purley CofE Primary School, Purley Village, Purley-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8AF
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01189842384
Long Lane Primary School
Address: Long Lane Primary School, Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6YG
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01189427187
Pangbourne Primary School
Address: Pangbourne Primary School, Kennedy Drive, Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7LB
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: 01189842315
England Secondary Schools
Denefield School
Address: Denefield School, Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6XY
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01189413458
Nearest Dentists
THE TRIANGLE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 79 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AT
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
CHAPEL HILL (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 6 CHAPEL HILL, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5DG
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: :
ELMS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 256 NORCOT ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 6AD
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: :
J PATEL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: HILDEN HOUSE, 63 HILDENS DRIVE, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5HY
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: TILEHURST HEALTH CLINIC, CORWEN ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4SH
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
READING DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE
Address: TILEHURST HEALTH CLINIC, CORWEN ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4SH
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
OVERDOWN PHARMACY
Address: 5 THE COLONNADE, OVERDOWN ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG31 6PR
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9428990
TILEHURST PHARMACY
Address: 7 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AR
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9427353
TRIANGLE PHARMACY
Address: 90 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AW
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9427523
POTTERY ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 2A TYLERS PLACE, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 6BW
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 964203
GROVELANDS PHARMACY
Address: 2 GROVELANDS ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 2NY
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9572389
PANGBOURNE PHARMACY
Address: 3 THE SQUARE, PANGBOURNE, READING, RG8 7AQ
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 842935
Nearest Opticians
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (TILEHURST)
Address: 11 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AR
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (PANGBOURNE)
Address: 12 WHITCHURCH ROAD, PANGBOURNE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG8 7BP
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: :
READING WEST EXTRA
Address: PORTMAN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1AW
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: :
OPTICS ZONE LIMITED
Address: 365-367 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1HA
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact: :
CALCOT SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: SAVACENTRE, BATH ROAD, CALCOT, READING, RG31 7SA
Distance: 2.77 miles
Contact: :
ROBIN JAMES OPTICIANS
Address: 44 CHURCH STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8AU
Distance: 2.97 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
DR GARGAV
Address: OVERDOWN ROAD SURGERY, 6 OVERDOWN ROAD,, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 6PR
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
TILEHURST VILLAGE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 92 WESTWOOD ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG31 5PP
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
TILEHURST VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: 92 WESTWOOD ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5PP
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9452612
WESTWOOD ROAD SURGERY
Address: 66 WESTWOOD ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5PR
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9427421
THE POTTERIES
Address: TYLERS PLACE, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 6BW
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9427528
GROVELANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 701 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1HG
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9582525
Transport Links
Train Stations
Tilehurst
Address: Tilehurst station, Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG31 6TH
Postcode: RG31 6TH
Line: Great Western Main Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.75 miles
Reading West
Address: Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Postcode: RG1 7PY
Line: Reading to Basingstoke Line|Reading to Taunton Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.74 miles
Pangbourne
Address: Pangbourne station, Shooters Hill, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7DY
Postcode: RG8 7DY
Line: Great Western Main Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.20 miles
Reading
Address: Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Postcode: RG1 1LZ
Line: Reading to Basingstoke Line|North Downs Line|Reading to Taunton Line|Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)|Great Western Main Line
Company:
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.29 miles
Theale
Address: Theale station, Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AA
Postcode: RG7 4AA
Line: Reading to Taunton Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.57 miles
Goring & Streatley
Address: Goring & Streatley station, Gatehampton Road, Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 0EP
Postcode: RG8 0EP
Line: Great Western Main Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.91 miles
Aldermaston
Address: Aldermaston station, Bath Road, Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4LB
Postcode: RG7 4LB
Line: Reading to Taunton Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.88 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M4 J12Distance: 4.55 milesDriving Time: 9.63 minutesM4 J11Distance: 9.27 milesDriving Time: 14.61 minutesM4 J10Distance: 10.39 milesDriving Time: 18.08 minutesA404(M) J9Distance: 15.53 milesDriving Time: 27.47 minutesM4 J13Distance: 16.19 milesDriving Time: 20.99 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands?
Council Tax Bands for RG8 8AQ Council Tax Band Number of Properties Band C 5 Band D 23 Band E 12 Band F 1
What Addresses are in this Postcode?
Addresses for Waterside Drive, Purley On Thames, Reading, which have the RG8 8AQ Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Reading West and Mid Berkshire Member or Parliament 
Olivia Bailey Contact Details Contact Olivia Bailey Political Party Labour
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of West Berkshire council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
West Berkshire Libraries
House Sales
Yearly House Sales
Year High Low Average Sales 2015 £239,000 £239,000 £239,000 1 2017 £308,000 £375,000 £341,500 2 2018 £300,000 £340,000 £320,000 2 2019 £325,000 £397,500 £334,167 3 2020 £310,000 £370,000 £366,250 4 2021 £318,000 £450,000 £308,480 5 2022 £540,000 £540,000 £540,000 1 2023 £350,000 £460,000 £395,000 3
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near RG8 8AQ Supermarket Distance Directions Waitrose, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 6WR 2.17 miles Directions to Waitrose Asda, Honey End Lane, READING, RG30 4EL 4.12 miles Directions to Asda Lidl, Bath Road, READING, RG30 2HB 4.20 miles Directions to Lidl Aldi, Bath Road, READING, RG30 2HB 4.20 miles Directions to Aldi Lidl, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS 4.39 miles Directions to Lidl
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near RG8 8AQ Burger King Distance Directions Reading Station Concourse, Reading, RG1 1LZ 3.30 miles Directions to Reading Station Concourse Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN 3.31 miles Directions to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall Reading M4, Eastbound, Reading, RG30 3UQ 3.75 miles Directions to Reading M4, Eastbound Reading M4 (westbound), Reading, RG30 3UQ 3.90 miles Directions to Reading M4 (westbound)
Mcdonald's Restaurants near RG8 8AQ Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS 2.73 miles Directions to McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS McDonald's, Bath Road, Calcot, READING, RG31 7SA 2.77 miles Directions to McDonald's, Bath Road, Calcot, READING, RG31 7SA McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP 3.26 miles Directions to McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG 3.52 miles Directions to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG
KFC Restaurants near RG8 8AQ Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR 1.72 miles Directions to KFC Reading - Oxford Road KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD 3.64 miles Directions to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ 3.74 miles Directions to KFC Reading - M4 West Services KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG 4.69 miles Directions to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA 5.43 miles Directions to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OVERDOWN ROAD | READING | TILEHURST | 0.76 | RG31 6PR | View on Google Maps |
| KENTWOOD HILL | READING | TILEHURST | 0.90 | RG31 6DR | View on Google Maps |
| OXFORD ROAD | READING | TILEHURST | 1.40 | RG30 6TJ | View on Google Maps |
| SCHOOL ROAD | READING | TILEHURST | 1.42 | RG31 5AN | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.40 | ESE | 122.61 |
| Henley-on-Thames | 7.06 | NE | 55.75 |
| Wallingford | 9.11 | NNW | 336.51 |
| Tadley | 9.75 | SSW | 208.69 |
| Thatcham | 10.80 | WSW | 240.50 |
| Watlington | 11.51 | N | 7.34 |
| Didcot | 12.34 | NW | 315.11 |
| Marlow | 12.99 | ENE | 60.66 |
| Crowthorne | 13.16 | SE | 125.78 |
| Basingstoke | 14.84 | S | 188.09 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Pangbourne
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 2 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | S 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 53.00% | S 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 65.00% | S 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 85.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 57.00% | SW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 19.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 36.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | W 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | W 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | W 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | W 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 18.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 52.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 76.00% | S 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 53.00% | S 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 68.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 20.00% | S 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 20.00% | WSW 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 48.00% | WNW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 66.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 16.00% | NW 18 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 130.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 76.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1096.000 |
RG8 8AQ has an average download speed of 130.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
464 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
84% of postcodes (994,783) have slower broadband speeds.
16% of postcodes (189,394) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 14.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 49.000 |
RG8 8AQ has an average upload speed of 14.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,303 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
59% of postcodes (698,907) have slower upload speeds.
40% of postcodes (473,431) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Downsway Primary School
Address: Downsway Primary School, Warbreck Drive, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6FE
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01189421362
Purley CofE Primary School
Address: Purley CofE Primary School, Purley Village, Purley-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8AF
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: 01189842384
Long Lane Primary School
Address: Long Lane Primary School, Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6YG
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01189427187
Pangbourne Primary School
Address: Pangbourne Primary School, Kennedy Drive, Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7LB
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: 01189842315
England Secondary Schools
Denefield School
Address: Denefield School, Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6XY
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01189413458
Nearest Dentists
THE TRIANGLE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 79 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AT
Distance: 1.51 miles
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CHAPEL HILL (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 6 CHAPEL HILL, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5DG
Distance: 1.54 miles
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ELMS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 256 NORCOT ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 6AD
Distance: 1.64 miles
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J PATEL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: HILDEN HOUSE, 63 HILDENS DRIVE, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5HY
Distance: 1.73 miles
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COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: TILEHURST HEALTH CLINIC, CORWEN ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4SH
Distance: 1.82 miles
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READING DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE
Address: TILEHURST HEALTH CLINIC, CORWEN ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4SH
Distance: 1.82 miles
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Nearest Chemists
OVERDOWN PHARMACY
Address: 5 THE COLONNADE, OVERDOWN ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG31 6PR
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9428990
TILEHURST PHARMACY
Address: 7 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AR
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9427353
TRIANGLE PHARMACY
Address: 90 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AW
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9427523
POTTERY ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 2A TYLERS PLACE, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 6BW
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 964203
GROVELANDS PHARMACY
Address: 2 GROVELANDS ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 2NY
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9572389
PANGBOURNE PHARMACY
Address: 3 THE SQUARE, PANGBOURNE, READING, RG8 7AQ
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 842935
Nearest Opticians
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (TILEHURST)
Address: 11 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AR
Distance: 1.37 miles
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VISION EXPRESS (PANGBOURNE)
Address: 12 WHITCHURCH ROAD, PANGBOURNE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG8 7BP
Distance: 2.00 miles
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READING WEST EXTRA
Address: PORTMAN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1AW
Distance: 2.31 miles
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OPTICS ZONE LIMITED
Address: 365-367 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1HA
Distance: 2.51 miles
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CALCOT SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: SAVACENTRE, BATH ROAD, CALCOT, READING, RG31 7SA
Distance: 2.77 miles
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ROBIN JAMES OPTICIANS
Address: 44 CHURCH STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8AU
Distance: 2.97 miles
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Nearest GP Surgeries
DR GARGAV
Address: OVERDOWN ROAD SURGERY, 6 OVERDOWN ROAD,, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 6PR
Distance: 0.76 miles
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TILEHURST VILLAGE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 92 WESTWOOD ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG31 5PP
Distance: 1.32 miles
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TILEHURST VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: 92 WESTWOOD ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5PP
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9452612
WESTWOOD ROAD SURGERY
Address: 66 WESTWOOD ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5PR
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9427421
THE POTTERIES
Address: TYLERS PLACE, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 6BW
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9427528
GROVELANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 701 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1HG
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9582525
Transport Links
Train Stations
Tilehurst
Address: Tilehurst station, Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG31 6TH
Postcode: RG31 6TH
Line: Great Western Main Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.75 miles
Reading West
Address: Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Postcode: RG1 7PY
Line: Reading to Basingstoke Line|Reading to Taunton Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.74 miles
Pangbourne
Address: Pangbourne station, Shooters Hill, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7DY
Postcode: RG8 7DY
Line: Great Western Main Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.20 miles
Reading
Address: Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Postcode: RG1 1LZ
Line: Reading to Basingstoke Line|North Downs Line|Reading to Taunton Line|Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)|Great Western Main Line
Company:
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.29 miles
Theale
Address: Theale station, Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AA
Postcode: RG7 4AA
Line: Reading to Taunton Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.57 miles
Goring & Streatley
Address: Goring & Streatley station, Gatehampton Road, Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 0EP
Postcode: RG8 0EP
Line: Great Western Main Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.91 miles
Aldermaston
Address: Aldermaston station, Bath Road, Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4LB
Postcode: RG7 4LB
Line: Reading to Taunton Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.88 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band C | 5 |
| Band D | 23 |
| Band E | 12 |
| Band F | 1 |
What Addresses are in this Postcode?
Addresses for Waterside Drive, Purley On Thames, Reading, which have the RG8 8AQ Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Olivia Bailey |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of West Berkshire council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
West Berkshire LibrariesHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £239,000 | £239,000 | £239,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £308,000 | £375,000 | £341,500 | 2 |
| 2018 | £300,000 | £340,000 | £320,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | £325,000 | £397,500 | £334,167 | 3 |
| 2020 | £310,000 | £370,000 | £366,250 | 4 |
| 2021 | £318,000 | £450,000 | £308,480 | 5 |
| 2022 | £540,000 | £540,000 | £540,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £460,000 | £395,000 | 3 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 6WR | 2.17 miles | Directions to Waitrose |
| Asda, Honey End Lane, READING, RG30 4EL | 4.12 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Lidl, Bath Road, READING, RG30 2HB | 4.20 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Aldi, Bath Road, READING, RG30 2HB | 4.20 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Lidl, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS | 4.39 miles | Directions to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Station Concourse, Reading, RG1 1LZ | 3.30 miles | Directions to Reading Station Concourse |
| Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN | 3.31 miles | Directions to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall |
| Reading M4, Eastbound, Reading, RG30 3UQ | 3.75 miles | Directions to Reading M4, Eastbound |
| Reading M4 (westbound), Reading, RG30 3UQ | 3.90 miles | Directions to Reading M4 (westbound) |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS | 2.73 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS |
| McDonald's, Bath Road, Calcot, READING, RG31 7SA | 2.77 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Bath Road, Calcot, READING, RG31 7SA |
| McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP | 3.26 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP |
| McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG | 3.52 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR | 1.72 miles | Directions to KFC Reading - Oxford Road |
| KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD | 3.64 miles | Directions to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park |
| KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ | 3.74 miles | Directions to KFC Reading - M4 West Services |
| KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 4.69 miles | Directions to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA | 5.43 miles | Directions to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road |