Map of Chain Street
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About Chain Street
Chain Street is a street located in the town of Reading. It uses the postcode RG1 2HX. The street has a length of approximately 144 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.
Chain 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.
Chain Street has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 31000269 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Chain Street is located within the county of Berkshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 37.48 miles West from central London., 0.07 miles West from Reading, 13.76 miles North from Basingstoke and 20.28 miles North West from Woking.
Chain Street is within the Post Town of READING.
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Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Mauritius Road
15th April 2024
Why is Mauritius Road so called, since when and by whom? Does Greenwich have any particular links with Mauritius? Very interested to know. 🤞🏼
Can You Help?House Sales in Chain Street
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £3,600,000 | £3,600,000 | £3,600,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £20,500,000 | £20,500,000 | £20,500,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Estate Agents near Chain Street
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Queensgate Residential | 11-12 Gun Street Reading RG1 2JR | |
| Prospect Estate Agency | 24 King Street, Reading, RG1 2HE | Visit Website |
| Sara Batting | 17-18 King Street, Reading, RG1 2HE | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for Chain Street
Hotels near Chain Street
Budget Hotels near Chain Street
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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| 1: Name:Travelodge Reading Central Address:Oxthorn House, 60 Oxford Rd, Reading, RG1 7LT Telephone:0871 984 6211 Visit Site |
0.21 |
| 2: Name:Premier Inn Reading Central Address:Letcombe Street Telephone: Visit Site |
0.25 |
| 3: Name:easyHotel Reading Address:132-138, Caversham Road Telephone: Visit Site |
0.57 |
| 4: Name:Premier Inn Reading Caversham Bridge Address:Richfield Avenue Telephone: Visit Site |
0.82 |
| 5: Name:Travelodge Reading Whitley Address:387 Basingstoke Rd, Reading, RG2 0JE Telephone:0871 984 6209 Visit Site |
1.79 |
Location Details
| Chain Street | |
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| Latitude | 51.455077 |
| Longitude | -0.973221 |
| OS Easting (X): | 471333 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 173453 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU713735 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for Chain Street
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Frequently asked Questions for Chain Street
What Council (Local Authority) is Chain Street in?
Chain Street is located within the local authority area of Reading Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is Chain Street in?
Chain Street is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Chain Street in?
Chain Street is located within the ward of Abbey.
What County is Chain Street in?
Chain Street is located within the ceremonial county of Berkshire.
What Constituency is Chain Street in?
Chain Street is located within the constituency of Reading East.
What Part of the UK is Chain Street in?
Chain Street is located within the South East (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Chain Street in?
Chain Street is located within the Reading Council area.
What Police Force area is Chain Street in?
Chain Street is located within the Thames Valley Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Chain Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Gun Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Chain Street , RG1 2HX
| Sunrise | 05:56 |
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| Sunset | 20:09 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Chain Street, RG1 2HX
| Observed at Weather Station: | Benson 19 April 2024 at 07:00 (12.58 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.5°C (80.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (9 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00174484 |
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| ONS Area Name | Multicultural Student Neighbourhoods |
| LSOA Code: | E01033415 |
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| LSOA Name: | Reading 011F |
| SOA Code: | 6a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003399 |
| MSOA Name: | Reading 011 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Broad Street |
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| 7-8 Broad Street, Reading, England, RG1 2BH |
| 0118 959 9824 |
| Distance: 0.12 Miles |
| Directions from Chain Street to Sainsburys Broad Street |
| Tesco Reading Oxford Rd Express |
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| 28 Oxford Rd, Reading, RG1 7LA |
| 0345 610 2847 |
| Distance: 0.16 Miles |
| Directions from Chain Street to Tesco Reading Oxford Rd Express |
| Sainsburys Reading |
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| 52-55 Friar Street, Reading, England, RG1 1DX |
| 0118 959 0958 |
| Distance: 0.17 Miles |
| Directions from Chain Street to Sainsburys Reading |
| Iceland Reading 2 |
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| 47 OXFORD ROAD, READING, , RG1 7QE |
| 01189503016 |
| Distance: 0.17 Miles |
| Directions from Chain Street to Iceland Reading 2 |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0118 - Reading |
| Area Code: 01491 - Henley-on-Thames |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 13.2 | 12.3 | 20.6 | N | 6 |
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 Mathew Rodda |
| Details for the MP Mathew Rodda on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Mathew Rodda on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Mathew Rodda won with a majority of 5,924 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 77,152 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Abbey Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Berkshire |
Nearest Schools
Primary Schools
Katesgrove Primary School
Address: Dorothy Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2NL
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Telling
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-10-04)
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01189375490
Coley Primary School
Address: Wolseley Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AZ
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Pengelly
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-07-03)
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01189375461
Civitas Academy
Address: 90a Great Knollys Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7HL
Headteacher: Salima Ducker
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-09-19)
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01184676720
Secondary Schools
Kendrick School
Address: London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Headteacher: Mrs M Elms
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2008-10-09)
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact:
Kendrick School
Address: London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Headteacher: Ms Christine Kattirtzi
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2022-11-09)
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01189015859
Reading School
Address: Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW
Headteacher: Mr J Weeds
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2010-05-20)
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact:
Higher Schools
The Henley College
Address: Deanfield Avenue, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1UH
Headteacher: Ms Satwant Deol
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-03-31)
Distance: 7.18 miles
Contact: 01491579988
Berkshire College of Agriculture
Address: Hall Place, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 6QR
Headteacher: Mrs Gillian May
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2017-03-10)
Distance: 13.05 miles
Contact:
Basingstoke College of Technology
Address: Worting Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8TN
Headteacher: Mr Anthony Bravo
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-02-03)
Distance: 15.71 miles
Contact: 01256354141
Nearest Hospitals
| 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: 1.06 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Berkshire 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: 1.08 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Dunedin 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: 1.57 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Berkshire Independent Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Chain Street
FRIAR STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 FRIAR STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1DB
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
ZENITH HOUSE
Address: CHEAPSIDE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7AQ
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
PURESMILE READING LIMITED
Address: 9-10 MARKET PLACE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2EG
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
KENDRICK VIEW DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 39 LONDON ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 5BL
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: :
LEWIS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 124 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7NL
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
OXFORD ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 165 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7UZ
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Chain Street
BROAD STREET HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 1ST FLOOR, BROAD ST HC, 103-105 BROAD STREET MALL, READING, RG1 7QA
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9028300
LONDON STREET SURGERY
Address: 72 LONDON STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4SJ
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 072994
CHATHAM STREET SURGERY
Address: 121 CHATHAM STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7JE
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9505121
ABBEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 41 RUSSELL STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7XD
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9573752
RUSSELL STREET SURGERY
Address: 79 RUSSELL STREET, READING, RG1 7XG
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 0844 4778553
MELROSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 73 LONDON ROAD, READING, RG1 5BS
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Chain Street
BOOTS
Address: 47-48 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AE
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 57268
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 55-59 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AF
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9599772
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9571135
SAOOD PHARMACY
Address: 104A OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7LL
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
NEWDAYS PHARMACY
Address: 60 WENSLEY ROAD, COLEY PARK, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 6DJ
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9590270
MILMAN ROAD PHARMACY
Address: GROUND FLOOR, MILMAN ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, 50 MILMAN ROAD, READING, RG2 0AR
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 864015
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Chain Street
SPECSAVERS (BROAD ST, READING)
Address: 45 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AA
Distance: 0.05 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (READING)
Address: L42 THE ORACLE, 120-121 BROAD STREET, READING, RG1 2BD
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
EYESITE (READING)
Address: 142 FRIAR STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1EX
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (QV ST, READING)
Address: 12-14 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, READING, RG1 1TG
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (READING ORACLE CENTRE)
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [READING]
Address: LOWER GROUND LEVEL, HAVELL HOUSE, 62-66 QUEEN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4AZ
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Reading Station is 0.26 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 0.74 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.