RG20 8LQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (RG20) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8LQ) 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 RG20.
Postal Sector. In our case RG20 8.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LQ.

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 RG20 8LQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is NEWBURY DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the RG20 8LQ postcode have the street address of Benham Chase

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 17 individuals call the RG20 8LQ postcode their home.

It is situated within the post town of NEWBURY within the old postal county of Berkshire.

RG20 8LQ is within the village of Stockcross.

The RG20 8LQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in RG20 8LQ are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached.

Most properties in RG20 8LQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.

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Map of the RG20 8LQ Postcode

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for RG20 8LQ

The telephone area code for RG20 8LQ is 01635 Newbury.

Map Coordinates for RG20 8LQ

Latitude	51.4113478165
Longitude	-1.37572977228

Ordnance Survey Maps for RG20 8LQ

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How far is the RG20 8LQ Postcode from the Centre of London?

The RG20 8LQ postcode is 54.31 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).

The distance by road is 61.38 miles. Taking the following route.

A4 (0.19 miles), A34 (3.69 miles), M4 (49.15 miles), A4 (4.46 miles).

Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from RG20 8LQ © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for RG20 8LQ

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	1.00%	SE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	2.00%	SSE 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	3.00%	SSE 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	5.00%	S 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	7.00%	S 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	12.00%	SSE 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	7.00%	S 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	6.00%	S 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	8.00%	ESE 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	11.00%	NE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	15.00%	ESE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	50.00%	N 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	48.00%	NNW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	19.00%	NW 7 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	20.00%	NNW 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	52.00%	NNW 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	21.00%	N 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	17.00%	NNW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	13.00%	N 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C)	14.00%	N 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	11.00%	N 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	6.00%	N 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the RG20 8LQ Postcode?

Download Speeds For RG20 8LQ

Average Mbps	168.900
Median Mbps	100.000
Maximum Mbps	300.000

RG20 8LQ has an average download speed of 168.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

175 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

94% of postcodes (1,115,174) have slower broadband speeds.

6% of postcodes (69,292) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For RG20 8LQ

Average Mbps	166.800
Median Mbps	100.000
Maximum Mbps	300.000

RG20 8LQ has an average upload speed of 166.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).

6 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

99% of postcodes (1,178,409) have slower upload speeds.

1% of postcodes (6,226) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of RG20 8LQ Postcode

England Primary Schools

Speenhamland Primary School

Address: Speenhamland Primary School, Pelican Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1NU

Distance: 2.16 miles

Contact:

Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery

Address: Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery, Digby Road, Speen, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1TS

Distance: 1.77 miles

School Website

Contact: 0163540318

Stockcross C.E. School

Address: Stockcross C.E. School, Chapel Road, Stockcross, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8LD

Distance: 0.35 miles

School Website

Contact: 01488608356

Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School

Address: Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School, Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2JG

Distance: 2.09 miles

School Website

Contact: 0163540971

Speenhamland School

Address: Speenhamland School, Pelican Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1NU

Distance: 2.16 miles

School Website

Contact: 0163541077

The Winchcombe School

Address: The Winchcombe School, Maple Crescent, Shaw, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1LN

Distance: 2.34 miles

School Website

Contact: 01635232780

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near RG20 8LQ

WESTBROOK HOUSE

Address: 6-8 WEST STREET, NEWBURY, RG14 1BD

Distance: 2.16 miles

Contact: :

OAKTREE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: GERRARDS PLACE, KENNET ROAD, NEWBURY, RG14 5JB

Distance: 2.18 miles

Contact: :

COLOSSEUM DENTAL (HALFORD HOUSE)

Address: WEST STREET, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1BE

Distance: 2.20 miles

Contact: :

NEWBURY DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 4 LONDON ROAD, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1JX

Distance: 2.28 miles

Contact: :

SMILE N SHINE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 110 BARTHOLOMEW STREET, NEWBURY, RG14 5DT

Distance: 2.30 miles

Contact: :

COUSINS DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 110 BARTHOLOMEW STREET, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 5DT

Distance: 2.30 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near RG20 8LQ

DAY LEWIS PHARMACY

Address: G FLOOR UNIT, ACCESS HOUSE, STRAWBERRY HILL, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1GE

Distance: 2.11 miles

Contact: tel: 01635 41813

BOOTS

Address: 4-5 NORTHBROOK STREET, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1DJ

Distance: 2.29 miles

Contact: tel: 01635 40396

WASH COMMON PHARMACY

Address: MONKS LANE, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 7RW

Distance: 2.67 miles

Contact: tel: 01635 35033

BOOTS

Address: UNIT 13 NEWBURY RETAIL PK, PINCHINGTON LANE, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 7HU

Distance: 3.08 miles

Contact: tel: 01635 569572

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: TESCO EXTRA, PINCHINGTON LANE, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 7HB

Distance: 3.09 miles

Contact: tel: 03456 779485

DOWNLAND PHARMACY

Address: EAST LANE, CHIEVELEY, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG20 8UY

Distance: 4.52 miles

Contact: tel: 01635 248485

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near RG20 8LQ

SPECSAVERS (NEWBURY)

Address: 42 NORTHBROOK STREET, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1DT

Distance: 2.25 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWBURY)

Address: 4-5 NORTHBROOK STREET, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1DJ

Distance: 2.29 miles

Contact: :

NEWBURY OPTICAL

Address: 98 NORTHBROOK STREET, NEWBURY, RG14 1AA

Distance: 2.30 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (NEWBURY)

Address: 92 NORTHBROOK STREET, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1AA

Distance: 2.30 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS - NEWBURY HECTORS WAY

Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, HECTORS WAY, NEWBURY, RG14 5AB

Distance: 2.60 miles

Contact: :

NEWBURY EXTRA

Address: PINCHINGTON LANE, GREENHAM, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 7HB

Distance: 3.09 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near RG20 8LQ

STRAWBERRY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: STRAWBERRY HILL HOUSE, OLD BATH ROAD, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1JU

Distance: 2.10 miles

Contact: :

STRAWBERRY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: STRAWBERRY HILL MED.CTR, OLD BATH ROAD, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1JU

Distance: 2.10 miles

Contact: tel: 01635 917917

STRAWBERRY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: OLD BATH ROAD, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1JU

Distance: 2.10 miles

Contact: :

EASTFIELD HOUSE SURGERY

Address: 6 ST. JOHNS ROAD, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 7LW

Distance: 2.51 miles

Contact: tel: 01635 41495

FALKLAND SURGERY

Address: MONKS LANE, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 7DF

Distance: 2.65 miles

Contact: tel: 01635 279972

KINTBURY & WOOLTON HILL SURGERY

Address: KINTBURY SURGERY, KINTBURY, HUNGERFORD, BERKSHIRE, RG17 9UX

Distance: 3.15 miles

Contact: tel: 01488 658294

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Transport Links near RG20 8LQ

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: RG20 8LQ

Kintbury
Kintbury station, Station Road, Kintbury, Berkshire, RG17 9UT
Distance: 3.92 miles
Driving Time: 4.89 minutes
Newbury
Newbury station, Station Approach, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5DG
Distance: 4.01 miles
Driving Time: 6.61 minutes
Newbury Racecourse
Newbury Racecourse station, Hambridge Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5ST
Distance: 5.08 miles
Driving Time: 9.41 minutes
Hungerford
Hungerford station, Station Road, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0DY
Distance: 6.55 miles
Driving Time: 8.68 minutes
Thatcham
Thatcham station, Station Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4PP
Distance: 7.41 miles
Driving Time: 13.00 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near RG20 8LQ

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near RG20 8LQ

M4 J13

Distance: 4.76 miles

Driving Time: 5.23 minutes

M4 J14

Distance: 6.21 miles

Driving Time: 8.02 minutes

M4 J12

Distance: 16.41 miles

Driving Time: 16.67 minutes

M3 J7

Distance: 23.12 miles

Driving Time: 26.90 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the RG20 8LQ Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for RG20 8LQ
Council Tax Band	Number of Properties
Band F	2
Band G	5
Band H	1

What Addresses are in the RG20 8LQ Postcode?

Addresses for Benham Chase, Stockcross, Newbury, Berks, which have the RG20 8LQ Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the RG20 8LQ Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Newbury Co Const
Member or Parliament	Laura Farris
Contact Details	Contact Laura Farris
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the RG20 8LQ Postcode in?

The Council for this Postcode is West Berkshire Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for West Berkshire at the following link West Berkshire.

How much is the Council Tax?

West Berkshire Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much West Berkshire charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the RG20 8LQ Postcode 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 in RG20 8LQ

Yearly House Sales for RG20 8LQ
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2013	£885,000	£885,000	£885,000	1
2014	£680,000	£680,000	£680,000	1
2015	£1,260,000	£1,260,000	£1,260,000	1
2019	£760,000	£760,000	£760,000	1
2020	£760,000	£760,000	£760,000	1
2021	£1,475,000	£1,125,000	£1,300,000	2

Postcodes near the RG20 8LQ Postcode

RG20 8LP

What Popular Supermarkets are near the RG20 8LQ Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near RG20 8LQ
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Waitrose, Oxford Road, NEWBURY, RG14 1NB	3.25 miles	Directions from RG20 8LQ to Waitrose
Aldi, London Road, NEWBURY, RG14 1LA	3.91 miles	Directions from RG20 8LQ to Aldi
Sainsburys, Hectors Way, NEWBURY, RG14 5AB	4.17 miles	Directions from RG20 8LQ to Sainsburys
Lidl, London Road, NEWBURY, RG14 2BX	4.23 miles	Directions from RG20 8LQ to Lidl
Tesco, London Road, NEWBURY, RG14 2BP	4.93 miles	Directions from RG20 8LQ to Tesco

What Popular Restaurants are near the RG20 8LQ Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near RG20 8LQ
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Greenham Road Retail Park, Newbury, RG14 7HZ	2.98 miles	Directions from RG20 8LQ to Greenham Road Retail Park
Chieveley Service Station, Thatcham, RG18 9XX	3.81 miles	Directions from RG20 8LQ to Chieveley Service Station
Membury Service Area, East, Hungerford, RG17 7TZ	9.19 miles	Directions from RG20 8LQ to Membury Service Area, East
Membury Service Area, Hungerford, RG17 7TZ	9.26 miles	Directions from RG20 8LQ to Membury Service Area

Mcdonald's Restaurants near RG20 8LQ
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Northbrook Street, NEWBURY, RG14 1AE	2.27 miles	Directions from RG20 8LQ to McDonald's, Northbrook Street, NEWBURY, RG14 1AE
McDonald's, Newbury Retail Park, Pinchington Lane, NEWBURY, RG14 7HU	3.08 miles	Directions from RG20 8LQ to McDonald's, Newbury Retail Park, Pinchington Lane, NEWBURY, RG14 7HU
McDonald's, A34 Newbury Bypass, Burghclere, NEWBURY, RG20 9BX	4.56 miles	Directions from RG20 8LQ to McDonald's, A34 Newbury Bypass, Burghclere, NEWBURY, RG20 9BX
McDonald's, Bath Road, Calcot, READING, RG31 7SA	13.66 miles	Directions from RG20 8LQ to McDonald's, Bath Road, Calcot, READING, RG31 7SA

KFC Restaurants near RG20 8LQ
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Wharf Road, NEWBURY, RG14 5QP	2.45 miles	Directions from RG20 8LQ to KFC Newbury - Wharf Road
KFC, Membury Motorway Services Area, Lambourn, HUNGERFORD, RG17 7TZ	9.26 miles	Directions from RG20 8LQ to KFC Membury - M4 North Services
KFC, Membury Motorway Services Area, Lambourn, HUNGERFORD, RG17 7TZ	9.26 miles	Directions from RG20 8LQ to KFC Membury - M4 South Services
KFC, Northern Retail Park, Northern Avenue, ANDOVER, SP10 4AU	14.21 miles	Directions from RG20 8LQ to KFC Andover - Northern Avenue
KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ	14.70 miles	Directions from RG20 8LQ to KFC Reading - M4 West Services