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About Kensington Road
Kensington Road is a street located in the town of Reading. The street has a length of approximately 516 metres.
Kensington Road 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.
Kensington Road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 31000734 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Kensington Road is located within the county of Berkshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 38.57 miles West from central London., 1.17 miles West from Reading, 13.42 miles North from Basingstoke and 21.26 miles North West from Woking.
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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?Estate Agents near Kensington Road
| Name | Address | Website |
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| You Rent | Lismore House, 28b Wilton Road, Reading,RG30 2SS | Visit Website |
| Reading Estate Agent | 419 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1HA | Visit Website |
| A1 Property Management | 525 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire,RG30 1HJ | Visit Website |
Hotels near Kensington Road
Budget Hotels near Kensington Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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| 1: Name:Premier Inn Reading Caversham Bridge Address:Richfield Avenue Telephone: Visit Site |
0.83 |
| 2: Name:Travelodge Reading Central Address:Oxthorn House, 60 Oxford Rd, Reading, RG1 7LT Telephone:0871 984 6211 Visit Site |
0.88 |
| 3: Name:easyHotel Reading Address:132-138, Caversham Road Telephone: Visit Site |
1.14 |
| 4: Name:Premier Inn Reading Central Address:Letcombe Street Telephone: Visit Site |
1.21 |
| 5: Name:Travelodge Reading Whitley Address:387 Basingstoke Rd, Reading, RG2 0JE Telephone:0871 984 6209 Visit Site |
2.21 |
Location Details
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| Latitude | 51.455017 |
| Longitude | -0.998672 |
| OS Easting (X): | 469565 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 173422 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU696734 |
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Frequently asked Questions for Kensington Road
What Council (Local Authority) is Kensington Road in?
Kensington Road is located within the local authority area of Reading Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is Kensington Road in?
Kensington Road is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Kensington Road in?
Kensington Road is located within the ward of Battle.
What County is Kensington Road in?
Kensington Road is located within the ceremonial county of Berkshire.
What Constituency is Kensington Road in?
Kensington Road is located within the constituency of Reading West.
What Part of the UK is Kensington Road in?
Kensington Road is located within the South East (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Kensington Road in?
Kensington Road is located within the Reading Council area.
What Police Force area is Kensington Road in?
Kensington Road is located within the Thames Valley Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Kensington Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Wilton Road | junction |
| Oxford Road (A329) | junction |
| Prince Of Wales Avenue | junction |
| Norfolk Road | junction |
| Kent Road | junction |
| Gloucester Road | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Kensington Road
| Sunrise | 05:58 |
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| Sunset | 20:07 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Kensington Road
| Observed at Weather Station: | Benson 18 April 2024 at 18:00 (12.16 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.0°C (44.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00082645 & E00082646 |
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| ONS Area Name | Asian Terraces and Flats |
| Average Age | 32.96 & 32.07 |
| Area Population | 1743.00 & 1557.00 |
| Male Population | 871.00 & 793.00 (50%) |
| Female Population | 872.00 & 764.00 (50%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 38 & 36 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01016361 &E01016356 |
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| LSOA Name: | Reading 007E &Reading 008A |
| SOA Code: | 7a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003395 &E02003396 |
| MSOA Name: | Reading 007 &Reading 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Reading W Extra |
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| Portman Rd, Reading, RG30 1AW |
| 0345 026 9558 |
| Distance: 0.24 Miles |
| Directions from Kensington Road to Tesco Reading W Extra |
| Tesco Oxford Rd Express |
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| 211-221 Oxford Rd, Reading, RG1 7PX |
| 0345 610 6350 |
| Distance: 0.52 Miles |
| Directions from Kensington Road to Tesco Oxford Rd Express |
| Tesco Reading Tilehurst Express |
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| 12 Tilehurst Rd, Reading, RG1 7TN |
| 0345 610 2789 |
| Distance: 0.61 Miles |
| Directions from Kensington Road to Tesco Reading Tilehurst Express |
| Asda Tilehurst |
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| Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, RG30 4EL |
| 0118 959 8748 |
| Distance: 0.87 Miles |
| Directions from Kensington Road to Asda Tilehurst |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 0118 | READING CENTRAL - THRG | P60 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 27.9 | >=30 | >=30 | Y | 8 |
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 West |
| The Member of Parliament is Alok Sharma |
| Details for the MP Alok Sharma on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Alok Sharma on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Alok Sharma won with a majority of 4,117 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 74,137 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Battle Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Berkshire |
Nearest Schools
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Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Kensington Road
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Kensington Road
WESTERN ELMS & CIRCUIT LANE SURGERIES
Address: WESTERN ELMS LODGE, WESTERN ELMS AVENUE, READING, RG30 1AT
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9590257
GROVELANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 701 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1HG
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9582525
ABBEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 41 RUSSELL STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7XD
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9573752
RUSSELL STREET SURGERY
Address: 79 RUSSELL STREET, READING, RG1 7XG
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 0844 4778553
CHATHAM STREET SURGERY
Address: 121 CHATHAM STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7JE
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9505121
DR. M. L. SWAMI
Address: COLEY PARK SURGERY, 80 WENSLEY ROAD, COLEY PARK, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 6DN
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01189592141
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Kensington Road
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Kensington Road
OPTICS ZONE LIMITED
Address: 365-367 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1HA
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
READING WEST EXTRA
Address: PORTMAN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1AW
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BROAD ST, READING)
Address: 45 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AA
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
EYESITE (READING)
Address: 142 FRIAR STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1EX
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (QV ST, READING)
Address: 12-14 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, READING, RG1 1TG
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (READING)
Address: L42 THE ORACLE, 120-121 BROAD STREET, READING, RG1 2BD
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Reading West Station is 0.36 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.
Directions from Kensington Road to Reading West Rail Station
Reading Station is 1.18 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.