Orkney Close Reading is a street located in the town of Reading with a Postcode of RG31 7YW

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About Orkney Close

Orkney Close is a street located in the town of Reading. It uses the postcode RG31 7YW. The street has a length of approximately 53 metres.

The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and West Berkshire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.

Orkney Close is located within the West Berkshire 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.

Orkney Close has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 26901386 in the National Street Gazetteer.

Orkney Close is located within the county of Berkshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 40.18 miles West from central London., 2.87 miles West from Reading, 12.13 miles North from Basingstoke and 22.25 miles West from Woking.

Orkney Close is within the Post Town of READING.

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House Sales in Orkney Close

Yearly House Sales for Orkney Close
YearHighLowAverageSales
2012£365,000£365,000£365,0001
2013£385,000£385,000£385,0001
2017£530,000£530,000£530,0001
2021£565,000£565,000£565,0001
2022£650,000£577,000£613,5002

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Estate Agents near Orkney Close

Estate Agents near Orkney Close
NameAddressWebsite
Patrick Williams209 Halls Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4PTVisit Website
Village Properties92 School Road, Tilehurst, RG31 5AUVisit Website
Parkers Estate Agents68 School Road Tilehurst RG31 5AW

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Hotels near Orkney Close

 

Budget Hotels near Orkney Close

Budget Hotel NameDistance (miles)
1: Name:Travelodge Reading M4 Eastbound
Address:Burghfield, Reading, RG30 3UQ
Telephone:0871 984 6267 Learn More
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2: Name:Travelodge Reading M4 Westbound
Address:Moto Service Area, M4, Reading, RG30 3UQ
Telephone:0871 984 6242 Learn More
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3: Name:Travelodge Reading Central
Address:Oxthorn House, 60 Oxford Rd, Reading, RG1 7LT
Telephone:0871 984 6211 Learn More
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4: Name:Premier Inn Reading Caversham Bridge
Address:Richfield Avenue
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5: Name:Premier Inn Reading Central
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Orkney Close

Location Details

Orkney Close
Map showing the location of Orkney Close
Latitude51.440686
Longitude-1.033816
OS Easting (X):467145
OS Northing (Y):171796
OS Grid Reference:SU671718

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Frequently asked Questions for Orkney Close

What Council (Local Authority) is Orkney Close in?

Orkney Close is located within the local authority area of West Berkshire Council which is a Unitary Authority.

What Parish Council is Orkney Close in?

Orkney Close is located within the area of Holybrook Parish Council.

What Electoral Ward is Orkney Close in?

Orkney Close is located within the ward of Tilehurst South & Holybrook.

What County is Orkney Close in?

Orkney Close is located within the ceremonial county of Berkshire.

What Constituency is Orkney Close in?

Orkney Close is located within the constituency of Reading West.

What Part of the UK is Orkney Close in?

Orkney Close is located within the South East (England) region of the United Kingdom.

What County Council area is Orkney Close in?

Orkney Close is located within the West Berkshire Council area.

What Police Force area is Orkney Close in?

Orkney Close is located within the Thames Valley Police area.

Roads that have a Junction with Orkney Close

StreetJunction Type
Carters Risejunction

Sunset and Sunrise times for Orkney Close , RG31 7YW

Sunrise05:43
Sunset18:34

Latest Weather Conditions for Orkney Close, RG31 7YW

Observed at Weather Station:Benson 29 March 2024 at 12:00 (12.68 miles away)
Current Weather:Overcast
Temperature and Humidity:12.2°C (66.9%)
Wind Direction and Speed:S (21 mph)

  Population Statistics

ONS Area CodeE00082207
ONS Area NameIndian Tech Achievers
Average Age39.79
Area Population1386.00
Male Population701.00 (51%)
Female Population685.00 (49%)
Benefit Claimants14 (1%)
LSOA Code:E01016274
LSOA Name:West Berkshire 008B
SOA Code:3b
SOA Name:
MSOA Code:E02003374
MSOA Name:West Berkshire 008

Nearest Supermarkets

Tesco Reading Southcote Esso Express
Southcote Service Station, 108 Bath Rd, Reading, RG30 2EU
0345 677 9663
Distance: 0.77 Miles
Directions from Orkney Close to Tesco Reading Southcote Esso Express
Asda Tilehurst
Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, RG30 4EL
0118 959 8748
Distance: 0.95 Miles
Directions from Orkney Close to Asda Tilehurst
Sainsburys Calcot
Bath Road, Calcot, Reading, England, RG31 7SA
0118 3623956
Distance: 1.2 Miles
Directions from Orkney Close to Sainsburys Calcot
Waitrose Reading
980 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6WR
0118 9422444
Distance: 1.84 Miles
Directions from Orkney Close to Waitrose Reading

 Telephone Information

Dialling CodeTelephone ExchangeTelephone CabinetFibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises
0118TILEHURST - THTTP34FTTC

 Broadband Information

Speed Average Speed Median Speed Maximum Speed Next-generation access (NGA) Number of Connections
Greater than 2 Mbps >=30 >=30 >=30 Y 7

Local Government

Local Council Details
Within the area of West Berkshire
Visit the Council's Website
Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury, West Berkshire &RG14 5LD
Send email
Telephone Number: 01635 424 00
Local Member of Parliament
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
Ward: Tilehurst South & Holybrook Ward
Parish: Holybrook Parish Council
Ceremonial County: Berkshire

Nearest Schools

Primary Schools

Kennet Valley Primary School

Address: Carters Rise, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7YT

Headteacher: Ms Deirdre Devine

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-11-21)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 0.61 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189414410

Churchend Primary School

Address: Usk Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4HP

Headteacher: Mrs Kate Dethridge

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2008-09-16)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 0.76 miles

Contact:

Churchend Primary Academy

Address: Usk Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4HP

Headteacher: Mr Howard Seymour

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-12-07)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 0.76 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189375450

Secondary Schools

King's Academy Prospect

Address: Cockney Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EX

Headteacher: Mr David Littlemore

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-10-05)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 1.19 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189590466

Little Heath School

Address: Little Heath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5TY

Headteacher: Mr David Ramsden

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-02-27)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 1.96 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189427337

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Address: Fawley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EP

Headteacher: Dr Simon Uttley

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-09-14)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 2.08 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189574730

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)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 10.91 miles

School Website

Contact: 01491579988

Basingstoke College of Technology

Address: Worting Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8TN

Headteacher: Mr Anthony Bravo

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-02-03)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 12.96 miles

School Website

Contact: 01256354141

Queen Mary's College

Address: Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3HF

Headteacher: Mr Mark Henderson

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-12-09)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 13.27 miles

School Website

Contact: 01256417500

Nearest Hospitals

Prospect Park Hospital
Address: Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4EJ,
NHS Sector
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Telephone: 0118 960 5000
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 1.62 (miles)
Directions from to Prospect Park Hospital
The Berkshire Independent Hospital
Address: Swallowscroft, Wensley Road, Reading, RG1 6UZ,
Independent Sector
Ramsay Healthcare UK Operations Limited
Telephone: 0118 902 8121
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 3.18 (miles)
Directions from to The Berkshire Independent Hospital
Spire Dunedin Hospital
Address: 16 Bath Road, Reading, RG1 6NS,
Independent Sector
Spire Healthcare
Telephone: 0118 9587676
Visit Hospital Website
Distance: 3.42 (miles)
Directions from to Spire Dunedin Hospital

 Nearest Dentists

Dentists near Orkney Close

COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC

Address: TILEHURST HEALTH CLINIC, CORWEN ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4SH

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: :

READING DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE

Address: TILEHURST HEALTH CLINIC, CORWEN ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4SH

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: :

ADP DENTAL CO LTD DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 17-18 MEADWAY PRECINT, HONEY END LANE, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4AA

Distance: 0.95 miles

Contact: :

J PATEL DENTAL SURGERY

Address: HILDEN HOUSE, 63 HILDENS DRIVE, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5HY

Distance: 1.25 miles

Contact: :

THE TRIANGLE DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 79 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AT

Distance: 1.25 miles

Contact: :

CHAPEL HILL (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 6 CHAPEL HILL, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5DG

Distance: 1.30 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near Orkney Close

DR. BORTHWICK

Address: CALCOT SURGERY, 72A ROYAL AVENUE, CALCOT, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 4UR

Distance: 0.77 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9428688

DR. S. E. WILLIAMS

Address: SOUTHCOTE CLINIC, CORONATION SQUARE, SOUTHCOTE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 3QP

Distance: 0.93 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9508640

CIRCUIT LANE SURGERY

Address: 53 CIRCUIT LANE, READING, RG30 3AN

Distance: 1.17 miles

Contact: :

THE POTTERIES

Address: TYLERS PLACE, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 6BW

Distance: 1.40 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9427528

WESTWOOD ROAD SURGERY

Address: 66 WESTWOOD ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5PR

Distance: 1.41 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9427421

TILEHURST VILLAGE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: 92 WESTWOOD ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG31 5PP

Distance: 1.47 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Dispensing Chemists

Pharmacies near Orkney Close

ASDA PHARMACY

Address: HONEY END LANE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4EL

Distance: 0.85 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9514710

MEDWAY PHARMACY

Address: 32 MEADWAY PRECINCT, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 4AA

Distance: 0.95 miles

Contact: tel: 01189 580477

SOUTHCOTE PHARMACY

Address: 36 CORONATION SQUARE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 3QN

Distance: 1.01 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9575619

TRIANGLE PHARMACY

Address: 90 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AW

Distance: 1.27 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9427523

TILEHURST PHARMACY

Address: 7 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AR

Distance: 1.38 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9427353

POTTERY ROAD PHARMACY

Address: 2A TYLERS PLACE, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 6BW

Distance: 1.40 miles

Contact: tel: 01189 964203

Nearest Opticians

Opticians near Orkney Close

CALCOT SPECSAVERS LIMITED

Address: SAVACENTRE, BATH ROAD, CALCOT, READING, RG31 7SA

Distance: 1.23 miles

Contact: :

THE OPTICIAN ODIHAM

Address: WATERSIDE, 1650 ARLINGTON BUSINESS PARK, THEALE, READING, RG7 4SA

Distance: 1.33 miles

Contact: :

SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (TILEHURST)

Address: 11 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AR

Distance: 1.38 miles

Contact: :

READING WEST EXTRA

Address: PORTMAN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1AW

Distance: 1.94 miles

Contact: :

OPTICS ZONE LIMITED

Address: 365-367 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1HA

Distance: 1.97 miles

Contact: :

COSTCO OPTICIANS

Address: 100 SOUTH OAK WAY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 6UE

Distance: 2.55 miles

Contact: :

Transport

Nearest Rail Stations

Theale Station is 1.84 miles away.

Address: Theale station, Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AA

Theale is situated on the Reading to Taunton Line and is managed by Great Western Railway.

Theale Station is staffed on a part time basis.

Directions from Orkney Close to Theale Rail Station

Reading West Station is 2.13 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 Orkney Close to Reading West Rail Station

Nearest Airports

London Heathrow Airport is 25.12 miles away Directions from Orkney Close to London Heathrow Airport
London Oxford Airport is 29.61 miles away Directions from Orkney Close to London Oxford Airport
Southampton Airport is 36.72 miles away Directions from Orkney Close to Southampton Airport

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