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About Forge Close
Forge Close is a street located in the Urban Area of Caversham. It uses the postcode RG4 8BG. The street has a length of approximately 67 metres.
Forge Close 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.
Forge Close has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 31000525 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Forge Close is located within the county of Berkshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 36.81 miles West from central London., 0.87 miles North East from Reading, 14.62 miles North from Basingstoke and 20.07 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 Forge Close
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Chaneys Chartered Surveyors | Chiltern House, Marsack Street, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 5AP | Visit Website |
| Savills Lettings | Ground Floor, Hawker House, 5-6 Napier Court, Napier Road, Caversham, Reading, RG1 8BW | Visit Website |
| Savills New Homes | 5-6 Napier Court, Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8BW | Visit Website |
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Location Details
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| Latitude | 51.464973 |
| Longitude | -0.958923 |
| OS Easting (X): | 472311 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 174568 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU723746 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Thames Valley |
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Frequently asked Questions for Forge Close
What Council (Local Authority) is Forge Close in?
Forge Close is located within the local authority area of Reading Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is Forge Close in?
Forge Close is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Forge Close in?
Forge Close is located within the ward of Caversham.
What County is Forge Close in?
Forge Close is located within the ceremonial county of Berkshire.
What Constituency is Forge Close in?
Forge Close is located within the constituency of Reading East.
What Part of the UK is Forge Close in?
Forge Close is located within the South East (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Forge Close in?
Forge Close is located within the Reading Council area.
What Police Force area is Forge Close in?
Forge Close is located within the Thames Valley Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Forge Close
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| Gosbrook Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Forge Close , RG4 8BG
| Sunrise | 05:48 |
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| Sunset | 20:15 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Forge Close, RG4 8BG
| Observed at Weather Station: | Benson 23 April 2024 at 17:00 (12.25 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 10.2°C (66.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (11 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00082661 |
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| ONS Area Name | Families in Terraces and Flats |
| Average Age | 37.12 |
| Area Population | 1585.00 |
| Male Population | 822.00 (52%) |
| Female Population | 763.00 (48%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 17 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01016365 |
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| LSOA Name: | Reading 004C |
| SOA Code: | 3d |
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| MSOA Code: | E02003392 |
| MSOA Name: | Reading 004 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Reading Extra |
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| Napier Rd, Reading, RG1 8DF |
| 0345 677 9573 |
| Distance: 0.36 Miles |
| Directions from Forge Close to Tesco Reading Extra |
| Waitrose Caversham |
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| 51 Church Street, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8AY |
| 0118 9482912 |
| Distance: 0.65 Miles |
| Directions from Forge Close to Waitrose Caversham |
| Iceland Caversham |
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| 39 St Martins Precinct, Church Street, Caversham, RG4 8BA |
| 01189462211 |
| Distance: 0.69 Miles |
| Directions from Forge Close to Iceland Caversham |
| Tesco Caversham Esso Express |
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| 18-20 Church St, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8AU |
| 0345 677 9136 |
| Distance: 0.73 Miles |
| Directions from Forge Close to Tesco Caversham Esso Express |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 0118 | CAVERSHAM - THCV | P18 | FTTC |
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: Caversham Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Berkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
St Martin's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Martin's Catholic Primary School, Pendennis Avenue, Caversham Park Village, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6SS
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01189375544
Micklands Primary School
Address: Micklands Primary School, Micklands Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6LU
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01189375500
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Washington Road, Caversham, St Anne's School, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 5AA
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01189375537
The Hill Primary School
Address: The Hill Primary School, Peppard Road, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8TU
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01189375560
Emmer Green Primary School
Address: Emmer Green Primary School, Grove Road, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8LN
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01189375464
Thameside Primary School
Address: Thameside Primary School, Harley Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8DB
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01189375551
Caversham Primary School
Address: Caversham Primary School, Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7RA
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01189375454
E P Collier Primary School
Address: E P Collier Primary School, Ross Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DZ
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01189375470
Civitas Academy
Address: Civitas Academy, 90a Great Knollys Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7HL
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01184676720
Oxford Road Community School
Address: Oxford Road Community School, 146 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PJ
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01189375511
The Heights Primary School
Address: The Heights Primary School, 129 Upper Woodcote Road, Reading, RG4 7LB
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: 01183570123
England Secondary Schools
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Address: Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8LR
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01189015800
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01189015859
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 0.98 miles
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Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Forge Close
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Forge Close
BALMORE PARK SURGERY
Address: 59A HEMDEAN ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 7SS
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9471455
ELDON SQUARE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 9 ELDON SQUARE, READING, RG1 4DP
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
DR D'CRUZ
Address: 9 ELDON SQUARE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4DT
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 352121
MELROSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 73 LONDON ROAD, READING, RG1 5BS
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
MELROSE SURGERY
Address: 73 LONDON ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 5BS
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9595200
BROAD STREET HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 1ST FLOOR, BROAD ST HC, 103-105 BROAD STREET MALL, READING, RG1 7QA
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9028300
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Forge Close
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Forge Close
READING EXTRA
Address: NAPIER ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 8DF
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
ROBIN JAMES OPTICIANS
Address: 44 CHURCH STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8AU
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (QV ST, READING)
Address: 12-14 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, READING, RG1 1TG
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: :
EYESITE (READING)
Address: 142 FRIAR STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1EX
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [READING]
Address: LOWER GROUND LEVEL, HAVELL HOUSE, 62-66 QUEEN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4AZ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (READING)
Address: L42 THE ORACLE, 120-121 BROAD STREET, READING, RG1 2BD
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Reading Station is 0.70 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 1.50 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.