Map of South Drive
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| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02003404 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
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About South Drive
South Drive is a street located in Reading. The street has a length of approximately 84 metres.
South Drive 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.
South Drive has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 31001181 in the National Street Gazetteer.
South Drive is located within the county of Berkshire, situated in the South East region of the UK. It's 36.42 miles West from central London., 2.08 miles South East from Reading, 12.7 miles North East from Basingstoke and 18.41 miles North West from Woking.
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Swing Swang Lane
28th April 2024
I am trying to find out why the lane is named Swing Swang?
It has been known known this since at least 1905 when hedge making contents used to be held here.
Swing Swang is often used to describe a fairground ride. I remember Swing Boats. Were they a bit like this or is Swing Swang another name for swings?
Swing Swangs are also mentioned in connection to orchards. Or were orchards just good places to have swings?
Estate Agents near South Drive
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Gooding & Co | 6 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8JA | Visit Website |
| Romans | 1 Chalfont Court, Lower Earley District Centre, Lower Earley, RG6 5SY | Visit Website |
| Whiteknights Estate Agents | Unit 5 Chalfont Court, Lower Earley District Centre, Lower Earley, RG6 5SY | Visit Website |
Location Details
| South Drive | |
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| Latitude | 51.430418 |
| Longitude | -0.944054 |
| OS Easting (X): | 473399 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 170740 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SU734707 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Thames Valley |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for South Drive
What Council (Local Authority) is South Drive in?
South Drive is located within the local authority area of Reading Council which is a Unitary Authority.
What Parish Council is South Drive in?
South Drive is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is South Drive in?
South Drive is located within the ward of Church.
What County is South Drive in?
South Drive is located within the ceremonial county of Berkshire.
What Constituency is South Drive in?
South Drive is located within the constituency of Reading East.
What Part of the UK is South Drive in?
South Drive is located within the South East (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is South Drive in?
South Drive is located within the Reading Council area.
What Police Force area is South Drive in?
South Drive is located within the Thames Valley Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with South Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Woolacombe Drive | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for South Drive
| Sunrise | 05:15 |
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| Sunset | 20:45 |
Latest Weather Conditions for South Drive
| Observed at Weather Station: | Odiham 11 May 2024 at 15:00 (13.30 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Cloudy |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 22.0°C (50.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | E (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00082702 |
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| ONS Area Name | Inner City Ethnic Mix |
| Average Age | 38.50 |
| Area Population | 1669.00 |
| Male Population | 817.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 852.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 17 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01016371 |
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| LSOA Name: | Reading 016B |
| SOA Code: | 3c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02003404 |
| MSOA Name: | Reading 016 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Reading Shinfield Express |
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| 203-207 Shinfield Rd, Reading, RG2 8HA |
| 0345 026 9024 |
| Distance: 0.16 Miles |
| Directions from South Drive to Tesco Reading Shinfield Express |
| Sainsburys Reading Shinfield Road Local |
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| 232 Shinfield Road, Reading, England, RG2 8EX |
| 1189866639 |
| Distance: 0.18 Miles |
| Directions from South Drive to Sainsburys Reading Shinfield Road Local |
| Asda Lower Earley |
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| Chalfont Way, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 5TT |
| 0118 987 0300 |
| Distance: 0.59 Miles |
| Directions from South Drive to Asda Lower Earley |
| Iceland Lower Earley |
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| Unit 4 Chalfont Square, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 5HJ |
| 01189751175 |
| Distance: 0.65 Miles |
| Directions from South Drive to Iceland Lower Earley |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0118 - Reading |
| Area Code: 01491 - Henley-on-Thames |
| Area Code: 01344 - Bracknell |
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: Church Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Berkshire |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Radstock Primary School
Address: Radstock Primary School, Radstock Lane, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 5UZ
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01189869050
Hillside Primary School
Address: Hillside Primary School, Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4HQ
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01189755771
Whiteknights Primary School
Address: Whiteknights Primary School, Fairlawn Green, Shinfield Rise, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8EP
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact:
Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School
Address: Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School, Chestnut Crescent, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9EJ
Distance: 1.84 miles
Contact: 01189883663
The Ridgeway Primary School
Address: The Ridgeway Primary School, Hillbrow, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8JD
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: 01189375530
Shinfield Infant and Nursery School
Address: Shinfield Infant and Nursery School, School Green, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact:
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Address: Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Lulworth Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8LX
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01189375434
Geoffrey Field Infant School
Address: Geoffrey Field Infant School, Exbourne Road, Whitley Wood, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01189375473
Geoffrey Field Junior School
Address: Geoffrey Field Junior School, Exbourne Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01189375475
Loddon Primary School
Address: Loddon Primary School, Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7LR
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01189261449
Aldryngton Primary School
Address: Aldryngton Primary School, Off Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HR
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01189265843
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Address: Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Church Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1EY
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01189261657
Earley St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Earley St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Church Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1EY
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact:
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Address: Alfred Sutton Primary School, 148 Wokingham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1JR
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01189375411
Redlands Primary School
Address: Redlands Primary School, Lydford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5QH
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01189375527
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
Address: Alder Grove Church of England Primary School, Alder Grove, Shinfield, Berkshire, RG2 9RA
Distance: 1.81 miles
Contact: 01183247218
The Palmer Primary Academy
Address: The Palmer Primary Academy, 70 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PP
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01189375481
New Christ Church Church of England (VA) Primary School
Address: New Christ Church Church of England (VA) Primary School, Milman Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0AY
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact:
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
Address: Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School, Brixham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7RB
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01189375566
England Secondary Schools
Reading Girls' School
Address: Reading Girls' School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact:
Maiden Erlegh School
Address: Maiden Erlegh School, Silverdale Rd, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HS
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: 01189262467
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Address: Maiden Erlegh School in Reading, 81 Crescent Road, Reading, RG1 5SL
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: 01189668065
UTC Reading
Address: UTC Reading, Crescent Road, East Reading, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5RQ
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01189381020
Reading Girls' School
Address: Reading Girls' School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01189861336
Reading School
Address: Reading School, Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01189015600
Reading School
Address: Reading School, Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
John Madejski Academy
Address: John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8AF
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: 01189370200
Nearest Hospitals
| Circle Reading Hospital |
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| Address: 100 Drake Way, Reading, |
| Independent Sector |
| Circle Health |
| Telephone: 01189 226 888 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.24 (miles) |
| Directions from to Circle Reading Hospital |
| 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: 2.52 (miles) |
| Directions from to Royal Berkshire 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: 3.44 (miles) |
| Directions from to The Berkshire Independent Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near South Drive
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 221 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: WHITLEY SOCIAL SERVICES, 268 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7PJ
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7HE
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
370 WOKINGHAM ROAD (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: 370 WOKINGHAM ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HT
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
THE EVERGREEN DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 448 WOKINGHAM ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HX
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
MAIDEN PLACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 35 MAIDEN PLACE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, RG6 3HA
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near South Drive
CHALFONT SURGERY
Address: CHALFONT SURGERY, CHALFONT CLOSE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5HZ
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9669222
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE, 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, RG2 7HE
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE, 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, RG2 7HE
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9874551
DR. T. UNDERWOOD
Address: CHANCELLOR HOUSE SURGERY, 6 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7BW
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9310006
WILDERNESS PRACTICE
Address: 1 WILDERNESS ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7RU
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9261613
WILDERNESS ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 WILDERNESS ROAD, EARLEY, READING, RG6 7RU
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near South Drive
VANTAGE CHEMIST
Address: 231 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HD
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9872850
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 870300
BOOTS
Address: ASDA MALL, LOWER EARLEY DISTRICT CENTRE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5GA
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9311750
BOOTS
Address: 5 THE PARADE, SILVERDALE ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7NZ
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9262146
CHRISTCHURCH ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 68 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, READING, RG2 7AZ
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 871868
WHITLEY WOOD PHARMACY
Address: 534 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8NY
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9872023
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near South Drive
SPECSAVERS (READING - SHINFIELD ROAD)
Address: UNIT A, WHITE KNIGHTS RETAIL CENTRE, 203-205 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
4195 LOWER EARLY
Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
D & R KIRK OPTICIANS
Address: 47 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
STEPHEN ABERY OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 46 GIPSY LANE, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HD
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [READING]
Address: LOWER GROUND LEVEL, HAVELL HOUSE, 62-66 QUEEN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4AZ
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO OPTICIANS
Address: 100 SOUTH OAK WAY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 6UE
Distance: 1.85 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Earley Station is 1.34 miles away.
Address: Earley station, Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DY
Earley is situated on the North Downs Line|Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines) and is managed by South Western Railway.
Earley Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Reading Station is 2.30 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.