Living in Reading, Berkshire
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Local administration around Reading
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Nearest GP surgeries to Reading
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Medical Centre | 1st Floor, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading | 0.1 mi | 0118 9573752 |
| Broad Street Health Centre | 1st Floor, Broad St Hc, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading | 0.1 mi | 0118 9028300 |
| Chatham Street Surgery | 121 Chatham Street, Reading | 0.2 mi | 0118 9505121 |
| London Street Surgery | 72 London Street, Reading | 0.5 mi | 01189 072994 |
| Western Elms & Circuit Lane Surgeries | Western Elms Lodge, Western Elms Avenue, Reading | 0.6 mi | 0118 9590257 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Reading
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saood Pharmacy | 104a Oxford Road, Reading | 0.1 mi | 01189 572687 |
| Superdrug Pharmacy | 55-59 Broad Street, Reading | 0.2 mi | 0118 9599772 |
| Boots | 47-48 Broad Street, Reading | 0.2 mi | 01189 57268 |
| Boots | Unit 5, Upper Ground Level, the Oracle Centre, Reading | 0.3 mi | 0118 9571135 |
| Newdays Pharmacy | 60 Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading | 0.6 mi | 0118 9590270 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Reading
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zenith House | Cheapside, Reading | 0.1 mi | |
| Lewis Dental Surgery | 124 Oxford Road, Reading | 0.3 mi | |
| Oxford Road (dental Surgery) | 165 Oxford Road, Reading | 0.3 mi | |
| Reading Smiles | 1st Floor, 4-6 Broad Street, Reading | 0.3 mi | |
| Friar Street Dental Surgery | 15 Friar Street, Reading | 0.3 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Reading
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 3, 35, RUSSELL STREET | £165,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| 3, GOWER STREET | £290,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 37, MASON STREET | £265,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 24, CAREY STREET | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 15, 4, WELDALE STREET | £263,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 49, RUSSELL STREET | £171,000 | Flat | May 2026 |
| 17, TETBURY COURT, PROSPECT STREET | £195,000 | Flat | May 2026 |
| FLAT 907, HEWITT, 40, ALFRED STREET | £265,000 | Flat | May 2026 |
| 39, ZINZAN STREET | £380,000 | Terraced | May 2026 |
| 8, CHARLES STREET | £325,000 | Terraced | Apr 2026 |
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Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Reading
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Civitas Academy | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
| Oxford Road Community School | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| Coley Primary School | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| All Saints Junior School | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| E P Collier Primary School | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Battle Primary Academy | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Thameside Primary School | Not rated | 0.9 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kendrick School | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| River Academy | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| The WREN School | Requires Improvement | 1.0 mi |
Broadband in Reading
Local Amenities in Reading
Parks & Green Spaces
- Park 0.3 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Holy Brook Nook 0.4 mi
- Robert Hewitt Recreation Ground 0.4 mi
- Pitch 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Seoul Plaza 0.1 mi
- Best Foods 0.2 mi
- Bestfood Supermarket 0.2 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.2 mi
- Oxford Road Supermarket 0.5 mi
Train Stations
- Reading Rail Station 0.4 mi
- Reading West Rail Station 0.5 mi
- Reading Green Park 2.2 mi
- Tilehurst Rail Station 2.5 mi
- Earley Rail Station 2.7 mi
Airports
- Hopkiln Farm Airstrip 3.1 mi
- Whittles Farm Airstrip 4.1 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Saood Pharmacy 0.1 mi
- Broad Street Health Centre 0.1 mi
- Reading Health Centre 0.2 mi
- Superdrug 0.2 mi
- Abbey Medical Centre 0.2 mi
Area Profile for Reading
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Planning & Heritage in Reading
No special planning designations found near the town centre.