A3290 Reading, Wokingham
4 addresses across 3 postcodes (RG5,RG6), about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 44706334.
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Wokingham costs £2,498 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Earley, about 490 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, South Lake Park, is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 39 to 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Parkside Practice, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 980 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Wokingham in 2026-27: Band D £2,498 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,665 | £1,943 | £2,220 | £2,498 | £3,053 | £3,608 | £4,163 | £4,995 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (46% of about 1,880 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 17.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- Bulmershe Manor, grade II*
- Church of St. John the Evangelist, grade II*
- FOXHILL HOUSE, grade II*
- 25, CHURCH ROAD, grade II
- BARN AT FORMER WOODLEY GREEN FARM, grade II
- CHURCH COTTAGE CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL, grade II
- CHURCH OF ST PETER, grade II
- FORMER STABLES AND COACH HOUSE IMMEDIATELY NORTH EAST OF FOXHILL HOUSE, grade II
- GATES AND PIERS TO BULMERSHE MANOR, grade II
- LONE PINE COTTAGE, grade II
- NORTH LODGE, grade II
- OLDEN OAK, grade II
- SOUTH LODGE, grade II
- STATUE OF GEORGE PALMER, grade II
- THE BULL AND CHEQUERS, grade II
- THE LODGE, grade II
- UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 131 Wokingham Road, Reading: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 23 September 2026: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026: NETWORK RAIL, Works for Rail Purposes, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
- 18 September 2026: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 11 April 2026 to 7 August 2026: WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, lane closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 6 homes the Environment Agency counts, 3 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG5 3SE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| RG5 4AS | zone 2 | 3 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| RG6 1RA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 39 m and 56 m above sea level (48 m on average); the ground rises about 18 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG5 3SE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG5 4AS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG6 1RA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Earley 426,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Winnersh Triangle 218,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Winnersh 384,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mays Lane Earley | 330 m |
| Bus or coach station | Reading Rail Station - buses | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Royal Berkshire Hospital Multistorey Car Park | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 32.4 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Parkside Practice | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 370 Wokingham Road (Dental Practice) | 380 m |
| Hospital | Royal Berkshire Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Loddon Valley Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op Earley, Early Cashzone | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Lake Park 12 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,800 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sol Joel Park 7.2 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 13 ha | 230 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Reading Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| High Wood | Wood | 380 m north |
| Southland Wood | Wood | 390 m north-east |
| South Lake | Lake or reservoir | 780 m (0.5 miles) east |
| The Wilderness | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Sonning Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| View Island | Island | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 3 |
4 of the street's 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wokingham: see them on the Wokingham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Aldryngton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Maiden Erlegh School | Secondary | 11–18 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alfred Sutton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Lake Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Bulmershe School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| UTC Reading | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Loddon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Ambleside Centre | Nursery | 3–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Beechwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Stores RG6 1JY | Retailers - other | 330 m | Exempt | |
| Elmhurst Hotel RG6 1EY | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cater Link at Earley St Peter's C of E School RG6 1EY | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Global Foods & Groceries RG6 7DT | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2024 |
| Blissful Umami RG6 7DT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Top Table Fish & Chips RG6 7DT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| The Co-op RG6 1EY | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2026 |
| Optalis Loddon Court Short Break RG6 7ER | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mays Lane (20); On or near Courts Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- RG5 3SE: 2 addresses of 39 in the postcode
- RG5 4AS: 1 address of 10 in the postcode
- RG6 1RA: 1 address of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
The Bader Way · A3290 · Mays Lane · Courts Road · Nuthatch Drive · Gladridge Close · Mays Close · Wokingham Road · Stanton Close · Bideford Close · Barrington Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.