A34 Solihull, West Berkshire
16 addresses across 3 postcodes (RG18), about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 26902359.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 F; Band D in West Berkshire costs £2,505 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 5.7 km (3.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Snelsmore Common Country Park, is about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 105 to 116 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Downland Practice, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 980 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
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 West Berkshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,505 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,670 | £1,949 | £2,227 | £2,505 | £3,062 | £3,619 | £4,176 | £5,011 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band F (21% of about 1,750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG18 9XX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| RG18 9EE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG18 9EF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 105 m and 116 m above sea level (108 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG18 9EE | 75% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| RG18 9EF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG18 9XX | 33% | 0% | 0% | 67% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Newbury 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Thatcham 465,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chieveley Services | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Newbury Wharf | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 55.6 km (35 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 59 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Downland Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Downland Pharmacy | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | Hermitage Dental Centre | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | West Berkshire Community Hospital | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Newbury Police Station | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moto - Chieveley, Oxford Road Cashzone | 150 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Snelsmore Common Country Park 85 ha | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 560 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 630 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bussock camp, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bussock camp | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Littledeans Wood | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Malthouse Wood | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Phillip's Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Faircross Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| The Gully | Valley | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Bagnor Marsh | Wetland | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 16 |
11 of the street's 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 West Berkshire: see them on the West Berkshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chieveley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King At Moto Services Chieveley RG18 9XX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods RG18 9XX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2012 |
| Costa Coffee RG18 9XX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods RG18 9XX | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2013 |
| BP Garage RG18 9XX | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2013 |
| Greggs RG18 9XX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Travelodge Hotels Limited RG18 9XX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 210 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Pret a Manger at Moto Hospitality RG18 9XX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2023 |
| KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) RG18 9XX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Orida Hotels Newbury RG20 8XY | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 270 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (thames-valley).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 9 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
- RG18 9XX: 12 addresses of 32 in the postcode
- RG18 9EE: 3 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- RG18 9EF: 1 address of 27 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Chieveley Motorway Services Area · A34 · A34 · A34
All the streets in RG18 and across West Berkshire.
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.