Aston Close Pangbourne, West Berkshire
17 addresses across 3 postcodes (RG8), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26900077.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £320,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 6).
- 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 D; Band D in West Berkshire costs £2,505 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Pangbourne, about 840 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Pangbourne Meadow, is about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 43 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Boat House Surgery, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 52% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | £320,000 | £290,000 | £350,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £230,000 | £185,000 | £275,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £160,500 | £160,500 | £160,500 |
| 2003 | 2 | £198,000 | £176,000 | £220,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £133,750 | £133,750 | £133,750 |
| 2001 | 1 | £159,950 | £159,950 | £159,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £83,500 | £75,000 | £92,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2022 | 4, WESTVIEW RG8 7LQ | Flat or maisonette | £290,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jun 2022 | 5 RG8 7LG | Terraced | £350,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2020 | 2, WESTVIEW RG8 7LQ | Flat or maisonette | £235,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Jul 2007 | 3, WESTVIEW RG8 7LQ | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Jul 2007 | 9 RG8 7LG | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 10 May 2004 | 4, WESTVIEW RG8 7LQ | Flat or maisonette | £160,500 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Jun 2003 | 6 RG8 7LG | Terraced | £176,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2003 | 10 RG8 7LG | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 8 May 2002 | 4, WESTVIEW RG8 7LQ | Flat or maisonette | £133,750 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Oct 2001 | 8 RG8 7LG | Terraced | £159,950 | |
| 23 Apr 1999 | 8 RG8 7LG | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 29 Sep 1998 | 4 RG8 7LG | Terraced | £92,000 | |
| 9 Jan 1998 | 3, WESTVIEW RG8 7LQ | Flat or maisonette | £75,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Oct 1996 | 6 RG8 7LG | Terraced | £72,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (2); Maisonette, semi-detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1976-1982 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (3); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (44% of about 800 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: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Clifton House, 17 Reading Road, Pangbourne, RG8 7LU: up to 13 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Clifton House 17 Reading Road Pangbourne Reading Berkshire RG8 7LU, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 43 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG8 7LF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG8 7LG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG8 7LQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pangbourne 374,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Tilehurst 385,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Theale 391,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Primary School Pangbourne | 340 m |
| Bus or coach station | Purley Social Club Purley on Thames | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | ubitricity | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 43.2 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Boat House Surgery | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pangbourne Pharmacy | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dentalcare - Pangbourne | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Prospect Park Hospital | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 290 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Pangbourne - Reading Road PFS, Pangbourne Cashzone | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pangbourne Meadow 5.6 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 200 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pangbourne Allotments 1.7 ha | 70 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 5.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St James the Less, a listed building (Grade II*), 550 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 40 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St James the Less | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Purley Hall including stable yard adjoining to east | Listed building, Grade II* | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Purley Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moor Copse | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Alder Copse | Wood | 480 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| The Canal | Lake or reservoir | 600 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Gregory's Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Blackbird's Bottom | Valley | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north |
| Poplar Island | Island | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pangbourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 300 m | No published inspection |
| Whitchurch Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pangbourne Valley Playgroup RG8 7LB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2012 |
| Caterlink @ Pangbourne Primary School RG8 7LB | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Londis RG8 7LY | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Miah's of Pangbourne RG8 7LY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Artichoke Cafe RG8 7HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Birch Bread RG8 7LY | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Nino's Italian Deli RG8 7LY | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Pangbourne Day Nursery RG8 7LR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| The Pangbourne Cheese Shop Ltd RG8 7LU | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Garlands Organic RG8 7LY | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Apr 2013 |
| Costa Coffee RG8 7LY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 May 2018 |
| The Pangbourne Cheese Shop Ltd (The Loose Larder) RG8 7LR | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| No 11 Bistro RG8 7LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Laurels (5); On or near Kennedy Drive (4); On or near Short Street (3); On or near Meadowside Road (2); On or near Grahame Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 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) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 56% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 52% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Nearby streets
Grahame Avenue · The Laurels · Woodview Road · Horseshoe Park · Meadowside Road · Short Street · Horseshoe Road · Chiltern Walk · Kennedy Drive · Reading Road · Marsh Place · Dunluce Gardens
All the streets in RG8 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.