Bevan Close Reading
42 addresses across 1 postcode (RG30), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31010234.
- Energy: 35 homes have an energy certificate (B: 35).
- 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 C; Band D in Reading costs £2,613 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Tilehurst, about 2.2 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 90 to 92 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Potteries, about 1.0 km away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 93 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
35 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: Flat (29); House, end-terrace (6). Built: 2017 (35).
Council tax
What each band costs in Reading in 2026-27: Band D £2,613 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,742 | £2,032 | £2,322 | £2,613 | £3,193 | £3,774 | £4,355 | £5,226 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (50% of about 780 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Meadway Precinct, Honey End Lane, Reading: up to 258 homes, pending decision (680 m)
- Phase 3, Dee Park Estate, Spey Road, Reading: up to 108 homes, permissioned (840 m)
- 103 Dee Road, Reading: up to 50 homes, pending decision (890 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 31 July 2026 to 4 August 2026: THAMES WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (immediate - urgent works)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 42 addresses are between 90 m and 92 m above sea level (91 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG30 4JD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Tilehurst 385,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km |
| Reading West 482,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km | |
| Reading Green Park 221,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m, 33 within 800 m; nearest Dryland House Meadway | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Purley Social Club Purley on Thames | 3.8 km |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest Parking space on Warnford Road, RG30 | 280 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km; nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 190 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 39.5 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Potteries | 1.0 km |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Medway Pharmacy | 710 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Reading Dental Access Centre | 510 m |
| Hospital | Prospect Park Hospital | 890 m |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 3.5 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Payzone | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,950 m² | 330 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 670 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Meadway Recreation Ground 3.7 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Meadway Allotments 5,830 m² | 190 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Calcot Court, a listed building (Grade II*), 860 m south-west. 11 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Calcot Court | Listed building, Grade II* | 860 m south-west |
| Prospect Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Moor | Wood | 610 m north-west |
| Comparts Plantation | Wood | 610 m north |
| Lousehill Copse | Wood | 620 m north-east |
| Nabbs Hill | Hill | 1.3 km west |
| Appletree Eyot | Island | 1.8 km north |
| Norcot Scours | Lake or reservoir | 2.0 km north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 42 | 42 |
None of the street's 42 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchend Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 180 m | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| Moorlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 480 m | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m | No published inspection |
| King's Academy Prospect | Secondary | 11–18 | 740 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ranikhet Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Meadow Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blagrave Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.0 km | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kennet Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park Lane Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadway News RG30 4AP | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Butts Today's Local RG30 4AP | Retailers - other | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Stepping Stones Preschool RG30 2NP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| N K Food and Wine RG30 4LP | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wye Close (34); On or near Conwy Close (20); On or near Bevan Close (11); On or near Dunsfold Road (10); On or near Chelt Close (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 28% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- RG30 4JD: 42 addresses
Nearby streets
Conwy Close · Usk Road · Wye Close · The Meadway · Chelt Close · Dunsfold Road · Severn Way · Combe Road · Tarlton Court · Chandler Close · Elan Close · Lambeth Court
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.