Brerewood Reading, Wokingham
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (RG6), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44700195.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £715,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1).
- 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 B; 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 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 550 m (0.3 miles) away, and The Harris Garden (6.3 hectares) is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 78 to 80 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is University Medical Group, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 43 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £715,000 | £715,000 | £715,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £545,000 | £545,000 | £545,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £162,200 | £162,200 | £162,200 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2020 | 1 RG6 5UH | Detached | £715,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2006 | 2 RG6 5UH | Detached | £545,000 | |
| 3 May 1996 | 2 RG6 5UH | Detached | £162,200 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 202 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (29% of about 620 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 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG6 5UH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG6 5UE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 78 m and 80 m above sea level (79 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG6 5UE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG6 5UH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Earley 426,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Winnersh Triangle 218,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Reading 14 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brerewood Earley | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Reading Rail Station - buses | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Brixham Road | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 33.6 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest University Medical Group | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Vantage Chemist | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Berkshire Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Loddon Valley Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,650 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Harris Garden 6.3 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chalfont Park 4.7 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Mockbegger Allotments 3,870 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 8.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Reading Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north. 4 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 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Redhatch Copse | Wood | 360 m east |
| The Wilderness | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Maiden Erlegh Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Nores Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Rounds Islands | Island | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
| The Coombes | Valley | 4.8 km (3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 5 |
2 of the street's 5 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 Wokingham: see them on the Wokingham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteknights Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Radstock Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Ridgeway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Aldryngton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blagdon Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Reading Girls' School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hartland High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Inadequate (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkhouse Nursery RG6 5UF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Harrison at Whiteknights Primary School RG2 8EP | School/college/university | 270 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
| The Sportsman RG2 7DS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Clucking Crispy RG2 7DS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tesco Express RG2 8HA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Greggs RG2 8HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Langdale Gardens (34); On or near Rowland Way (4); On or near Adams Way (4); On or near Elm Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 50% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 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) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
Nearby streets
Elm Road · Adams Way · Rowland Way · Pimento Drive · Flaxman Close · Falstaff Avenue · Hutton Close · Nutmeg Close · Wychwood Close · Langdale Gardens · South Drive · Elm Lane
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.