Cavalier Close Theale, West Berkshire
44 addresses across 1 postcode (RG7), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26900356.
- Sales: 33 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £442,442 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 9, E: 5, F: 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 C; 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 Theale, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 860 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 46 m above sea level.
- Noise: 21 of its 44 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Theale Medical Centre, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | £442,442 | £436,000 | £475,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £415,000 | £356,000 | £418,500 |
| 2015 | 4 | £315,500 | £280,000 | £452,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £256,250 | £250,000 | £262,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 2024 | 26 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £475,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2024 | 48 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £436,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2024 | 23 RG7 5DJ | Detached | £442,442 | |
| 8 Feb 2022 | 22 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £375,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2021 | 40 RG7 5DJ | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 4 Jan 2018 | 18 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £325,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Sep 2017 | 5 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £356,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2017 | 42 RG7 5DJ | Detached | £418,500 | |
| 16 Jun 2017 | 40 RG7 5DJ | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2015 | 24A RG7 5DJ | Detached | £452,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2015 | 13 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2015 | 15 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £286,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2015 | 17 RG7 5DJ | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2014 | 6 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2014 | 5 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £262,500 | |
| 13 Nov 2013 | 5 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £190,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Feb 2013 | 12 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2012 | 4 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2011 | 19 RG7 5DJ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2010 | 42 RG7 5DJ | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2007 | 44 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2006 | 46 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2004 | 38 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £294,500 | |
| 2 Mar 2001 | 3 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £139,950 | |
| 30 Nov 2000 | 42 RG7 5DJ | Detached | £199,950 | |
| 18 Oct 2000 | 1 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2000 | 38 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 5 Jul 1999 | 22 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 31 Oct 1996 | 28 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £88,000 | |
| 12 Jul 1996 | 36 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £89,000 | |
| 8 May 1996 | 46 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £86,500 | |
| 27 Oct 1995 | 21 RG7 5DJ | Detached | £82,500 | |
| 27 Oct 1995 | 44 RG7 5DJ | Semi-detached | £81,500 |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: House, detached (11); House, semi-detached (11); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (10); 1983-1990 (5); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (18); rented (private) (4).
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 C (37% of about 680 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 km (0.6 miles)
- Forum 1, Station Road, Theale RG7 4RA: up to 72 homes, permissioned (340 m)
- The Red Lion, 5 Church Street, Theale, Reading, permissioned (350 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 21 August 2026 to 25 August 2026: THAMES WATER, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor 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: the 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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 46 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG7 5DJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Theale 391,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Aldermaston 71,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Tilehurst 385,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Theale Primary School | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Purley Social Club Purley on Thames | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 43.4 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Theale Medical Centre | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 1-3 | 360 m |
| Hospital | Prospect Park Hospital | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Sulhamstead Police Training Centre | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Theale, Theale Cashzone | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.9 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 130 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of the Holy Trinity, a listed building (Grade I), 310 m north. 30 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade I | 310 m north |
| Sheffield (or Shenfield) Lock | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Englefield House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Folly Farm | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wigmore Wood | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Maysfield Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Feeding Moors | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Cranemoor Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Nabbs Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Parr's Gully | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 44 |
21 of the street's 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theale Green School | Secondary | 11–18 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 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; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Theale C.E. Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Englefield C.E. Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Volunteer RG7 5BX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Sep 2026 |
| The Old Lamb Hotel RG7 5BZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 230 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2016 |
| Caterlink @ The Castle School Theale RG7 5BZ | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Voyage Care At Oaklands RG7 5DR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2015 |
| Caterlink at Theale Green School RG7 5DA | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| The Kiosk RG7 4AR | Mobile caterer | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Nov 2017 |
| The Crown Inn RG7 5BT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Food RG7 5AN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Premier Stores Theale Convenience RG7 5AN | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Sep 2013 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Myton Walk (5); On or near Volunteer Road (4); On or near Blatch'S Close (2); On or near Cavalier Close (2); On or near Trinity Court (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- RG7 5DJ: 44 addresses of 45 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Mulberry Way · Meadow Way · Muswell Close · Roundhead Road · Volunteer Road · Blatch's Close · Myton Walk · Trinity Court · Lambfields · St Ives Close · Church Street · Spring Gardens
All the streets in RG7 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.