Ely Road Theale, West Berkshire
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (RG7), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26900654.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 200 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sheffield Bottom Lock Picnic Area, is about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 46 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Theale Medical Centre, about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 170 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 7% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 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
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (38% of about 860 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 (290 m)
- The Red Lion, 5 Church Street, Theale, Reading, permissioned (440 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 6 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: at least one 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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG7 4BQ | zone 2 | 0 / 1 / 5 | unlikely |
| RG7 4AW | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
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 4AW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG7 4BQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Theale 391,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 200 m |
| Reading Green Park 221,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Tilehurst 385,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Arlington Business Park Theale | 370 m |
| Bus or coach station | Purley Social Club Purley on Thames | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 220 m |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 70 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 42.8 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Theale Medical Centre | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kamsons Pharmacy | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Theale Dental Surgery | 380 m |
| Hospital | Prospect Park Hospital | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Sulhamstead Police Training Centre | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Theale, Theale Cashzone | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sheffield Bottom Lock Picnic Area 9,570 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.9 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Sheffield (or Shenfield) Lock, a scheduled monument, 500 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 29 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield (or Shenfield) Lock | Scheduled monument | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Church of the Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade I | 590 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Englefield House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Folly Farm | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Blossomsend Copse | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Hosehill Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Wigmore Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Malthouse Copse | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Nabbs Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Parr's Gully | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 16 |
11 of the street's 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 from railways, 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 | 1 km (0.6 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 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Calcot Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Calcot Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Love by Lucy and Liam Ltd RG7 4AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Westcoast Ltd RG7 4AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Le Caffe Aroma @ Westcoast Ltd RG7 4AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Laithwaite's Wine RG7 4SW | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2015 |
| Gather & Gather Limited at Direct Wines Ltd RG7 4SW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Haywards Farm School RG7 4AS | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| La Baguetterie RG7 5AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Bradleys RG7 5AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Kaya Fast Food RG7 5AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Spice Lounge RG7 5AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Premier Stores Theale Convenience RG7 5AN | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 5 Sep 2013 |
| The Kiosk RG7 4AR | Mobile caterer | 380 m | 4 Good | 9 Nov 2017 |
| The Co-Operative Food RG7 5AN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Taste Of China RG7 5AH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Street Food Shack RG7 5AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near James Butcher Drive (4); On or near Brunel Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 1% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 47% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 7% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 87% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Exeter Way · James Butcher Drive · The Markham Centre · Station Road · Brunel Road · Fletcher Court · Arrowhead Road · Waterside Drive · Cumber Place · Hoad Way · High Street
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.