Felstead Close Reading, Wokingham
10 addresses across 2 postcodes (RG6), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44702202.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £446,250 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are 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 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 away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Harris Garden, is about 440 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 73 to 75 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is University Medical Group, about 1.2 km away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 56% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £446,250 | £390,000 | £502,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £238,000 | £238,000 | £238,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £192,000 | £192,000 | £192,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £167,000 | £167,000 | £167,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £112,250 | £106,000 | £118,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £75,950 | £75,950 | £75,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 3 RG6 5TP | Semi-detached | £502,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 6 RG6 5TP | Semi-detached | £390,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2019 | 9 RG6 5TP | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2006 | 4 RG6 5TP | Semi-detached | £238,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2003 | 3 RG6 5TP | Semi-detached | £192,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2002 | 8 RG6 5TP | Semi-detached | £167,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2000 | 2 RG6 5TP | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 10 Dec 1999 | 7 RG6 5TP | Semi-detached | £118,500 | |
| 22 Mar 1999 | 5 RG6 5TP | Semi-detached | £106,000 | |
| 17 May 1996 | 5 RG6 5TP | Semi-detached | £75,950 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (5). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); 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, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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 5TP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG6 5TQ | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 73 m and 75 m above sea level (74 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG6 5TP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG6 5TQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Earley 426,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km |
| Reading 14 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km | |
| Winnersh Triangle 218,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m, 33 within 800 m; nearest Wychwood Crescent Earley | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Reading Rail Station - buses | 3.4 km |
| Car parks | Parking space on Brixham Road | 1.7 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.2 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 33.7 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest University Medical Group | 1.2 km |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Vantage Chemist | 780 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 660 m |
| Hospital | Royal Berkshire Hospital | 2.3 km |
| Police station | Loddon Valley Police Station | 1.4 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 630 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest The Harris Garden 6.3 ha | 440 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 650 m |
| Playing field | Chalfont Park 4.7 ha | 1.0 km |
| Allotments | Mockbegger Allotments 3,870 m² | 1.3 km |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 7.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Reading Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km north. 7 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Redhatch Copse | Wood | 560 m south-east |
| The Wilderness | Wood | 820 m north-east |
| Whiteknights Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km north |
| Oak Wood | Wood | 1.1 km east |
| Nores Hill | Hill | 1.8 km south-west |
| Fobney Island | Island | 3.5 km west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteknights Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Ridgeway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m | 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 |
| Radstock Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Jan 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hillside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.0 km | No published inspection |
| Aldryngton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km | 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 |
| Blagdon Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Maiden Erlegh School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km | Outstanding (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Reading Girls' School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | 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 |
| Redlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| UTC Reading | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.6 km | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalkhouse Nursery RG6 5UF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Harrison at Whiteknights Primary School RG2 8EP | School/college/university | 500 m | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Harcourt Drive (13); On or near Copperdale Close (12); On or near Rowland Way (4); On or near Felstead Close (2); On or near Falstaff Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 56% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 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
Falstaff Avenue · Harcourt Drive · Pepper Lane · Rowland Way · Wychwood Crescent · Copperdale Close · Flaxman Close · Wychwood Close · Elm Road · Devonshire Park · Wilderness Road · Brerewood
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.