Hyperion Way Reading
8 addresses across 1 postcode (RG2), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31000700.
- 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 Reading Green Park, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Long Barn Lane, is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 48 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Long Barn Lane Surgery, about 170 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 18% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 138 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
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 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 (47% of about 750 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)
- 14 Arkwright Road, Reading: up to 37 homes, permissioned (110 m)
- 169-173 Basingstoke Road, Reading: up to 80 homes, not permissioned (210 m)
- 85-87 Basingstoke Road, Reading: up to 23 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- Land North of Manor Farm Road, Reading: up to 1,020 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- South of Elgar Road, Reading: up to 500 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Sales and Marketing Suites, Drake Way, Reading: up to 12 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Warwick House, 1 Warwick Road, Reading: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 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
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 addresses are about 48 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG2 0HG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Reading Green Park 221,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Reading 14 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Reading West 482,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Long Barn Lane Whitley | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Reading Rail Station - buses | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on Drake Way, RG2 | 350 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesla Supercharger | 370 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 35.6 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Long Barn Lane Surgery | 170 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Basingstoke Road Pharmacy | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitley Street (Dental Surgery) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Berkshire Independent Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Reading Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Whitley Superstore, Whitley Cashzone | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Long Barn Lane 3.3 ha | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Waterloo Meadows 7.2 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Long Barn Lane Children's Playground 3,430 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cintra Park 5.8 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waterloo Meadows Allotments 3.1 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Christ Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| High Bridge | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| The Forbury Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Reading Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fobney Island | Island | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Longwater Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Holy Brook | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Whiteknights Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Nores Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Redhatch Copse | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 9 |
3 of the street's 9 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 Reading: see them on the Reading page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Palmer Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Reading Girls' School | Secondary | 11–18 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 670 m (0.4 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 |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blagdon Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hartland High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Inadequate (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Ridgeway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Coley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Kendrick School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One School Global RG2 0LU | School/college/university | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Morrisons Petrol RG2 0HB | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2024 |
| Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres RG2 0HH | Mobile caterer | 200 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Dailyz RG2 7TA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Royal Chef RG2 0HY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Super Fire Gym RG2 0NH | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Cotswold Essential Outdoor Ltd | Retailers - other | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cravingsland RG2 0HY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Apr 2025 |
| Minas Café RG2 7SP | Other catering premises | 290 m | 4 Good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| B&M Store RG2 0HS | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Home Bargains RG2 0HS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| The Range RG2 0HS | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2024 |
| Subway RG2 0HS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Kyaneez | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Aldi RG2 0NT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 38 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (47); On or near Hyperion Way (31); On or near Tavistock Road (28); On or near Shopping Area (27); On or near Petrol Station (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 18% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 40% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 13% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 69% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- RG2 0HG: 8 addresses of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Arkwright Road · Long Barn Lane · Tavistock Road · Canterbury Road · Boulton Road · Cradock Road · Brent Gardens · Home Farm Close · Gillette Way · Buckland Road · Yelverton Road · Winchester Road
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.