Manor Lane Chieveley, West Berkshire
11 addresses across 1 postcode (RG20), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26901202.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £542,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, E: 1, 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 F; Band D in West Berkshire costs £2,505 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 88% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 7.4 km (4.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 123 to 125 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Downland Practice, about 370 m away.
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 55% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | £542,500 | £425,000 | £660,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £548,125 | £525,000 | £571,250 |
| 2003 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £259,000 | £259,000 | £259,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2024 | STABLE COTTAGE RG20 8UU | Other | £3,750,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Dec 2021 | THATCHED COTTAGE RG20 8UU | Detached | £660,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2021 | ROOKERY COTTAGE RG20 8UU | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2015 | CROSSWAYS RG20 8UU | Detached | £571,250 | |
| 25 Jun 2015 | IONA RG20 8UU | Detached | £525,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2003 | SOUTHFIELD RG20 8UU | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 22 Jul 1999 | SOUTHFIELD RG20 8UU | Detached | £259,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 169 m². Most common: House, detached (3); House, semi-detached (1). Built: before 1900 (1); 1900-1929 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 F (22% of about 590 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 31 October 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 11 addresses are between 123 m and 125 m above sea level (124 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG20 8UU | 100% | 88% | 88% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Newbury 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Thatcham 465,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.4 km (5.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East Lane Chieveley | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Newbury Wharf | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Newbury North | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 57.3 km (36 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 59.5 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Downland Practice | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Downland Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | Hermitage Dental Centre | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Hospital | West Berkshire Community Hospital | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Police station | Newbury Police Station | 7.2 km (4.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Moto - Chieveley, Oxford Road Cashzone | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 270 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 160 m south-west. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 160 m south-west |
| Chieveley House | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m south |
| Bussock camp | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Bradleyhome Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Priorscourt Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Phillip's Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Faircross Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Yewtree Bottom | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 11 | 11 |
None of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chieveley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Stop RG20 8TE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office RG20 8UR | Retailers - other | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 May 2026 |
| Quackers After School Club at Chieveley Primary School RG20 8TY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2022 |
| Chieveley Pre School RG20 8TY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Chieveley Primary School RG20 8TY | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Ye Olde Red Lion RG20 8XB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hazeldene (2); On or near Manor Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 56% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 55% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- RG20 8UU: 11 addresses of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Church Lane · Hazeldene · High Street · The Green · Heathfields · Sowbury Park
All the streets in RG20 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.