Marshall Close Reading
13 addresses across 1 postcode (RG1), about 70 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 31000752.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 11).
- 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 A; 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 West, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Holy Brook Nook, is about 350 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: Its addresses are 48 to 50 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 Chatham Street Surgery, about 360 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 11% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 285 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
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, semi-detached (2); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 2009 (7); 2007-2011 (3); 2012 onwards (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5).
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 A (40% of about 1,340 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Russell Street and Castle Hill (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- 57 Baker Street, Reading: up to 9 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- Epping House, 55 Russell Street, Reading: up to 7 homes, permissioned (190 m)
- 29 Russell Street, Reading: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (210 m)
- Yeomanry House, Castle Hill, Reading: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (210 m)
- Hosier Street, Reading: up to 750 homes, not permissioned (250 m)
- Fountain House, Queens Walk, Reading: up to 48 homes, permissioned (290 m)
- 78 Oxford Road, Reading: up to 6 homes, pending decision (300 m)
- Eaton Court, 106-112 Oxford Road, Reading: up to 58 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
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 13 addresses are between 48 m and 50 m above sea level (49 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG1 7LQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Reading West 482,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Reading 14 million journeys in 2024–25 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Reading Green Park 221,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 70 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Russell Street Castle Hill - Bath Road | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Reading Rail Station - buses | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park on 122 Castle Street, RG1 | 110 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 36.2 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chatham Street Surgery | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Saood Pharmacy | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Zenith House | 370 m |
| Hospital | Dunedin Hospital | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 220 m |
| Cash machines | 10 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rontec - Thatcham, Woolhampton | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holy Brook Nook 6,650 m² | 350 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 600 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coley Recreation Ground 4.9 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest George Street Allotments 2,430 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Nos 154 to 160 (Even) and Railings to Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 150 m south-west. 241 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 11 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nos 154 to 160 (Even) and Railings to Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 150 m south-west |
| Holybrook House | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m east |
| 19 Castle Street and associated front railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m east |
| 17 Castle Street, front railings and mounting block | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m east |
| High Bridge | Scheduled monument | 820 m (0.5 miles) east |
| The Forbury Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Reading Abbey: a Cluniac and Benedictine monastery and Civil War earthwork. | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Caversham Court | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Brook | Lake or reservoir | 760 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Fry's Island | Island | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Piper's Island | Island | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| View Island | Island | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| The Rookery | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Gravel Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-west |
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) | 11.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 13 | 13 |
None of the street's 13 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 Reading: see them on the Reading page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Civitas Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oxford Road Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| All Saints Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| E P Collier Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kendrick School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Battle Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| River Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oasis RG1 7XT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| The Carey Centre RG1 7JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| The Salvation Army Church Lunch Club RG1 7JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 4 Good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| The Castle Tap Public House RG1 7RJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| The Count Me In Collective RG1 7RJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bow Guest House RG1 7XD | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 220 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2025 |
| Jigsaw Creative Care Services RG1 7XG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Pepe's Piri Piri RG1 7UD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Burger Den RG1 7UD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Today's Express RG1 7UD | Retailers - other | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Biryani Boyzz RG1 7UD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Eco Market RG1 7UH | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| The National Halal Meat RG1 7UH | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2026 |
| The Nags Head RG1 7XD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 4 Good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Best Foods RG1 7UU | Retailers - other | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 115 |
| Other theft | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Public order | 29 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 15 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Police Station (76); On or near Waylen Street (47); On or near Zinzan Street (30); On or near Carey Street (24); On or near Russell Street (19).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 11% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 67% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 27% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 65% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 10% | 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
- RG1 7LQ: 13 addresses of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Jesse Terrace · Anstey Road · Carey Street · Body Road · Baker Street · Castle Street · Zinzan Street · Fox Talbot Close · Epping Close · Howard Street · Coley Hill · Castle Hill
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.