Plenty Close Ham Marsh, West Berkshire
9 addresses across 3 postcodes (RG14), about 230 m long. USRN 26904646.
- Flood: 3 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 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 Newbury Racecourse, about 390 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 73 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Eastfield House Surgery, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 740 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 64 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2018 | UNIT 6 RG14 5RL | Other | £14,921,789 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Apr 2018 | UNIT 6 RG14 5RL | Other | £118,405 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Nov 2016 | UNIT 6 RG14 5RL | Other | £2,697,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (36% of about 2,030 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)
- Consort House, 42 Bone Lane, Newbury, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Mill House, Overbridge Square, Hambridge Lane, Newbury, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Newbury Racecourse Plc East, Newbury: up to 597 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Derby House, Newbury Business Park, London Road, Newbury, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- Sterling Industrial Estate, Kings Road, Newbury: up to 167 homes, permissioned (850 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 5 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 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG14 5RL | zone 3 | 0 / 3 / 4 | unlikely |
| RG14 5PF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG14 5SJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 73 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG14 5PF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG14 5RL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG14 5SJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 390 m |
| Newbury 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Thatcham 465,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bone Lane foot Newbury | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Newbury Wharf | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Newbury, Hectors Way Car Park | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 20 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp Pulse | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 50.2 km (31 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 59.1 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eastfield House Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Halo Direct | 90 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 20/20 Dental Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | West Berkshire Community Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Newbury Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 940 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Shaw House, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shaw House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Litten Chapel | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Sandleford Priory | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Battle of Newbury 1643 | Registered battlefield | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Greenham | Island | 820 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Young Copse | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Clay Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Wellermere | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Thatcham Reed Beds | Wetland | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Drayton's Gully | Valley | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 9 |
2 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 West Berkshire: see them on the West Berkshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Victoria Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): 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; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Willows Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Nicolas C.E. Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| The Winchcombe School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Trinity School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Speenhamland School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 3–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Parsons Down Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Parsons Down Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Kebab House RG14 5DW | Mobile caterer | 170 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Wickes RG14 5DW | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 26 May 2021 |
| Grays RG14 5DW | Mobile caterer | 170 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Compass Group at Stryker (UK) Ltd RG14 5AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2024 |
| The Crucible Sports & Social Club RG14 5UT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Alfresco Cuisine | Mobile caterer | 320 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Kestrels RG14 5TA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2014 |
| Sarah’s Snack Base RG14 5SQ | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Caffe Pausa At Dunelm Mill RG14 2BP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Lidl RG14 2BP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Swanbridge SF Connect RG14 2BS | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2026 |
| The Swan Inn RG14 2DA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (46); On or near Canal View Road (9); On or near Abex Road (5); On or near Hambridge Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 9% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 75% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 8 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
- RG14 5RL: 7 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- RG14 5PF: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
- RG14 5SJ: 1 address of 115 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Kingfisher Court · Newbury Trade Park · Abex Road · Canal View Road · Kingman Way · Ham Mill · Newbury Racecourse · Bone Lane
All the streets in RG14 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.