Stansfield Close Reading
12 addresses across 1 postcode (RG2), about 140 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 31010175.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £855,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 9, C: 2).
- 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 Earley, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 610 m (0.4 miles) away, and The Harris Garden (6.3 hectares) is about 780 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 78 to 81 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 University Medical Group, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 30% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | £855,000 | £855,000 | £855,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £895,000 | £895,000 | £895,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £840,000 | £840,000 | £840,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £770,000 | £770,000 | £770,000 |
| 2010 | 3 | £625,000 | £620,000 | £627,500 |
| 2009 | 8 | £600,000 | £598,000 | £645,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2019 | 9 RG2 7BQ | Detached | £855,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2018 | 11 RG2 7BQ | Detached | £895,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2017 | 8 RG2 7BQ | Detached | £840,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2015 | 4 RG2 7BQ | Detached | £770,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2010 | 10 RG2 7BQ | Detached | £627,500 | New build. |
| 18 Jan 2010 | 9 RG2 7BQ | Detached | £625,000 | New build. |
| 8 Jan 2010 | 4 RG2 7BQ | Detached | £620,000 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2009 | 8 RG2 7BQ | Detached | £630,000 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2009 | 7 RG2 7BQ | Detached | £598,000 | New build. |
| 26 Nov 2009 | 3 RG2 7BQ | Detached | £645,000 | New build. |
| 17 Nov 2009 | 6 RG2 7BQ | Detached | £600,000 | New build. |
| 10 Nov 2009 | 5 RG2 7BQ | Detached | £600,000 | New build. |
| 5 Nov 2009 | 2 RG2 7BQ | Detached | £600,000 | New build. |
| 30 Oct 2009 | 1 RG2 7BQ | Detached | £600,000 | New build. |
| 9 Oct 2009 | 11 RG2 7BQ | Detached | £630,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 227 m². Most common: House, detached (11). Built: 2009 (9); 2007-2011 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (1).
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 (33% of about 690 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
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 12 addresses are between 78 m and 81 m above sea level (80 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG2 7BQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Earley 426,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Reading 14 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Reading West 482,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leighton Park Copse Shinfield Road | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Reading Rail Station - buses | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Brixham Road | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 34.4 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest University Medical Group | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Christchurch Road Pharmacy | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest University Health Centre | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Berkshire Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Loddon Valley Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | South Whitley Superstore, Whitley Cashzone | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Harris Garden 6.3 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cintra Park 5.8 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Newcastle Road Allotments 6,410 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Reading Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| The Forbury Garden | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteknights Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Redhatch Copse | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| The Wilderness | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Oak Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Nores Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Fobney Island | Island | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 | 12 | 12 |
None of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Girls' School | Secondary | 11–18 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blagdon Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Ridgeway Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 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 |
| Whiteknights Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| The Palmer Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hartland High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Inadequate (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Redlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Hillside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Reading School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 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 |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northcourt News RG2 7HG | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Avenue Food & Wine RG2 7HQ | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Tyndale Baptist Church RG2 7JE | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Pinecroft Children's Home RG2 7RP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2025 |
| Cressingham RG2 7RU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Life Care Corporation RG2 7RU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Northcourt Lodge Nursing Home RG2 7HF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Thomas Franks at Leighton Park School RG2 7ED | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| SS Groceries RG2 7RX | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Benson Close (11); On or near Windermere Close (9); On or near Stansfield Close (5); On or near Millington Close (4); On or near Barnsdale Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 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) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 84% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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
- RG2 7BQ: 12 addresses
Nearby streets
Millington Close · Northcourt Avenue · Benson Close · Windermere Close · Barnsdale Road · Windermere Road · The Lawns · Ennerdale Road · Hawthorn Gardens · Maple Gardens · Monksbarn · Cressingham 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.