Summerlug Mortimer, West Berkshire
21 addresses across 5 postcodes (RG7), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26902364.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £480,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3, E: 3).
- 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 D; 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 Mortimer, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 92 to 96 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mortimer Surgery, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | £480,000 | £468,000 | £565,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £550,000 | £550,000 | £550,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £299,000 | £299,000 | £299,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £249,999 | £249,999 | £249,999 |
| 2004 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £352,500 | £210,000 | £495,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £184,950 | £184,950 | £184,950 |
| 1998 | 3 | £158,850 | £145,000 | £210,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2022 | 2, HENDEYS COTTAGES RG7 2JU | Terraced | £480,000 | |
| 13 May 2022 | 1, HENDEYS COTTAGES RG7 2JU | Terraced | £565,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2022 | COPSEVIEW RG7 2JS | Semi-detached | £468,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2018 | 3, HENDEYS COTTAGES RG7 2JU | Terraced | £550,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2014 | 3, HENDEYS COTTAGES RG7 2JU | Terraced | £420,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2013 | 2, HENDEYS COTTAGES RG7 2JU | Terraced | £345,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2009 | 2, HENDEYS COTTAGES RG7 2JU | Terraced | £299,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2008 | 3, HENDEYS COTTAGES RG7 2JU | Terraced | £370,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2005 | COPSEVIEW RG7 2JS | Semi-detached | £249,999 | |
| 6 Aug 2004 | SOUTHVIEW RG7 2JR | Semi-detached | £365,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2003 | TWO OAKS RG7 2JS | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2002 | PENGUIN COTTAGE RG7 2JR | Detached | £495,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2002 | 2, HENDEYS COTTAGES RG7 2JU | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 9 Dec 1999 | 3, HENDEYS COTTAGES RG7 2JU | Terraced | £184,950 | |
| 22 Oct 1998 | OUTWARD HOUSE RG7 2JR | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 6 Aug 1998 | SPRINGVALE RG7 2JS | Semi-detached | £158,850 | |
| 30 Jul 1998 | THE LAURELS RG7 2JS | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 11 Apr 1997 | COPSEVIEW RG7 2JS | Semi-detached | £109,000 | |
| 2 Feb 1996 | THE LAURELS RG7 2JS | Semi-detached | £96,500 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 103 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, detached (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (5); 1967-1975 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (2).
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 D (28% of about 930 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 92 m and 96 m above sea level (94 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG7 2JJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG7 2JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG7 2JS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG7 2JT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG7 2JU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Mortimer 158,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Bramley (Hampshire) 265,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Aldermaston 71,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glenapp Grange Mortimer | 220 m |
| EV charging points | ubitricity | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 43.6 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mortimer Surgery | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Little Village Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oaktree Dental Practice | 380 m |
| Hospital | Prospect Park Hospital | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) |
| Police station | Sulhamstead Police Training Centre | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Reading, Mortimer Cashzone | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3,590 m² | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,960 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Alfred Palmer Memorial Recreation Field 2.4 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,740 m² | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow in Stephen's Firs: an outlier to a barrow cemetery in Holden's Firs, a scheduled monument, 650 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow in Stephen's Firs: an outlier to a barrow cemetery in Holden's Firs | Scheduled monument | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Round barrow cemetery at Holden's Firs | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Bowl barrow: part of a barrow cemetery in Holden's Firs | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Windabout Copse | Wood | 630 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Mill Copse | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Simms's Copse | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Clad Gully | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Totterdown Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Pullen's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 21 |
2 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortimer St. John's C.E. Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–7 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Mortimer St Mary's C.E. Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Tin RG7 3SY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Mortimer Cafe RG7 3SE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily RG7 3SY | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Perfect Parties RG7 3SG | Other catering premises | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| M’s Bakes RG7 3SE | Other catering premises | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mortimer Bistro RG7 3SE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| The Baobab RG7 3TB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2016 |
| Co-op | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Mary'S Road (4); On or near Turk'S Lane (3); On or near Loves Wood (1); On or near Summerplug (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 55% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 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) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- RG7 2JR: 8 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- RG7 2JS: 5 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- RG7 2JU: 4 addresses
- RG7 2JT: 3 addresses
- RG7 2JJ: 1 address of 3 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Loves Wood · Turk's Lane · St Mary's Road · Keith Lock Gardens · Stanmore Gardens · Glenapp Grange · St John's Road · St John's Close · Williamson Close · Stephen's Road · Croft Road · Turk's Lane
All the streets in RG7 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.