Wantage Road Donnington, West Berkshire
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (RG14), about 40 m long. USRN 26903628.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £650,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 West Berkshire costs £2,505 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Snelsmore Common Country Park, is about 480 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 106 to 128 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Strawberry Hill Medical Centre, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 50% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £490,000 | £490,000 | £490,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £2,000,000 | £2,000,000 | £2,000,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £477,500 | £400,000 | £555,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2021 | THE WHITE LODGE RG14 3BE | Detached | £650,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2015 | THE WHITE LODGE RG14 3BE | Detached | £490,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2014 | DONNINGTON HURST RG14 3BE | Detached | £2,000,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2000 | ROTHERWOOD RG14 3BE | Detached | £555,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2000 | DONNINGTON HURST RG14 3BE | Detached | £400,000 |
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 (35% of about 1,670 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 106 m and 128 m above sea level (114 m on average); the ground rises about 23 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG14 3BE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG14 3BG | 94% | 94% | 94% | 6% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newbury 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Thatcham 465,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Donnington Holt | 320 m |
| Bus or coach station | Newbury Wharf | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Vodafone Car Park 6 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 52.9 km (33 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 60.9 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Strawberry Hill Medical Centre | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Newbury Dental Practice | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | West Berkshire Community Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Newbury Police Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Snelsmore Common Country Park 85 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.8 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,040 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 85 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Donnington Castle, a listed building (Grade I), 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Donnington Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Donnington Castle: a quadrangular castle and 17th century fieldwork. | Scheduled monument | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Donnington Grove | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Shaw House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Battle of Newbury 1643 | Registered battlefield | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kiln Copse | Wood | 100 m south |
| Nothing Hill | Hill | 430 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Bagnor Marsh | Wetland | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| The Gully | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Greenham | Island | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Faircross Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School Church of England | 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 |
| Trinity School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Winchcombe School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Donnington Residential And Nursing Home RG14 3BE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Donnington Valley Golf Club RG14 3BG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| The Post Barn RG14 3BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (thames-valley).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 50% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 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
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.