Wilson Close Compton, West Berkshire
29 addresses across 1 postcode (RG20), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26902144.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £250,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 14, 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Goring and Streatley, about 8 km (5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 101 to 105 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Downland Practice, about 7.3 km (4.5 miles) away.
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £171,000 | £171,000 | £171,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £171,000 | £171,000 | £171,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £94,000 | £94,000 | £94,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2024 | 7 RG20 6NA | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2020 | 2 RG20 6NA | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2009 | 2 RG20 6NA | Semi-detached | £171,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2005 | 2 RG20 6NA | Semi-detached | £171,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2004 | 5 RG20 6NA | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2000 | 5 RG20 6NA | Semi-detached | £94,000 |
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: Flat (16); House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1976-1982 (12); 1983-1990 (7); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (18); owner-occupied (4).
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 (51% of about 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Pirbright Institute site, Compton: up to 160 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 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
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 29 addresses are between 101 m and 105 m above sea level (102 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG20 6NA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Goring and Streatley 360,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Cholsey 275,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Didcot Parkway 2.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.7 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest School Cottage Compton | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | The Four Points Aldworth | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| EV charging points | ubitricity | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 54.9 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Downland Practice | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Downland Pharmacy | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Hermitage Dental Centre | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Didcot Community Hospital | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 920 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 160 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,340 m² | 30 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, a listed building (Grade II*), 370 m south-east. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary and St Nicholas | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m south-east |
| Perborough Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| East Ilsley Down round barrows | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pit Row Coppice | Wood | 590 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Cradlicote Coppice | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Hawk Croft Copse | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Applepie Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Compton Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Hackney Bottom | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 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 |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 29 |
12 of the street's 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton C.E. Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 190 m | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Downs School | Secondary | 11–18 | 440 m (0.3 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: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compton Village Shop RG20 6NL | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2015 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near School Road (8); On or near Lowbury Gardens (7); On or near Burrell Road (4); On or near Wilson Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 55% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 34% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- RG20 6NA: 29 addresses of 32 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Old Station Business Park · School Road · Lowbury Gardens · Yew Tree Stables · Yew Tree Mews · Horn Street · Burrell Road · Roden Down Mews · Gordon Crescent · Cheap Street · Shepherds Rise · Meadow Close
All the streets in RG20 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.