Hornbeam Close is in Purley On Thames, Reading and in West Berkshire district. RG8 8BZ is located in the Tilehurst & Purley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reading West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hornbeam Close, Purley On Thames, Reading, RG8 8BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: RG8 8AY, RG8 8BB, RG8 8DW, RG8 8EH, RG31 6YD, RG31 6UT, RG8 8DE, RG8 8DG, RG8 8DZ.

Hornbeam Close Street Report

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hornbeam Close are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Berkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG8 8BZ

Average Price
£503,664
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£503,664
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hornbeam Close

Average Price
£503,664
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hornbeam CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2023
2 Hornbeam Close, Reading, West Berkshire
Detached, an established residential building 		£365,0002015-07-31 £512,797
2 Hornbeam Close, Reading, West Berkshire
Detached, an established residential building 		£173,5002000-06-09 £503,045
1 Hornbeam Close, Reading, West Berkshire
Detached, an established residential building 		£150,0001999-10-29 £495,150

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4Norcot Early Years Centre
82 Lyndhurst Road, Tilehurst RG30 6UB 		2,494 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
4out of 4Blagrave Nursery School
Recreation Road, Tilehurst RG30 4UA 		2,677 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Purley CofE Primary School
Purley Village, Purley-on-Thames RG8 8AF 		309 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Long Lane Primary School
Long Lane, Tilehurst RG31 6YG 		417 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4Westwood Farm Junior School
Fullbrook Crescent, Tilehurst RG31 6RY 		835 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
4out of 4Westwood Farm Infant School
Fullbrook Crescent, Tilehurst RG31 6RY 		835 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Downsway Primary School
Warbreck Drive, Tilehurst RG31 6FE 		1,051 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
3out of 4Denefield School
Long Lane, Tilehurst RG31 6XY 		1,146 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Little Heath School
Little Heath Road, Tilehurst RG31 5TY 		3,074 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
2out of 4King's Academy Prospect
Cockney Hill, Tilehurst RG30 4EX 		4,487 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
3out of 4Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School
Fawley Road, Southcote RG30 3EP 		5,389 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
3out of 4The WREN School
61-63 Bath Road, RG30 2BB 		5,395 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
4out of 4Brookfields Special School
Sage Road, Tilehurst RG31 6SW 		781 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
3out of 4Thames Valley School
2 Conwy Close, Tilehurst RG30 4BZ 		3,715 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
- not ratedTLG Reading
Empress Road, Calcot RG31 4XR 		4,414 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
- not ratedPangbourne College
, RG8 8LA 		4,696 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
- not ratedOratory Preparatory School
Goring Heath, Reading RG8 7SF 		4,959 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Mad Duck Cafe82 - 84 Wintringham Way, Purley On Thames721 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Purley Park Social Club82 - 84 Wintringham Way, Purley On Thames721 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoUnit 3, The Parade Knowsley Road, Tilehurst714 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Brookfields School
SAGE ROAD 		artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool709 yd
Bucknells Meadow
WINTRINGHAM WAY 		grass pitches716 yd
Westwood Farm Junior School
FULLBROOK CRESCENT 		grass pitches727 yd
Goosecroft Recreation Ground
GOOSECROFT LANE GOOSECROFT LANE BEECH ROAD 		grass pitches, tennis courts788 yd
Cotswold Recreation Ground
Downs Way 		grass pitches887 yd
Cotswold Sports Centre
DOWNS WAY 		health and fitness suite1,057 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Safety

Is Hornbeam Close Street dangerous?

In 2023, 93 crimes were reported near Hornbeam Close . 61% of streets in the UK are more dangerous. This street can be considered safe. The most common type of crime was violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of RG8 8BZ.

Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Statistics

All Crimes 93
Violence And Sexual Offences 35
Anti Social Behaviour 19
Other Theft 11
Public Order 7
Criminal Damage And Arson 7
Vehicle Crime 5
Burglary 4
Other Crime 3
Possession Of Weapons 1
Drugs 1

List of latest crimes

List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of RG8 8BZ.

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Brading Way544 yd
2023-12Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Goodliffe Gardens480 yd
2023-12BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Lister Close299 yd
2023-12Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Colyton Way462 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Lilac Close245 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Cecil Aldin Drive225 yd
2023-11Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Duncan Gardens130 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesAction to be taken by another organisationOn or near Purley Lane249 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesAction to be taken by another organisationOn or near Mapledurham Drive439 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near New Hill93 yd

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in RG8 8BZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired125
Full-Time Employee73
Long-Term Sick or disabled43
Part-Time Employee33
Other21
Self-Employed17
Looking after home or family11
Student (economically inactive)9
Unemployed5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities24
Information and communication21
Professional, scientific and technical activities20
Education18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles16
Financial and insurance activities12
Manufacturing11
Construction11
Accommodation and food service activities8
Transport and storage7
Other6
Administrative and support service activities6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Real estate activities3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2

People

Gender

Female209
Male180

Partnership Status

Single99
Married: Opposite sex199
Separated1
Divorced22
Widowed19

Health

Very good health176
Good health154
Fair health47
Bad health8
Very bad health4

Education and Qualifications

No qualifications89
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 32
Apprenticeship13
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 36
Degree or Similar 139
Other11

Culture

Ethnic Group

Chinese3
Indian15
Other Asian2
Black Caribbean10
Mixed White and Asian4
Mixed Other4
White352

Country of Birth

United Kingdom341
European Union22
Rest of Europe1
Africa4
Middle East and Asia11
The Americas and the Caribbean10

Length of Residence

Born in the UK341
10+ Years43
5-10 Years1
2-5 Years4
Less than 2 years1

Passport Held

United Kingdom329
Ireland7
Italy1
Poland4
Romania4
Other EU countries1
South and Eastern Africa1
Southern Asia1
South-East Asia2
North America and the Caribbean2
No passport held37

Religion

No religion129
Christian217
Hindu7
Jewish1
Sikh8
Other religion4
Not answered23
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