Area Info for Ashampstead (Berkshire)

ASHAMPSTEAD (BERKSHIRE, UK)

Ashampstead is a small village and civil parish located in Berkshire, England. It is situated in the West Berkshire district, approximately 4 miles south of Newbury. The village is known for its rural character and scenic countryside, offering a peaceful environment for residents and visitors alike.

Geography and Location

Ashampstead lies within the Thames Valley and is characterised by its rolling hills and farmland. The parish includes the hamlets of Streatley Hill and parts of the surrounding rural landscape. The area is accessible via local roads connecting to nearby towns and villages.

History and Heritage

The history of Ashampstead dates back several centuries, with historical records indicating its existence in medieval times. The village has maintained its traditional rural charm, with some historic buildings and farms still present today. The local church and old farmhouses contribute to its historical significance.

Community and Amenities

As a small community, Ashampstead has limited amenities within the village itself. Residents often rely on nearby towns such as Newbury for shopping, schools, and other services. The village is popular among those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle and is often appreciated for its natural beauty and tranquillity.

Natural Environment

The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The area is characterised by its open fields, woodlands, and hedgerows, supporting diverse wildlife and contributing to the scenic landscape of Berkshire.
Education
School
Basildon C.E. Primary School1.17 miles
School Lane, Upper Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8PD
Yattendon C.E. Primary School1.82 miles
Yattendon, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 0UR
St Andrew's School2.25 miles
Buckhold, Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8QA
Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School2.52 miles
The Coombe, Streatley, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9QL
Pangbourne College2.78 miles
Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8LA
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School2.94 miles
Newbury Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 0TR
Bradfield College3.12 miles
Bradfield, Berkshire, RG7 6AU
Goring Church of England Aided Primary School3.40 miles
Wallingford Road, Goring-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0BG
Compton C.E. Primary School3.74 miles
School Road, Compton, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 6QU
Bradfield C.E. Primary School3.81 miles
Cock Lane, Southend, Bradfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6HR
Whitchurch Primary School3.90 miles
Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7EJ
The Downs School3.96 miles
Manor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 6AD
Pangbourne Primary School4.04 miles
Kennedy Drive, Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7LB
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools4.11 miles
Marlston House, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9UL
Englefield C.E. Primary School4.31 miles
The Street, Englefield, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5ER
South Stoke Primary School4.44 miles
The Street, South Stoke, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0JS
Health
Clinic
Goring Surgery3.00 miles
Red Cross Road, Goring-On-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9HG
Chapel Row Surgery4.17 miles
The Avenue, Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6NS
Tilehurst Surgery Partnership6.56 miles
Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BW
Tilehurst Surgery6.56 miles
Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BW
Specsavers Hearcare - Berkshire - Thatcham (Medical Practice)6.86 miles
Thatcham Health Centre, Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HD
Thatcham Medical Practice6.86 miles
Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HD
Thatcham Health Centre6.86 miles
3 Bath Road, Newbury, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HD
Specsavers Hearcare - Berkshire - Thatcham (Burdwood Surgery)6.95 miles
Burdwood Surgery, Wheelers Green Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4YF
Burdwood Surgery6.95 miles
3 Wheelers Green Way, Newbury, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4YF
Lower Henwick Farm House7.24 miles
Turnpike Road, Thatcham,, RG18 3AP
Campion Unit 7.25 miles
Honey End Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJ
Hillcroft House7.51 miles
Rookes Way, Thatcham,, RG18 3HR
Wallingford Medical Practice7.73 miles
Reading Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9DU
Priory Thornford Park7.95 miles
Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET
Bath Road7.97 miles
57-59 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2BA
Specsavers Hearcare - Box - Wallingford8.07 miles
Centre 70, The Kinecroft, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 0DT
GP
Goring Surgery3.00 miles
Red Cross Road Surgery, Red Cross Road, Goring, Reading, RG8 9HG
The Boathouse Surgery3.72 miles
The Boat House Surgery, Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7DP
The Downland Practice at Compton4.03 miles
The Surgery, High Street, Compton, Newbury Berks, RG20 6NJ
Chapel Row Surgery4.17 miles
The Avenue, Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6NS
Dr James Bywater and Partners5.15 miles
Theale Medical Centre, Englefield Road, Theale, Reading, RG7 5AS
Woodcote Surgery5.28 miles
The Health Centre, Wayside Green, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0PR
Dr Underwood Ta & Partners5.86 miles
92 Westwood Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berks, RG31 5PP
Dr Gargav A & Partner5.89 miles
66 Westwood Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5PR
Dr James Bywater and Partners5.99 miles
Calcot Surgery, Royal Avenue, Calcot, Reading, RG31 4UR
Tilehurst Medical Centre6.22 miles
5&7 Norcot Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BP
The Downland Practice at Chieveley6.23 miles
The Surgery, East Lane, Chieveley, Newbury, RG20 8UY
Blewbury Branch Surgery6.48 miles
The Village Hall, Blewbury, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 9QQ
Dr. Boulos and Partners6.56 miles
Tilehurst Surgery, Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Tilehurst, RG30 6BW
Thatcham Medical Practice6.86 miles
The Thatcham Health Centre, 3 Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HD
Dr P M Robertson & Partners6.95 miles
Burdwood Surgery, Wheelers Green Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4YF
Grovelands Medical Centre.7.22 miles
701 Oxford Road, Reading, Berks, Reading, RG30 1HG
Hospital
Prospect Park Hospital7.25 miles
Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJ
West Berkshire Community Hospital7.57 miles
London Road,, Benham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AS
Wallingford Community Hospital7.73 miles
Reading Road, Reading Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9DU
Spire Dunedin Hospital8.36 miles
16 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NS
The Berkshire Independent Hospital8.43 miles
Swallowscroft, Wensley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6UZ
Didcot Community Hospital9.00 miles
Wantage Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0AG
CircleReading hospital9.32 miles
CircleReading, 100 Drake Way, Reading, RG2 0NE
Royal Berkshire Hospital9.51 miles
London Road, Craven Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5AN
Townlands Community Hospital11.88 miles
York Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2EB
Wantage Community Hospital12.77 miles
Garston Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7AS
Abingdon Community Hospital13.87 miles
Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1AG
Parklands Hospital14.29 miles
Aldermaston Road,, RG24 9RH
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital14.46 miles
Aldermaston Road, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9NA
Wokingham Hospital14.99 miles
41 Barkham Road,, RG41 2RE
Marlow Community Hospital18.30 miles
Victoria Road, Marlow, SL7 1DJ
Great Hollands18.32 miles
Great Hollands Square, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8WY
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy2.94 miles
High Street, Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AT
Lloydspharmacy3.72 miles
3 The Square, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7AQ
Lloydspharmacy5.36 miles
27 High Street, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5AH
Sainsbury's Pharmacy5.61 miles
Savacentre, Bath Road, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7SA
Overdown Pharmacy5.62 miles
5 The Colonnade, Overdown Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6PR
Trianglepharmacy5.98 miles
88-90 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5AW
Tilehurst Pharmacy6.11 miles
7 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5AR
Rowlands Pharmacy6.19 miles
1 The Pound, Cholsey, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9NS
Downland Pharmacy6.23 miles
The Downland Pharmacy, East Lane, Chieveley, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8UY
Lloydspharmacy6.56 miles
2A Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BW
Lloydspharmacy6.81 miles
7 Kingsland Centre, The Broadway, Thatcham, Berks, RG19 3HN
Boots6.86 miles
Thatcham Health Centre, Bath Road, Thatcham, RG18 3HD
Lloydspharmacy6.89 miles
3-5 Crown Mead, Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3JW
Lloydspharmacy6.94 miles
Unit 2 Burdwood Centre, Station Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4YA
Boots7.14 miles
32 Meadway Precinct, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4AA
Asda Stores Ltd7.23 miles
Honey End Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EL
Leisure
Park
BASILDON PARK (Grade II Listed)2.09 miles
ENGLEFIELD HOUSE (Grade II Listed)4.07 miles
PURLEY HALL (Grade II* Listed)4.42 miles
MAPLEDURHAM5.74 miles
FAIRMILE HOSPITAL (Grade II Listed)5.88 miles
FOLLY FARM (Grade II* Listed)5.95 miles
HOSEHILL LAKE6.35 miles
BLUNDELLS COPSE6.35 miles
MCILROY PARK6.52 miles
ROUND COPSE6.58 miles
LOUSEHILL COPSE6.80 miles
PROSPECT PARK (Grade II Listed)7.43 miles
ALDERMASTON COURT (Grade II Listed)7.54 miles
THATCHAM REED BEDS7.69 miles
WASING PLACE (Grade II Listed)7.78 miles
PADWORTH COMMON7.89 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis Westholme Store3.34 miles
24 Wallingford Road, Reading, RG8 0BG
Co-op Reading3.70 miles
Pangbourne, RG8 7AG
Londis, Reading3.80 miles
28- 30 Reading Rd, Reading, RG8 7LY
Londis Compton Village Store3.98 miles
High Street, Berkshire, RG20 6NL
Co-op Reading3.98 miles
Petrol Pangbourne, RG8 7JE
Hermitage Stores4.82 miles
High Street, Hermitage Berkshire RG18 9SR
Co-op Reading5.14 miles
Woodcote, RG8 0SE
Co-op Reading5.34 miles
Theale, RG7 5AN
Tesco Reading (Express)5.35 miles
3 The Parade, Knowsley Rd, Tilehurst, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 6FA
Theale Convenience Store,5.37 miles
12 High Street, Theale Berkshire RG7 5AN
Costcutter Hermitage5.38 miles
Faircross, Hermitage, Berkshire, RG18 9TL
Londis Shell Aldermaston Service Station5.44 miles
Bath Road, Reading, RG7 5HT
SPAR Upper Bucklebury5.58 miles
Spar Store, Long Grove, Berkshire, RG7 6QS
Co-op Reading5.61 miles
The Colonnade, RG31 6PR
Sainsbury's Calcot5.63 miles
Bath Road, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7SA
Co-op Reading5.99 miles
The Triangle, RG30 4RN
Transport
Airport
London Oxford Airport24.69 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 529.46 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 330.61 miles
London Heathrow Airport30.97 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 131.03 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 231.06 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 431.24 miles
Southampton Airport37.91 miles
Bus Stop
Fleece and Feathers Cross Roads (N)0.17 miles
Fleece and Feathers Cross Roads (S)0.18 miles
Stubbles House (E)0.23 miles
Stubbles House (W)0.23 miles
Stubbles Turn (N)0.24 miles
Stubbles Turn (S)0.24 miles
Clayhanger Farm (NE)0.44 miles
Clayhanger Farm (SW)0.44 miles
Drift Farm Turn (E)0.56 miles
Drift Farm Turn (W)0.56 miles
Pykes Hill (SE)0.60 miles
Pykes Hill (NW)0.60 miles
Flowers Piece (E)0.62 miles
Flowers Piece (W)0.64 miles
Tenaplas Drive (E)0.82 miles
Tenaplas Drive (W)0.82 miles
Ferry Port
Shepperton Ferry Landing31.62 miles
Weybridge Ferry Landing31.66 miles
Moulsey - Hurst Park Ferry Landing35.22 miles
Hampton Ferry Landing35.27 miles
Hampton Court Pier36.22 miles
Ditton Island Ferry Landing36.80 miles
Twickenham Hammertons Pier36.99 miles
Richmond - Ham House Ferry Landing37.08 miles
Richmond St. Helena Pier37.23 miles
Richmond Landing Stage37.34 miles
Kingston Turks Pier37.57 miles
Kingston Town End Pier37.62 miles
Kew Pier38.12 miles
Putney Pier41.19 miles
Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier41.92 miles
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal42.04 miles
Railway Station
Goring & Streatley Rail Station2.97 miles
Pangbourne Rail Station3.52 miles
Theale Rail Station5.55 miles
Cholsey Rail Station5.84 miles
Aldermaston Rail Station6.01 miles
Tilehurst Rail Station6.22 miles
Midgham Rail Station6.24 miles
Thatcham Rail Station7.07 miles
Reading West Rail Station8.12 miles
Newbury Racecourse Rail Station8.41 miles
Reading Rail Station8.83 miles
Reading Rail Station8.83 miles
Reading Rail Station8.85 miles
Newbury Rail Station8.91 miles
Didcot Parkway Rail Station9.14 miles
Mortimer Rail Station9.84 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (RG8 8R*)
Number of Properties in Catchment185
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
THE OLD FLEECE u0026 FEATHERS
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RG		£1,701,000
2024-02-22
detached
freehold
Sold 2020-12-04   £1,500,000
METCOMBE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RT		£490,000
2024-02-12
semidetached
freehold
5, STUBBLES
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RP		£595,000
2023-11-06
semidetached
freehold
16, FLOWERS PIECE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8SG		£535,000
2023-06-26
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2005-11-23   £303,200
STRAIGHT ASH
ASHAMPSTEAD COMMON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8QT		£2,040,000
2023-03-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-08-24   £961,000
9, FLOWERS PIECE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8SG		£750,000
2023-02-03
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-11-21   £395,000
WINTON HOUSE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RG		£1,661,000
2022-11-15
detached
freehold
2, STUBBLES
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RP		£465,000
2021-05-12
semidetached
freehold
1, LOWER CHURCH COTTAGES
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RS		£455,000
2020-10-28
semidetached
freehold
BLENHEIM COTTAGE, PINFOLD LANE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8SH		£1,325,000
2020-04-01
detached
freehold
BLORENGE HOUSE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RT		£850,000
2019-11-15
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE FORGE
ASHAMPSTEAD COMMON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8QT		£1,190,000
2018-12-18
detached
freehold
10, FLOWERS PIECE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8SG		£418,000
2018-07-20
semidetached
freehold
NOAKES HILL COTTAGE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RY		£250,000
2018-01-30
otherPropertyType
freehold
SHEPHERDS FENNEL
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RH		£949,500
2017-08-16
detached
freehold
DRIFT HOUSE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RG		£2,750,000
2017-07-10
detached
freehold
CHURCH FARM COTTAGE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RT		£525,000
2017-04-26
terraced
freehold
Sold 2012-07-20   £395,000
Sold 2002-12-02   £325,000
THE BOTHY
ASHAMPSTEAD COMMON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8QT		£770,000
2016-11-03
detached
freehold
ASHLEA
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RT		£454,000
2016-07-04
detached
freehold
FARRIERS COTTAGE
ASHAMPSTEAD COMMON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8QT		£745,000
2015-05-15
detached
freehold
6, STUBBLES
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RP		£450,000
2015-03-03
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2009-08-28   £305,000
WELL HOUSE COTTAGE, PINFOLD LANE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8SH		£470,000
2014-08-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-04-09   £520,000
HILLTOP
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RH		£1,185,000
2013-07-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-11-15   £480,000
BEGGARS ROOST
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RH		£850,000
2013-07-24
detached
freehold
BLORENGE COTTAGE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RT		£545,000
2011-06-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-06-26   £360,000
8, STUBBLES
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RP		£250,000
2009-07-03
semidetached
freehold
MULBERRY HOUSE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RY		£760,000
2009-04-24
detached
freehold
OAKLEY HOUSE, PINFOLD LANE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8SH		£760,000
2009-04-17
detached
freehold
11, FLOWERS PIECE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8SG		£282,500
2009-01-23
semidetached
freehold
CHURCH FARM HOUSE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RT		£1,000,000
2008-08-22
detached
freehold
VINE COTTAGE, PINFOLD LANE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8SH		£730,000
2008-08-22
detached
freehold
12, FLOWERS PIECE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8SG		£230,000
2006-11-23
terraced
freehold
3, PINFOLD LANE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8SL		£490,532
2006-07-20
semidetached
freehold
6, FLOWERS PIECE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8SG		£272,000
2005-12-12
semidetached
freehold
THE OLD BAKERY
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RG		£810,500
2005-09-07
detached
freehold
VALPYS
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RY		£700,000
2005-07-19
detached
freehold
20, FLOWERS PIECE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8SG		£205,000
2004-05-27
semidetached
freehold
STABLE COTTAGE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RT		£460,000
2004-04-06
detached
freehold
LONGCROFT
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RG		£550,000
2004-03-12
detached
freehold
MERLIN COTTAGE
ASHAMPSTEAD
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8RT		£280,000
2002-12-06
semidetached
freehold
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