Area Info for Basildon (Berkshire)

Overview of Basildon, Berkshire

Basildon is a small village located within the county of Berkshire, in the United Kingdom. It is known for its rural charm and traditional English countryside atmosphere. The village is part of the civil parish of Basildon, which includes surrounding areas and is situated near the River Thames.

Location and Geography

Basildon is situated in the southern part of Berkshire, approximately 4 miles south of Reading and 30 miles west of London. The area features a mix of farmland, woodland, and residential properties. The landscape is characterised by gentle rolling hills and scenic views typical of the Berkshire countryside.

History and Heritage

Historically, Basildon has been a rural settlement with roots dating back several centuries. The village has maintained its traditional character, with historic buildings and local landmarks. It is close to the historic Basildon Park, a notable Georgian mansion and estate managed by the National Trust, which attracts visitors interested in heritage and architecture.

Local Amenities and Attractions

While primarily a rural village, Basildon offers essential amenities such as local shops, a church, and community facilities. The nearby Basildon Park provides a popular attraction for visitors, offering walking trails, gardens, and a glimpse into 18th-century architecture. The surrounding Berkshire countryside also provides opportunities for outdoor activities like walking, cycling, and birdwatching.

Transport Links

Basildon benefits from good transport links, with proximity to major roads such as the A329 and M4 motorway, facilitating travel to Reading, London, and other parts of Berkshire. The nearest railway station is in Reading, providing regular services to London and other major cities.
Education
School
Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School1.25 miles
The Coombe, Streatley, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9QL
Goring Church of England Aided Primary School1.29 miles
Wallingford Road, Goring-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0BG
Basildon C.E. Primary School1.79 miles
School Lane, Upper Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8PD
The Oratory Preparatory School2.30 miles
Goring Heath, Reading, RG8 7SF
South Stoke Primary School2.55 miles
The Street, South Stoke, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0JS
Pangbourne College2.56 miles
Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8LA
Whitchurch Primary School2.57 miles
Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7EJ
Pangbourne Primary School3.06 miles
Kennedy Drive, Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7LB
St Andrew's School3.11 miles
Buckhold, Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8QA
Cranford House School Trust Limited3.13 miles
Moulsford, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9HT
Langtree School3.19 miles
Woodcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0RA
Woodcote Primary School3.24 miles
Reading Road, Woodcote, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0QY
Moulsford Preparatory School3.25 miles
Moulsford-on-Thames, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9HR
The Oratory School3.54 miles
Woodcote, Nr Reading, Oxfordshire, RG8 0PJ
Purley CofE Primary School4.06 miles
Purley Village, Purley-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8AF
Long Lane Primary School4.08 miles
Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6YG
Health
Clinic
Goring Surgery0.87 miles
Red Cross Road, Goring-On-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9HG
Tilehurst Surgery Partnership5.73 miles
Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BW
Tilehurst Surgery5.73 miles
Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BW
Wallingford Medical Practice5.86 miles
Reading Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9DU
Chapel Row Surgery6.03 miles
The Avenue, Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6NS
Specsavers Hearcare - Box - Wallingford6.21 miles
Centre 70, The Kinecroft, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 0DT
Campion Unit 6.58 miles
Honey End Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJ
Bath Road7.23 miles
57-59 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2BA
Winterbourne House7.31 miles
53 - 55 Argyle Road, Reading,, RG1 7YL
Balmore Park7.36 miles
59A Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7SS
Baker Street Clinic7.58 miles
22A Baker Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7XX
Nettlebed Surgery7.59 miles
Wanbourne Lane, Nettlebed, Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 5AJ
Coley Clinic Reading7.74 miles
Carsdale Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6DL
Reading Walk-In Health Centre7.74 miles
Reading Walk In Health Centre, 1St Floor, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7QA
Reading Walk - In Health Centre7.74 miles
1St Floor, 103 Broad Street Mall, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7QA
Broad Street Mall7.74 miles
103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7QA
GP
Goring Surgery0.87 miles
Red Cross Road Surgery, Red Cross Road, Goring, Reading, RG8 9HG
The Boathouse Surgery2.59 miles
The Boat House Surgery, Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7DP
Woodcote Surgery2.92 miles
The Health Centre, Wayside Green, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0PR
Dr Underwood Ta & Partners5.13 miles
92 Westwood Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berks, RG31 5PP
The Downland Practice at Compton5.17 miles
The Surgery, High Street, Compton, Newbury Berks, RG20 6NJ
Dr Gargav A & Partner5.18 miles
66 Westwood Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5PR
Dr James Bywater and Partners5.42 miles
Theale Medical Centre, Englefield Road, Theale, Reading, RG7 5AS
Tilehurst Medical Centre5.46 miles
5&7 Norcot Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BP
Dr. Boulos and Partners5.73 miles
Tilehurst Surgery, Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Tilehurst, RG30 6BW
Dr James Bywater and Partners5.76 miles
Calcot Surgery, Royal Avenue, Calcot, Reading, RG31 4UR
Wallingford Medical Practice5.86 miles
Wallingford Medical Practice, Reading Road, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 9DU
Chapel Row Surgery6.03 miles
The Avenue, Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6NS
Blewbury Branch Surgery6.14 miles
The Village Hall, Blewbury, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 9QQ
Grovelands Medical Centre.6.29 miles
701 Oxford Road, Reading, Berks, Reading, RG30 1HG
Dr G A M Burnett And Partners6.48 miles
Sonning Common Health Centre, Wood Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9SW
Dr Williams Se & Partners6.97 miles
Southcote Clinic, Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3QP
Hospital
Wallingford Community Hospital5.86 miles
Reading Road, Reading Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9DU
Prospect Park Hospital6.58 miles
Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJ
Spire Dunedin Hospital7.50 miles
16 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NS
The Berkshire Independent Hospital7.67 miles
Swallowscroft, Wensley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6UZ
Royal Berkshire Hospital8.50 miles
London Road, Craven Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5AN
Didcot Community Hospital8.53 miles
Wantage Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0AG
CircleReading hospital8.74 miles
CircleReading, 100 Drake Way, Reading, RG2 0NE
Townlands Community Hospital9.79 miles
York Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2EB
West Berkshire Community Hospital9.93 miles
London Road,, Benham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AS
Abingdon Community Hospital13.24 miles
Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1AG
Wantage Community Hospital13.47 miles
Garston Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7AS
Wokingham Hospital14.11 miles
41 Barkham Road,, RG41 2RE
Parklands Hospital15.71 miles
Aldermaston Road,, RG24 9RH
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital15.87 miles
Aldermaston Road, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9NA
Marlow Community Hospital16.17 miles
Victoria Road, Marlow, SL7 1DJ
St Mark's Hospital16.70 miles
St Mark`s Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, Berkshire, SL6 6DU
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy0.90 miles
High Street, Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AT
Lloydspharmacy2.68 miles
3 The Square, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7AQ
Rowlands Pharmacy4.59 miles
1 The Pound, Cholsey, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9NS
Overdown Pharmacy4.69 miles
5 The Colonnade, Overdown Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6PR
Trianglepharmacy5.31 miles
88-90 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5AW
Tilehurst Pharmacy5.35 miles
7 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5AR
Sainsbury's Pharmacy5.52 miles
Savacentre, Bath Road, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7SA
Lloydspharmacy5.56 miles
27 High Street, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5AH
Lloydspharmacy5.73 miles
2A Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BW
Boots6.23 miles
7 - 8 Market Place, Wallingford, OX10 0EG
Lloydspharmacy6.23 miles
20-21 Market Place, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 0AD
Grovelands Pharmacy6.34 miles
2 Grovelands Road, Reading,, RG30 2NY
Boots6.47 miles
32 Meadway Precinct, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4AA
Carson H Ltd6.49 miles
19b Wood Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9SJ
Asda Stores Ltd6.61 miles
Honey End Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EL
Fittleworth Medical Limited6.72 miles
2 Lundy Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2RR
Leisure
Park
BASILDON PARK (Grade II Listed)0.97 miles
PURLEY HALL (Grade II* Listed)3.49 miles
FAIRMILE HOSPITAL (Grade II Listed)4.04 miles
MAPLEDURHAM4.34 miles
ENGLEFIELD HOUSE (Grade II Listed)4.69 miles
MCILROY PARK5.61 miles
BLUNDELLS COPSE5.66 miles
ROUND COPSE5.72 miles
LOUSEHILL COPSE6.04 miles
HOSEHILL LAKE6.69 miles
PROSPECT PARK (Grade II Listed)6.73 miles
FOLLY FARM (Grade II* Listed)6.76 miles
CAVERSHAM COURT (Grade II Listed)7.12 miles
THE RIDGEWAY7.58 miles
MOWBRAY FIELDS7.60 miles
CLAYFIELD COPSE7.67 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis Westholme Store1.24 miles
24 Wallingford Road, Reading, RG8 0BG
Co-op Reading2.67 miles
Pangbourne, RG8 7AG
Londis, Reading2.76 miles
28- 30 Reading Rd, Reading, RG8 7LY
Co-op Reading2.80 miles
Woodcote, RG8 0SE
Co-op Reading2.94 miles
Petrol Pangbourne, RG8 7JE
Tesco Reading (Express)4.36 miles
3 The Parade, Knowsley Rd, Tilehurst, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 6FA
Londis Moulsford Service Station {Total}4.41 miles
Reading Road, Wallingford, OX10 9HW
Tesco Wallingford (Express)4.60 miles
Ilges Ln, Cholsey, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9ND
Co-op Reading4.68 miles
The Colonnade, RG31 6PR
Londis Compton Village Store5.13 miles
High Street, Berkshire, RG20 6NL
Butts Convenience Store5.23 miles
227-229 Kentwood Hill, Reading Berks RG31 6JD
Costcutter Tilehurst5.26 miles
262 Kentwood Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6DR
ASDA Tilehurst School Road Petrol5.33 miles
12/14 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5AL
Co-op Reading5.34 miles
The Triangle, RG30 4RN
Co-op Reading5.35 miles
Tilehurst, RG31 5AR
Sainsbury's Calcot5.54 miles
Bath Road, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7SA
Transport
Airport
London Oxford Airport23.61 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 527.85 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 329.00 miles
London Heathrow Airport29.34 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 129.40 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 229.45 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 429.66 miles
Southampton Airport39.90 miles
Bus Stop
Hook End Lane (SE)0.03 miles
Hook End Lane (NW)0.05 miles
Tamarind Tree (NW)0.39 miles
Tamarind Tree (SE)0.40 miles
Three Stones (SE)0.50 miles
Three Stones (NW)0.52 miles
Park Wall Lane (NW)0.58 miles
Barn House (NE)0.58 miles
Barn House (SW)0.59 miles
Park Wall Lane (SE)0.64 miles
Basildon Park Gates (NW)0.79 miles
Godwins Lodges (NE)0.79 miles
Godwins Lodges (SW)0.79 miles
Basildon Park Gates (SE)0.80 miles
Goring & Streatley Rail Station ()0.80 miles
Goring & Streatley Rail Station ()0.81 miles
Ferry Port
Shepperton Ferry Landing30.38 miles
Weybridge Ferry Landing30.42 miles
Moulsey - Hurst Park Ferry Landing33.81 miles
Hampton Ferry Landing33.85 miles
Hampton Court Pier34.82 miles
Twickenham Hammertons Pier35.43 miles
Ditton Island Ferry Landing35.44 miles
Richmond - Ham House Ferry Landing35.52 miles
Richmond St. Helena Pier35.63 miles
Richmond Landing Stage35.74 miles
Kingston Turks Pier36.13 miles
Kingston Town End Pier36.20 miles
Kew Pier36.43 miles
Putney Pier39.55 miles
Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier40.29 miles
Little Venice Waterbus Stop40.81 miles
Railway Station
Goring & Streatley Rail Station0.81 miles
Pangbourne Rail Station2.47 miles
Cholsey Rail Station4.31 miles
Tilehurst Rail Station5.15 miles
Theale Rail Station5.83 miles
Reading West Rail Station7.18 miles
Aldermaston Rail Station7.46 miles
Reading Rail Station7.76 miles
Reading Rail Station7.76 miles
Reading Rail Station7.79 miles
Midgham Rail Station8.10 miles
Didcot Parkway Rail Station8.44 miles
Thatcham Rail Station9.32 miles
Henley-on-Thames Rail Station10.13 miles
Appleford Rail Station10.13 miles
Earley Rail Station10.38 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (RG8 9ND)
Number of Properties in Catchment26
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)2
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)1
Property Sales
THE STABLES, READING ROAD
LOWER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 9ND		£1,100,000
2024-11-26
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2011-08-12   £843,000
Sold 2006-10-10   £812,000
Sold 2001-07-02   £550,000
LONG MEADOWS, HOOK END LANE
LOWER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 9SY		£1,900,000
2023-07-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-04-25   £1,162,500
Sold 2002-08-05   £830,000
Sold 1997-06-17   £375,000
LOWER BASILDON VIEW COTTAGE, READING ROAD
LOWER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 9ND		£500,000
2022-08-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
LOWER BASILDON VIEW, READING ROAD
LOWER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 9ND		£1,750,000
2022-05-11
otherPropertyType
freehold
GODWINS LODGE (1)
LOWER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 9PB		£660,000
2022-04-06
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1998-03-16   £200,000
FEATHERS FARM, BLANDYS LANE
UPPER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8PG		£1,750,000
2022-04-04
otherPropertyType
freehold
GROVE PADDOCK, READING ROAD
LOWER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 9ND		£880,000
2021-12-03
detached
freehold
GREENSLEEVES, READING ROAD
LOWER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 9ND		£500,000
2021-02-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-03-13   £417,500
Sold 2004-10-01   £402,000
BEECHWOOD, PARK WALL LANE
UPPER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8NE		£765,000
2019-10-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-03-15   £630,000
SUMMIT HOUSE, BLANDYS LANE
UPPER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8PG		£1,670,000
2019-07-17
detached
freehold
ST. GEORGE, BLANDYS LANE
UPPER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8PG		£1,715,000
2019-05-31
detached
freehold
THE CROFT, PARK WALL LANE
UPPER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8NE		£1,125,000
2017-12-15
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-09-01   £596,000
GROVE HOUSE, READING ROAD
LOWER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 9ND		£655,000
2017-09-05
detached
freehold
Sold 1997-06-30   £172,500
PAMBER GREEN, BLANDYS LANE
UPPER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8PG		£850,000
2017-03-03
detached
freehold
BASILDON COURT
LOWER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 9PD		£1,545,000
2016-12-15
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-08-17   £1,285,000
Sold 2002-03-28   £400,000
GREY KITE HOUSE, READING ROAD
LOWER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 9ND		£935,000
2015-07-13
detached (New)
freehold
WHISPERING HOLLOW, PARK WALL LANE
UPPER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8NE		£942,500
2014-09-05
detached
freehold
NORTHFIELD HOUSE, PARK WALL LANE
UPPER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8NE		£1,100,000
2008-10-21
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-09-26   £499,999
BLANDINGS, BLANDYS LANE
UPPER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8PG		£625,000
2007-08-15
detached
freehold
Sold 1996-12-20   £184,000
PIPPINS ORCHARD, PARK WALL LANE
UPPER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8NE		£975,000
2004-10-28
detached
freehold
PARKVIEW, BLANDYS LANE
UPPER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 8PG		£400,000
2001-05-09
detached
freehold
Sold 1996-11-28   £161,000
THAMES GROVE, READING ROAD
LOWER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 9ND		£247,000
1999-08-04
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-12-15   £535,000
MEADOW VIEW, HOOK END LANE
LOWER BASILDON
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG8 9TA		£159,000
1998-12-24
semidetached
freehold
BIRD CORNER, HOOK END LANE
LOWER BASILDON
READING
BERKSHIRE
RG8 9TA		£175,000
1996-02-15
detached
freehold
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