Area Info for Beenham (Berkshire)

Beenham, Berkshire, UK

Beenham is a small village and civil parish located in the county of Berkshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles south of Reading and is part of the West Berkshire district. The village is known for its rural character, historic buildings, and close-knit community.

History and Heritage

Beenham has a rich history that dates back several centuries. The village features traditional English architecture, including historic farmhouses and cottages. The local church, St. Mary the Virgin, is a notable historic building with origins dating back to the medieval period. The village has maintained much of its historic charm while adapting to modern needs.

Geography and Environment

The area surrounding Beenham is characterised by open fields, farmland, and woodland, making it a picturesque rural setting. The village benefits from a peaceful environment with scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling.

Community and Amenities

Beenham has a small but active community with local events and activities that foster a sense of belonging among residents. The village has limited amenities within its boundaries but is close to larger towns such as Reading, which provides access to shops, schools, and other services.

Transport

The village is accessible by road, with nearby main roads connecting it to Reading and other parts of Berkshire. Public transport options are limited within the village itself, but bus services and proximity to train stations in Reading facilitate travel to larger cities and towns.

Local Economy

The economy of Beenham is primarily rural, with agriculture playing a significant role historically. Today, many residents commute to nearby towns and cities for work, while some local businesses and farms continue to operate within the area.
Education
School
Beenham Primary School0.54 miles
Mount Pleasant, Beenham, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5NN
Bradfield C.E. Primary School1.08 miles
Cock Lane, Southend, Bradfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6HR
Alder Bridge School1.40 miles
Bridge House, Mill Lane, Padworth, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4JU
Woolhampton C.E. Primary School1.52 miles
Woolhampton Hill, Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5TB
Elstree School1.62 miles
Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5TD
Padworth College2.04 miles
Padworth, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4NR
Bradfield College2.16 miles
Bradfield, Berkshire, RG7 6AU
Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet School2.19 miles
Church Lane, Ufton Nervet, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4HH
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School2.42 miles
Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4LX
The Cedars School2.48 miles
Church Road, Aldermaston, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4LR
Englefield C.E. Primary School2.51 miles
The Street, Englefield, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5ER
Theale Green School2.73 miles
Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5DA
Theale C.E. Primary School2.79 miles
Church Street, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5BZ
St Andrew's School3.26 miles
Buckhold, Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8QA
Mrs Bland's Infant School3.39 miles
Jordans Lane, Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3LP
The Willink School3.44 miles
School Lane, Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3XJ
Health
Clinic
Chapel Row Surgery1.34 miles
The Avenue, Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6NS
Holmwood Health Centre4.22 miles
Franklin Avenue, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 4ER
Specsavers Hearcare - Berkshire - Thatcham (Burdwood Surgery)4.64 miles
Burdwood Surgery, Wheelers Green Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4YF
Burdwood Surgery4.64 miles
3 Wheelers Green Way, Newbury, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4YF
Specsavers Hearcare - Berkshire - Thatcham (Medical Practice)5.26 miles
Thatcham Health Centre, Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HD
Thatcham Medical Practice5.26 miles
Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HD
Thatcham Health Centre5.26 miles
3 Bath Road, Newbury, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HD
Priory Thornford Park5.27 miles
Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET
Tilehurst Surgery Partnership5.81 miles
Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BW
Tilehurst Surgery5.81 miles
Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BW
Campion Unit 5.90 miles
Honey End Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJ
Lower Henwick Farm House6.25 miles
Turnpike Road, Thatcham,, RG18 3AP
Hillcroft House6.51 miles
Rookes Way, Thatcham,, RG18 3HR
Bath Road6.53 miles
57-59 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2BA
Winterbourne House7.06 miles
53 - 55 Argyle Road, Reading,, RG1 7YL
Coley Clinic Reading7.08 miles
Carsdale Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6DL
GP
Chapel Row Surgery1.34 miles
The Avenue, Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6NS
Dr James Bywater and Partners3.00 miles
Theale Medical Centre, Englefield Road, Theale, Reading, RG7 5AS
Dr M L Swami & Partners - Burghfield Health Centre3.94 miles
Burghfield Health Centre, Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3YJ
The Tadley Medical Partnership - Holmwood Health Centre4.22 miles
Holmwood Health Centre, Franklin Avenue, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 4ER
Mortimer Surgery4.24 miles
Mortimer Surgery, 72 Victoria Road, Mortimer Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3SQ
Dr James Bywater and Partners4.32 miles
Calcot Surgery, Royal Avenue, Calcot, Reading, RG31 4UR
Dr P M Robertson & Partners4.64 miles
Burdwood Surgery, Wheelers Green Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4YF
The Tadley Medical Partnership - Morland Surgery4.87 miles
Morland Surgery, 40 New Road, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 3AN
Dr Gargav A & Partner5.22 miles
66 Westwood Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5PR
Dr Underwood Ta & Partners5.24 miles
92 Westwood Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berks, RG31 5PP
Thatcham Medical Practice5.26 miles
The Thatcham Health Centre, 3 Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HD
The Boathouse Surgery5.29 miles
The Boat House Surgery, Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7DP
Tilehurst Medical Centre5.50 miles
5&7 Norcot Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BP
Dr. Boulos and Partners5.81 miles
Tilehurst Surgery, Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Tilehurst, RG30 6BW
Dr Williams Se & Partners5.84 miles
Southcote Clinic, Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3QP
Dr Jarman SJ & Partners6.09 miles
The Surgery, 53 Circuit Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3AN
Hospital
Prospect Park Hospital5.90 miles
Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJ
West Berkshire Community Hospital6.51 miles
London Road,, Benham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AS
The Berkshire Independent Hospital6.88 miles
Swallowscroft, Wensley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6UZ
Spire Dunedin Hospital7.06 miles
16 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NS
CircleReading hospital7.19 miles
CircleReading, 100 Drake Way, Reading, RG2 0NE
Royal Berkshire Hospital8.24 miles
London Road, Craven Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5AN
Parklands Hospital9.44 miles
Aldermaston Road,, RG24 9RH
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital9.60 miles
Aldermaston Road, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9NA
Wallingford Community Hospital12.21 miles
Reading Road, Reading Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9DU
Wokingham Hospital12.77 miles
41 Barkham Road,, RG41 2RE
Townlands Community Hospital13.06 miles
York Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2EB
Didcot Community Hospital13.83 miles
Wantage Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0AG
Odiham Cottage Hospital14.44 miles
Buryfields, Odiham, Hook, Hampshire, RG29 1NE
Fleet Community Hospital15.56 miles
Church Road, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 4LZ
Great Hollands16.07 miles
Great Hollands Square, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8WY
Wantage Community Hospital16.78 miles
Garston Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7AS
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy3.20 miles
27 High Street, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5AH
Sainsbury's Pharmacy3.86 miles
Savacentre, Bath Road, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7SA
Burghfield Pharmacy3.94 miles
Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3YJ
Holmwood Pharmacy4.22 miles
Holmwood Pharmacy, Franklin Avenue, Hants, Tadley, RG26 4ER
Mortimer Pharmacy4.24 miles
72 Victoria Road, Mortimer, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3SQ
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd4.34 miles
30A/B Mulfords Hill, Tadley, North Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG26 3JE
Lloydspharmacy4.43 miles
24 West End Road, Mortimer, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3TF
Lloydspharmacy4.78 miles
Unit 2 Burdwood Centre, Station Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4YA
Morland Pharmacy4.87 miles
40 New Road, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 3AN
Lloydspharmacy5.04 miles
7 Kingsland Centre, The Broadway, Thatcham, Berks, RG19 3HN
Lloydspharmacy5.16 miles
3 The Square, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7AQ
Trianglepharmacy5.19 miles
88-90 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5AW
Lloydspharmacy5.25 miles
3-5 Crown Mead, Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3JW
Boots5.26 miles
Thatcham Health Centre, Bath Road, Thatcham, RG18 3HD
Tilehurst Pharmacy5.42 miles
7 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5AR
Overdown Pharmacy5.52 miles
5 The Colonnade, Overdown Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6PR
Leisure
Park
FOLLY FARM (Grade II* Listed)2.07 miles
ENGLEFIELD HOUSE (Grade II Listed)2.36 miles
ALDERMASTON COURT (Grade II Listed)2.76 miles
PADWORTH COMMON3.05 miles
HOSEHILL LAKE3.27 miles
WASING PLACE (Grade II Listed)3.32 miles
ASHFORD HILL4.95 miles
PURLEY HALL (Grade II* Listed)5.11 miles
PAMBER FOREST5.31 miles
BLUNDELLS COPSE5.41 miles
BASILDON PARK (Grade II Listed)5.45 miles
LOUSEHILL COPSE5.82 miles
ROUND COPSE5.87 miles
MCILROY PARK5.95 miles
PROSPECT PARK (Grade II Listed)6.07 miles
THATCHAM REED BEDS6.16 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Reading3.11 miles
Theale, RG7 5AN
Londis Shell Aldermaston Service Station3.16 miles
Bath Road, Reading, RG7 5HT
Theale Convenience Store,3.18 miles
12 High Street, Theale Berkshire RG7 5AN
Co-op Reading3.53 miles
Burghfield, RG7 3HF
SPAR Upper Bucklebury3.58 miles
Spar Store, Long Grove, Berkshire, RG7 6QS
Nisa Local3.67 miles
Burghfield Common Pst Off & St, 1 Recreation Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3EN
Tesco Burghfield Common (Express)3.69 miles
Reading Rd, Burghfield Common, Berkshire, RG7 3JB
SPAR Euro Garages - Pinewood3.73 miles
Spar Store, Reading Road, West Berkshire, RG7 3EH
Londis Village Store3.87 miles
Reading Road Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3EG
Sainsbury's Calcot3.89 miles
Bath Road, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7SA
Budgens Tadley3.99 miles
Falcon Garage Ltd, Burghfield Road, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 4QY
Budgens Mortimer4.12 miles
Victoria Road, Mortimer Common, Mortimer, Berkshire, RG7 3XD
Co-op Basingstoke4.24 miles
Franklin Avenue, RG26 4EU
Tadley Convenience Store4.29 miles
62 Bishopswood Road, Tadley Hampshire RG26 4HD
Sainsbury's Tadley4.30 miles
30a Mulfords Hill, Tadley, RG26 3JE
Tesco Tadley (Express)4.39 miles
Heath End Rd, Baughurst, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 5LZ
Transport
Airport
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 528.41 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 329.54 miles
London Oxford Airport29.57 miles
London Heathrow Airport29.94 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 129.98 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 229.98 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 430.05 miles
Southampton Airport33.67 miles
Bus Stop
Stoneyfield (W)0.39 miles
Victory Hall (SE)0.54 miles
Victory Hall (NW)0.55 miles
Recreation Ground (W)0.73 miles
Recreation Ground (E)0.73 miles
Wellington Gardens (SW)0.83 miles
Wellington Gardens (NE)0.83 miles
Six Bells PH (SE)0.83 miles
Six Bells PH (NW)0.84 miles
Heath Road (SW)0.86 miles
Hungerford Lane (NE)0.88 miles
Hungerford Lane (SW)0.88 miles
Heath Road (NE)0.89 miles
Beenham Turn (NE)0.89 miles
Hungerford Lane Foot (S)0.90 miles
Hungerford Lane Foot (N)0.90 miles
Ferry Port
Shepperton Ferry Landing29.64 miles
Weybridge Ferry Landing29.67 miles
Moulsey - Hurst Park Ferry Landing33.58 miles
Hampton Ferry Landing33.63 miles
Hampton Court Pier34.52 miles
Ditton Island Ferry Landing35.00 miles
Twickenham Hammertons Pier35.68 miles
Richmond - Ham House Ferry Landing35.77 miles
Kingston Town End Pier35.95 miles
Kingston Turks Pier35.96 miles
Richmond St. Helena Pier36.03 miles
Richmond Landing Stage36.12 miles
Kew Pier37.15 miles
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal37.86 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal37.94 miles
Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing39.40 miles
Railway Station
Aldermaston Rail Station1.14 miles
Midgham Rail Station2.16 miles
Theale Rail Station3.09 miles
Thatcham Rail Station4.66 miles
Pangbourne Rail Station5.16 miles
Mortimer Rail Station5.60 miles
Tilehurst Rail Station6.09 miles
Bramley (Hants) Rail Station7.01 miles
Reading West Rail Station7.05 miles
Goring & Streatley Rail Station7.15 miles
Newbury Racecourse Rail Station7.26 miles
Reading Rail Station7.85 miles
Reading Rail Station7.86 miles
Reading Rail Station7.86 miles
Newbury Rail Station7.91 miles
Earley Rail Station9.79 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (RG7 5L*)
Number of Properties in Catchment159
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
FLORA HOUSE, SOUTHEND ROAD
BRADFIELD SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6EP		£1,140,000
2025-05-22
detached
freehold
WATCHMAKERS, SOUTHEND ROAD
BRADFIELD SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6ES		£650,000
2025-01-17
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2016-11-03   £640,000
HIGHDOWN, WEBBS LANE
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5LH		£850,000
2024-09-16
detached
freehold
WHITE OAKS, SOUTHEND ROAD
BRADFIELD SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6ES		£715,000
2023-11-17
detached
freehold
8, STRETTON CLOSE
BRADFIELD SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6EN		£470,000
2023-09-11
semidetached
freehold
COLD BLOW, BACK LANE
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5NG		£632,500
2023-08-31
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-11-09   £365,000
RUSSETTS, WEBBS LANE
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5LH		£650,000
2023-04-06
detached
freehold
BURLEIGH HOUSE, SOUTHEND ROAD
BRADFIELD SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6ER		£975,000
2023-02-17
detached
freehold
FOX HOUSE, SOUTHEND ROAD
BRADFIELD SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6ER		£945,000
2022-10-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-12-05   £780,000
HILLFOOT COURT (4), BEENHAM HILL
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5LS		£255,000
2022-10-07
detached
freehold
12, STRETTON CLOSE
BRADFIELD SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6EN		£490,000
2022-09-27
semidetached
freehold
COPPERWOOD, BACK LANE
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5NG		£475,000
2022-07-29
semidetached
freehold
WAYROUND
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5LY		£675,000
2022-05-05
detached
freehold
SPRINGFIELD, WICKENS CORNER
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5NH		£1,200,000
2021-12-17
detached
freehold
STRETTON (FLAT 5), STRETTON CLOSE
BRADFIELD SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6EN		£215,000
2021-09-30
flatmaisonette
leasehold
MERRYWAYS, SOUTHEND ROAD
BRADFIELD SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6ES		£679,000
2021-09-23
semidetached
freehold
1, STRETTON CLOSE
BRADFIELD SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6EN		£435,000
2021-06-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-06-26   £425,000
TRINDLEDOWN FARM, WEBBS LANE
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5LJ		£2,360,000
2021-05-21
detached
freehold
HOLLYSIDE, WEBBS LANE
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5LL		£1,075,000
2021-02-26
detached
freehold
1, WICKENS CORNER
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5NJ		£530,000
2020-11-02
terraced
freehold
THE HOLLIES, WEBBS LANE
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5LL		£975,000
2020-10-09
detached
freehold
PAVILION END, BACK LANE
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5NG		£415,000
2020-06-03
semidetached
freehold
4, STRETTON CLOSE
BRADFIELD SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6EN		£375,000
2020-03-12
detached
freehold
STRETTONS (FLAT 4), STRETTON CLOSE
SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6EN		£220,000
2019-12-19
flatmaisonette
leasehold
STRETTONS (FLAT 3), STRETTON CLOSE
SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6EN		£220,000
2019-11-20
flatmaisonette
leasehold
SOUTHEND COTTAGES (3), SOUTHEND ROAD
BRADFIELD SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6ES		£404,000
2019-10-11
semidetached
freehold
EVENDYNE, SOUTHEND ROAD
BRADFIELD SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6EP		£507,500
2019-03-15
detached
freehold
2, WICKENS CORNER
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5NJ		£375,000
2019-02-08
terraced
freehold
3, BACK LANE
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5NF		£320,000
2018-12-14
semidetached
freehold
7, BACK LANE
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5NF		£340,000
2018-12-14
semidetached
freehold
WITS END, BACK LANE
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5NG		£452,500
2018-11-09
semidetached
freehold
SOUTH LODGE, BEENHAM HILL
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5LR		£770,000
2018-09-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
STRETTONS (FLAT 1), STRETTON CLOSE
SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6EN		£220,000
2018-08-17
flatmaisonette
leasehold
ANDORAL, WEBBS LANE
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5LH		£1,450,000
2018-07-27
detached
freehold
CORNER COTTAGE
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5NA		£450,000
2018-06-22
semidetached
freehold
ARARAT, BEENHAM HILL
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5LU		£650,000
2018-03-16
detached
freehold
TRURO
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5LY		£367,500
2017-11-29
detached
freehold
HAWTHORNS, 26, STONEYFIELD
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5NE		£690,000
2017-11-17
detached
freehold
6, STRETTON CLOSE
BRADFIELD SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6EN		£445,500
2017-10-20
semidetached
freehold
STOCKS COTTAGES (3), BEENHAM HILL
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5LX		£285,000
2017-07-28
semidetached
freehold
BARTENS, SOUTHEND ROAD
BRADFIELD SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6ES		£565,000
2017-07-18
detached
freehold
HOLLY COTTAGE, SOUTHEND ROAD
BRADFIELD SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6ES		£360,000
2017-06-09
terraced
freehold
BOURNE RISE, SOUTHEND ROAD
BRADFIELD SOUTHEND
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 6EP		£820,000
2016-12-14
detached
freehold
WHITE COTTAGE, WEBBS LANE
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5LW		£750,000
2016-09-30
detached
freehold
6, WICKENS CORNER
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5NH		£340,000
2016-09-30
terraced
freehold
THE WICKETS
BEENHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5LY		£545,000
2016-09-01
detached
freehold
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