Area Info for Great Shefford (Berkshire)

Great Shefford (Berkshire, UK)

Great Shefford is a small village located in the county of Berkshire, in the South East region of England. It is part of the civil parish of Shefford Woodlands and is situated near the border with Hampshire. The village is known for its rural character and traditional English countryside scenery.

Geography and Location

Great Shefford lies approximately 4 miles south of Newbury and about 50 miles west of London. The area is characterised by open fields, woodlands, and farmland, making it a peaceful and scenic location. The village is accessible via local roads connecting it to nearby towns and villages.

History and Heritage

The history of Great Shefford dates back several centuries, with historical records indicating its existence in medieval times. The village has maintained its rural charm and has several traditional buildings, some of which are of historical interest. The local church and old farmhouses contribute to its historical character.

Community and Amenities

As a small village, Great Shefford has a close-knit community. It features limited amenities, with residents often relying on nearby towns for shopping, schools, and other services. The village may have a local pub or community hall that serves as a gathering point for residents.

Natural Environment

The surrounding landscape offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and nature observation. The rural setting provides a tranquil environment, making it a desirable location for those seeking a countryside lifestyle.
Education
School
Shefford C.E. Primary School0.37 miles
Wantage Road, Great Shefford, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 7DB
Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School2.24 miles
Welford Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8HL
Chaddleworth St Andrew's C.E. Primary School2.57 miles
Chaddleworth, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 7DT
Brightwalton C.E. Aided Primary School3.71 miles
Common Lane, Brightwalton, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 7BN
Lambourn C.E. Primary School4.02 miles
Greenways, Lambourn, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 7LJ
Chilton Foliat Church of England Primary School4.82 miles
Stag Hill, Chilton Foliat, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0TF
Hungerford Nursery School Centre for Children5.00 miles
22 The Croft, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0HY
Hungerford Primary School5.12 miles
Fairview Road, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0BT
Stockcross C.E. School5.16 miles
Chapel Road, Stockcross, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8LD
Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School5.29 miles
Gainsborough Avenue, Kintbury, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 9XN
John O'gaunt School5.54 miles
Priory Road, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0AN
Chieveley Primary School5.74 miles
School Road, Chieveley, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8TY
Mary Hare School5.87 miles
Arlington Manor, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 3BQ
Baydon St Nicholas Church of England Primary School6.38 miles
Ermin Street, Baydon, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2JJ
Priors Court School6.66 miles
Prior`s Court Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9NU
Inkpen Primary School6.71 miles
Weavers Lane, Inkpen, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 9QE
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Berkshire - Newbury7.31 miles
42 Northbrook Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1DT
Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care - Wantage7.92 miles
4 Post Office Vaults, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8AT
Specsavers Hearcare - Box - Wantage7.99 miles
1A Grove Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7AB
Priory Cloisters Newbury8.04 miles
Monks Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7RN
Falkland Surgery8.12 miles
Monks Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7DF
Hillcroft House8.28 miles
Rookes Way, Thatcham,, RG18 3HR
Lower Henwick Farm House8.42 miles
Turnpike Road, Thatcham,, RG18 3AP
Wantage Health Centre8.63 miles
Mably Way, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BN
Wantage Health Centre8.63 miles
Mably Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BN
Specsavers Hearcare - Berkshire - Thatcham (Medical Practice)9.50 miles
Thatcham Health Centre, Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HD
Thatcham Medical Practice9.50 miles
Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HD
Thatcham Health Centre9.50 miles
3 Bath Road, Newbury, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HD
Specsavers Hearcare - Berkshire - Thatcham (Burdwood Surgery)10.46 miles
Burdwood Surgery, Wheelers Green Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4YF
Burdwood Surgery10.46 miles
3 Wheelers Green Way, Newbury, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4YF
Priory Thornford Park10.82 miles
Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET
Cotswold House11.66 miles
Savernake Hospital, London Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3HL
GP
Dr Powell Hb & Partners3.84 miles
The Surgery, Bockhampton Road, Lambourn, Newbury, RG17 8PS
Dr P Hetherington & Partners5.00 miles
The Hungerford Surgery, The Croft, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0HY
Dr C West and Partners5.25 miles
The Surgery, Newbury Street, Kintbury, Berkshire, RG17 9UX
The Downland Practice at Chieveley6.04 miles
The Surgery, East Lane, Chieveley, Newbury, RG20 8UY
Ramsbury Surgery6.44 miles
Ramsbury Surgery, Whittonditch Road, Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2QT
St Marys Road Surgery7.40 miles
The Surgery, St Mary`s Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1EQ
Northcroft Surgery - Dr Madeline Norman7.41 miles
Northcroft Lane, Newbury, Berks, RG14 1BU
Dr BB Letham & Partners7.79 miles
Eastfield House Surgery, 6 St Johns Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7LW
Falkland Surgery8.12 miles
Monks Lane, Newbury, Berks, RG14 7DF
Dr J Robinson And Partners8.63 miles
Newbury Street Practice, The Health Centre, Mably Way, Wantage Oxon, OX12 9BN
Church Street Practice Wantage8.63 miles
Church Street Practice, The Health Centre, Mably Way, Wantage Oxon, OX12 9BN
Dr C West and Partners8.93 miles
The Surgery, Trade Street, Woolton Hill, Nr Newbury Berks, RG20 9UL
The Downland Practice at Compton9.04 miles
The Surgery, High Street, Compton, Newbury Berks, RG20 6NJ
The Grove Medical Centre9.37 miles
The Grove Medical Centre, 3 Vale Avenue, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7LU
Thatcham Medical Practice9.50 miles
The Thatcham Health Centre, 3 Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HD
Old School House Surgery9.50 miles
Old School House Surgery, Church Street, Great Bedwyn Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3PF
Hospital
Wantage Community Hospital8.05 miles
Garston Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7AS
West Berkshire Community Hospital8.34 miles
London Road,, Benham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AS
Savernake Hospital11.66 miles
General Hospital, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3HL
Didcot Community Hospital12.15 miles
Wantage Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0AG
The Great Western Hospital12.66 miles
Marlborough Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 6BB
BMI The Ridgeway Hospital14.81 miles
Moormead Road, Wroughton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9DD
Abingdon Community Hospital14.94 miles
Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1AG
Wallingford Community Hospital16.17 miles
Reading Road, Reading Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9DU
Andover War Memorial Hospital18.01 miles
Charlton Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3LB
Prospect Park Hospital18.89 miles
Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJ
Parklands Hospital19.74 miles
Aldermaston Road,, RG24 9RH
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital19.93 miles
Aldermaston Road, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9NA
The Berkshire Independent Hospital20.05 miles
Swallowscroft, Wensley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6UZ
Spire Dunedin Hospital20.07 miles
16 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NS
CircleReading hospital20.70 miles
CircleReading, 100 Drake Way, Reading, RG2 0NE
Royal Berkshire Hospital21.28 miles
London Road, Craven Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5AN
Pharmacy
Broadway Pharmacy4.10 miles
Broadway Pharmacy, Broadway, Lambourn, Berkshire, RG17 8XY
Boots4.90 miles
125 High Street, Hungerford, RG17 0DL
Downland Pharmacy6.04 miles
The Downland Pharmacy, East Lane, Chieveley, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8UY
Day Lewis Plc7.29 miles
12 The Broadway, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1BA
Superdrug Pharmacy7.36 miles
81-82 Northbrook Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1AE
Boots7.40 miles
4 - 5 Northbrook Street, Newbury, RG14 1DJ
Boots7.59 miles
82-83 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5EF
Sainsburys Pharmacy7.75 miles
Sainsburys Store, Hectors Way, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5AB
Boots7.95 miles
50-51 Market Place, Wantage, OX12 8AW
Cleggs Pharmacy8.05 miles
Unit 3, Kings Walk, Limborough Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9AJ
Wash Common Pharmacy8.11 miles
Monks Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7RW
Boots8.46 miles
Unit 10 Newbury Retail Park, Pinchington Lane, Newbury, RG14 7HU
Tesco Pharmacy8.47 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Pinchington Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7HB
Lloydspharmacy8.63 miles
The New Health Centre, Mably Way, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BN
Bretts Pharmacy9.38 miles
11-12 Millbrook Square, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7JZ
Boots9.50 miles
Thatcham Health Centre, Bath Road, Thatcham, RG18 3HD
Leisure
Park
NORTH WESSEX DOWNS2.70 miles
SNELSMORE COMMON5.49 miles
LITTLECOTE HOUSE (Grade II Listed)5.99 miles
BENHAM PARK (Grade II Listed)6.06 miles
DONNINGTON GROVE (Grade II Listed)6.22 miles
HAMSTEAD MARSHALL PARK (Grade II Listed)6.28 miles
SHAW HOUSE (Grade II Listed)7.29 miles
INKPEN HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)7.31 miles
ASHDOWN HOUSE (Grade II* Listed)7.51 miles
RAMSBURY MANOR (Grade II Listed)8.28 miles
SANDLEFORD PRIORY (Grade II Listed)8.99 miles
THATCHAM REED BEDS9.03 miles
COMPTON BEAUCHAMP (Grade II Listed)9.62 miles
HERBERT PLANTATION9.97 miles
HIGHCLERE PARK (Grade I Listed)10.62 miles
TOTTENHAM HOUSE AND SAVERNAKE FOREST (Grade II* Listed)11.10 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Great Shefford0.37 miles
Spar Store, The Mead, West Berkshire, RG17 7DB
Co-op Hungerford4.66 miles
Petrol Riverside, RG17 0EP
Tesco Hungerford (Superstore)4.90 miles
Everland Rd, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0DX
Co-op Hungerford4.94 miles
Hungerford, RG17 0DN
Londis Corner Stores & P.O5.21 miles
1 High Street, Reading, RG17 9TJ
Londis Chievely Village Stores5.86 miles
High St, Chievely, RG20 8UR
M&S Chieveley Moto Simply Food6.37 miles
Junction 13 M4 - A34, Thatcham, RG18 9XX
Waitrose Newbury7.04 miles
Oxford Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1NB
Co-op Malborough7.21 miles
Aldbourne, SN8 2DQ
Co-op Hungerford7.21 miles
Lambourn, RG17 8XL
ALDI London Road7.33 miles
Newbury, RG14 1LA
Costcutter Hermitage7.36 miles
Faircross, Hermitage, Berkshire, RG18 9TL
M&S Newbury7.41 miles
22 Northbrook Street, Newbury, RG14 1DJ
Tesco Newbury (Metro)7.41 miles
17-19 Northbrook St, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 1DJ
Shaw Premier Stores7.47 miles
91-93 Shaw Road, Newbury Berks RG14 1HH
Iceland Newbury7.51 miles
15 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5LL
Transport
Airport
London Oxford Airport25.44 miles
Southampton Airport36.47 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 541.46 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 342.61 miles
London Heathrow Airport42.97 miles
Coventry Baginton Airport61.70 miles
Bus Stop
The Swan PH (NW)0.07 miles
The Swan PH (SE)0.12 miles
The Swan PH (E)0.17 miles
East Shefford Telephone Exchange (NW)0.33 miles
East Shefford Telephone Exchange (SE)0.35 miles
East Shefford House (SE)0.56 miles
Maidencourt Farm (SE)0.66 miles
Maidencourt Farm (NW)0.66 miles
The Mill (W)0.80 miles
The Mill (E)0.81 miles
Queens Arms PH (SE)1.17 miles
Queens Arms PH (NW)1.17 miles
Queens Arms PH (SW)1.26 miles
Queens Arms PH (NE)1.27 miles
Post Office (W)1.37 miles
Village Centre (NW)1.40 miles
Ferry Port
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal40.07 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal40.16 miles
Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal41.81 miles
Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing43.06 miles
Warsash Ferry Landing43.27 miles
West Cowes Ferry Terminal 49.69 miles
Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal49.70 miles
East Cowes Ferry Terminal49.95 miles
West Cowes Floating Bridge50.01 miles
East Cowes Floating Bridge50.07 miles
Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal52.33 miles
Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal53.15 miles
Railway Station
Hungerford Rail Station4.91 miles
Kintbury Rail Station5.01 miles
Newbury Rail Station7.69 miles
Newbury Racecourse Rail Station8.14 miles
Bedwyn Rail Station9.15 miles
Thatcham Rail Station10.58 miles
Didcot Parkway Rail Station12.99 miles
Midgham Rail Station12.99 miles
Goring & Streatley Rail Station14.07 miles
Cholsey Rail Station14.23 miles
Aldermaston Rail Station14.43 miles
Appleford Rail Station14.50 miles
Culham Rail Station15.43 miles
Pangbourne Rail Station15.55 miles
Swindon Rail Station15.67 miles
Theale Rail Station16.46 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (RG17 7D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment138
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
DAISY COTTAGE, CHURCH STREET
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7DU		£370,000
2025-02-25
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2007-09-24   £227,000
Sold 2002-03-22   £167,500
RIVERMEAD
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7EA		£1,225,000
2023-01-30
detached
freehold
THE OLD MANSE, CHURCH STREET
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7DU		£772,500
2021-12-20
detached
freehold
MALLARD HOUSE, CHURCH STREET
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7DZ		£580,000
2021-03-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-03-22   £325,000
MANOR FARM COTTAGE (2), CHURCH STREET
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7DU		£425,000
2017-11-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2010-07-05   £370,000
Sold 1997-04-18   £153,500
1, THE MALLARDS
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7EJ		£575,000
2016-08-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-12-20   £355,000
Sold 1995-12-22   £105,000
THE KRAAL, CHURCH STREET
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7DU		£425,000
2016-06-15
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-11-19   £249,950
HERON HOUSE, CHURCH STREET
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7DU		£375,000
2015-11-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-05-27   £330,000
Sold 2002-03-15   £250,000
HILLSIDE COTTAGE, CHURCH STREET
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7DU		£575,000
2015-02-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-06-11   £575,000
Sold 2006-06-02   £475,000
ELIZABETH HOUSE, CHURCH STREET
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7DZ		£650,000
2013-09-27
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-01-07   £543,000
TEAL HOUSE, CHURCH STREET
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7DU		£322,500
2013-04-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2004-10-25   £310,000
Sold 2001-12-10   £250,000
THE OLD RECTORY, CHURCH STREET
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7DU		£525,000
2009-08-26
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-05-01   £222,000
Sold 1995-04-25   £190,000
2, THE MALLARDS
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7EJ		£355,000
2008-04-30
detached
freehold
3, THE MALLARDS
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7EJ		£420,000
2006-09-14
detached
freehold
ELM COTTAGE, CHURCH STREET
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7DZ		£375,000
2006-05-10
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-11-10   £185,000
4, THE MALLARDS
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7EJ		£355,000
2005-03-18
detached
freehold
OAK DEANE, CHURCH STREET
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7DZ		£249,950
2004-12-10
semidetached
freehold
5, THE MALLARDS
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7EJ		£355,000
2004-01-09
detached
freehold
SOMERTON, CHURCH STREET
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7DZ		£590,000
2003-07-28
detached (New)
freehold
HIGHDOWN VIEW, CHURCH STREET
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7DZ		£590,000
2003-07-24
detached (New)
freehold
4, HUNTERS MEADOW
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7EQ		£662,500
2002-09-27
detached
freehold
KINGFISHER COTTAGE, CHURCH STREET
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7DU		£164,995
2002-02-08
semidetached (New)
freehold
THE LEA, CHURCH STREET
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7DU		£315,000
2001-08-01
detached
freehold
WESLEY HOUSE, CHURCH STREET
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7DU		£435,000
2000-06-08
detached
freehold
THE RIDINGS, CHURCH STREET
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG17 7DU		£90,000
2000-05-11
detached
freehold
2, HUNTERS MEADOW
GREAT SHEFFORD
HUNGERFORD
BERKSHIRE
RG17 7EQ		£240,000
1996-07-02
detached
freehold
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