Area Info for Midgham (Berkshire)

Midgham, Berkshire, UK

Midgham is a small village located in the county of Berkshire, England. It is situated near the River Kennet and is part of the civil parish of Thatcham. The village is known for its rural character and historical significance.

Location and Geography

Midgham lies approximately 3 miles south of Thatcham and about 4 miles west of Newbury. The area is characterised by open fields, farmland, and some woodland, offering a peaceful countryside setting. The village is accessible via local roads connecting it to nearby towns and villages.

History

Historically, Midgham has been a small agricultural community. The village's history is linked to the broader development of Berkshire and the surrounding region. It has maintained its rural charm over the years, with some historical buildings and structures reflecting its past.

Local Amenities and Features

Midgham is primarily residential and rural, with limited commercial amenities within the village itself. Nearby facilities can be found in Thatcham and other neighbouring towns. The village is close to the Midgham railway station, providing convenient transport links to larger cities such as Reading and London.

Transport

The village benefits from proximity to the A4 road and the M4 motorway, facilitating road travel. The Midgham railway station offers regular services, making it a convenient location for commuters and travellers.

Community and Lifestyle

Midgham offers a quiet, rural lifestyle with a close-knit community. It is suitable for those seeking a peaceful environment away from urban hustle, while still being within reach of larger towns and cities for work and leisure activities.
Education
School
Bucklebury C.E. Primary School1.12 miles
Blacklands Road, Upper Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6QP
Elstree School1.30 miles
Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5TD
Woolhampton C.E. Primary School1.35 miles
Woolhampton Hill, Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5TB
Brimpton C.E. Primary School1.63 miles
Brimpton Lane, Brimpton, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4TL
Francis Baily Primary School1.80 miles
Skillman Drive, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4GG
Kennet School2.00 miles
Stoney Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4LL
The Reintegration Service2.16 miles
"Moorside Community Centre, Urquhart Road", Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4RE
Spurcroft Primary School2.24 miles
Spurcroft Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3XX
Beenham Primary School2.28 miles
Mount Pleasant, Beenham, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5NN
Aldermaston C.E. Primary School2.42 miles
Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4LX
Thatcham Park Primary2.45 miles
Park Avenue, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 4NP
The Cedars School2.64 miles
Church Road, Aldermaston, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4LR
St Finian's Catholic Primary School2.73 miles
The Ridge, Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9HU
Whitelands Park Primary School2.77 miles
Sagecroft Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3FH
Alder Bridge School2.97 miles
Bridge House, Mill Lane, Padworth, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4JU
Parsons Down Infant School3.11 miles
Paynesdown Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3TE
Health
Clinic
Specsavers Hearcare - Berkshire - Thatcham (Burdwood Surgery)1.85 miles
Burdwood Surgery, Wheelers Green Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4YF
Burdwood Surgery1.85 miles
3 Wheelers Green Way, Newbury, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4YF
Chapel Row Surgery2.13 miles
The Avenue, Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6NS
Priory Thornford Park2.48 miles
Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET
Specsavers Hearcare - Berkshire - Thatcham (Medical Practice)2.59 miles
Thatcham Health Centre, Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HD
Thatcham Medical Practice2.59 miles
Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HD
Thatcham Health Centre2.59 miles
3 Bath Road, Newbury, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HD
Lower Henwick Farm House3.67 miles
Turnpike Road, Thatcham,, RG18 3AP
Hillcroft House3.90 miles
Rookes Way, Thatcham,, RG18 3HR
Holmwood Health Centre3.96 miles
Franklin Avenue, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 4ER
Specsavers Hearcare - Berkshire - Newbury5.26 miles
42 Northbrook Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1DT
Kingsclere Health Centre5.57 miles
North Street, Kingsclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 5QX
Falkland Surgery5.91 miles
Monks Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7DF
Priory Cloisters Newbury6.04 miles
Monks Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7RN
Tilehurst Surgery Partnership8.61 miles
Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BW
Tilehurst Surgery8.61 miles
Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BW
GP
Dr P M Robertson & Partners1.85 miles
Burdwood Surgery, Wheelers Green Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4YF
Chapel Row Surgery2.13 miles
The Avenue, Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6NS
Thatcham Medical Practice2.59 miles
The Thatcham Health Centre, 3 Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3HD
The Tadley Medical Partnership - Holmwood Health Centre3.96 miles
Holmwood Health Centre, Franklin Avenue, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 4ER
The Tadley Medical Partnership - Morland Surgery4.56 miles
Morland Surgery, 40 New Road, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 3AN
St Marys Road Surgery5.07 miles
The Surgery, St Mary`s Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1EQ
Dr BB Letham & Partners5.22 miles
Eastfield House Surgery, 6 St Johns Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7LW
Northcroft Surgery - Dr Madeline Norman5.29 miles
Northcroft Lane, Newbury, Berks, RG14 1BU
Kingsclere Medical Practice5.57 miles
Kingsclere Health Centre, North Street, Kingsclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 5QX
Dr James Bywater and Partners5.81 miles
Theale Medical Centre, Englefield Road, Theale, Reading, RG7 5AS
Falkland Surgery5.91 miles
Monks Lane, Newbury, Berks, RG14 7DF
Mortimer Surgery6.01 miles
Mortimer Surgery, 72 Victoria Road, Mortimer Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3SQ
Dr M L Swami & Partners - Burghfield Health Centre6.29 miles
Burghfield Health Centre, Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3YJ
The Downland Practice at Chieveley6.36 miles
The Surgery, East Lane, Chieveley, Newbury, RG20 8UY
Dr James Bywater and Partners7.14 miles
Calcot Surgery, Royal Avenue, Calcot, Reading, RG31 4UR
Clift Surgery7.61 miles
Clift Surgery, Minchens Lane, Bramley Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG26 5BH
Hospital
West Berkshire Community Hospital3.88 miles
London Road,, Benham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AS
Prospect Park Hospital8.72 miles
Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJ
Parklands Hospital9.10 miles
Aldermaston Road,, RG24 9RH
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital9.29 miles
Aldermaston Road, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9NA
The Berkshire Independent Hospital9.68 miles
Swallowscroft, Wensley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6UZ
Spire Dunedin Hospital9.87 miles
16 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NS
CircleReading hospital9.91 miles
CircleReading, 100 Drake Way, Reading, RG2 0NE
Royal Berkshire Hospital11.04 miles
London Road, Craven Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5AN
Wallingford Community Hospital13.69 miles
Reading Road, Reading Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9DU
Didcot Community Hospital14.20 miles
Wantage Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0AG
Wokingham Hospital15.36 miles
41 Barkham Road,, RG41 2RE
Odiham Cottage Hospital15.38 miles
Buryfields, Odiham, Hook, Hampshire, RG29 1NE
Townlands Community Hospital15.78 miles
York Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2EB
Wantage Community Hospital15.95 miles
Garston Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7AS
Fleet Community Hospital17.19 miles
Church Road, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 4LZ
Andover War Memorial Hospital18.03 miles
Charlton Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3LB
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy2.00 miles
Unit 2 Burdwood Centre, Station Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4YA
Lloydspharmacy2.34 miles
7 Kingsland Centre, The Broadway, Thatcham, Berks, RG19 3HN
Lloydspharmacy2.56 miles
3-5 Crown Mead, Bath Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3JW
Boots2.59 miles
Thatcham Health Centre, Bath Road, Thatcham, RG18 3HD
Holmwood Pharmacy3.96 miles
Holmwood Pharmacy, Franklin Avenue, Hants, Tadley, RG26 4ER
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd4.17 miles
30A/B Mulfords Hill, Tadley, North Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG26 3JE
Morland Pharmacy4.56 miles
40 New Road, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 3AN
Sainsburys Pharmacy5.07 miles
Sainsburys Store, Hectors Way, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5AB
Boots5.12 miles
Unit 10 Newbury Retail Park, Pinchington Lane, Newbury, RG14 7HU
Tesco Pharmacy5.20 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Pinchington Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7HB
Boots5.24 miles
4 - 5 Northbrook Street, Newbury, RG14 1DJ
Day Lewis Plc5.26 miles
12 The Broadway, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1BA
Superdrug Pharmacy5.28 miles
81-82 Northbrook Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1AE
Boots5.36 miles
82-83 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5EF
Kingsclere Pharmacy5.74 miles
Swan Street, Kingsclere, Nr Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 5PP
Wash Common Pharmacy5.93 miles
Monks Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7RW
Leisure
Park
WASING PLACE (Grade II Listed)2.38 miles
ALDERMASTON COURT (Grade II Listed)2.94 miles
ASHFORD HILL3.34 miles
THATCHAM REED BEDS3.43 miles
PADWORTH COMMON4.31 miles
FOLLY FARM (Grade II* Listed)4.73 miles
SHAW HOUSE (Grade II Listed)4.99 miles
ENGLEFIELD HOUSE (Grade II Listed)5.04 miles
SANDLEFORD PRIORY (Grade II Listed)5.08 miles
PAMBER FOREST5.49 miles
HERBERT PLANTATION5.72 miles
HOSEHILL LAKE6.01 miles
DONNINGTON GROVE (Grade II Listed)6.05 miles
SNELSMORE COMMON6.37 miles
BENHAM PARK (Grade II Listed)7.21 miles
BASILDON PARK (Grade II Listed)7.29 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Upper Bucklebury1.21 miles
Spar Store, Long Grove, Berkshire, RG7 6QS
Co-op Thatcham1.91 miles
Petrol Thatcham, RG18 4LQ
Co-op Thatcham1.98 miles
Harts Hill Road, Thatcham, RG18 4NU
Sainsbury's Ththam Chapel St Local2.19 miles
Coombe Square, Chapel Street, Thatcham, RG19 4JF
Waitrose Thatcham2.31 miles
48-53 The Broadway, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3HN
Co-op Newbury2.36 miles
Station Road, Thatcham, RG19 4YA
Co-op Newbury2.36 miles
The Broadway, Thatcham, RG19 3HP
Co-op Newbury2.38 miles
Thatcham, RG19 3HX
Costcutter Thatcham2.59 miles
156 - 160 Sagecroft Road, Thatcham, Berks, RG18 3BQ
Tesco Thatcham (Express)2.85 miles
Northfield Rd, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 3EU
Tesco Tadley (Express)3.52 miles
Heath End Rd, Baughurst, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 5LZ
Budgens Tadley3.69 miles
Falcon Garage Ltd, Burghfield Road, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 4QY
Tadley Convenience Store3.73 miles
62 Bishopswood Road, Tadley Hampshire RG26 4HD
Co-op Basingstoke3.79 miles
Franklin Avenue, RG26 4EU
Sainsbury's Tadley4.14 miles
30a Mulfords Hill, Tadley, RG26 3JE
Co-op Newbury4.22 miles
Pound Street, Newbury, RG14 6AE
Transport
Airport
London Oxford Airport30.14 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 531.13 miles
Southampton Airport31.96 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 332.25 miles
London Heathrow Airport32.67 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 232.70 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 132.70 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 432.75 miles
Bus Stop
Coach and Horses PH (E)0.40 miles
Coach and Horses PH (W)0.43 miles
Midgham Kennels (W)0.44 miles
Midgham Kennels (E)0.45 miles
Berkshire Arms PH (E)0.56 miles
South Lodge (W)0.56 miles
South Lodge (E)0.59 miles
Berkshire Arms PH (W)0.59 miles
Highcroft Kennels (W)0.74 miles
Highcroft Kennels (E)0.75 miles
The Gables (E)0.86 miles
The Gables (W)0.87 miles
Byles Green (W)1.00 miles
Memorial Hall (W)1.04 miles
Memorial Hall (E)1.04 miles
Orchard Close (N)1.06 miles
Ferry Port
Shepperton Ferry Landing32.16 miles
Weybridge Ferry Landing32.18 miles
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal36.08 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal36.16 miles
Moulsey - Hurst Park Ferry Landing36.18 miles
Hampton Ferry Landing36.23 miles
Hampton Court Pier37.10 miles
Ditton Island Ferry Landing37.56 miles
Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal37.69 miles
Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing37.90 miles
Warsash Ferry Landing38.06 miles
Twickenham Hammertons Pier38.35 miles
Richmond - Ham House Ferry Landing38.43 miles
Kingston Town End Pier38.53 miles
Kingston Turks Pier38.56 miles
Richmond St. Helena Pier38.71 miles
Railway Station
Midgham Rail Station1.14 miles
Thatcham Rail Station1.85 miles
Aldermaston Rail Station2.80 miles
Newbury Racecourse Rail Station4.55 miles
Newbury Rail Station5.20 miles
Theale Rail Station5.90 miles
Mortimer Rail Station7.49 miles
Pangbourne Rail Station7.51 miles
Bramley (Hants) Rail Station7.86 miles
Goring & Streatley Rail Station8.78 miles
Tilehurst Rail Station8.85 miles
Reading West Rail Station9.86 miles
Basingstoke Rail Station10.49 miles
Kintbury Rail Station10.50 miles
Overton Rail Station10.50 miles
Reading Rail Station10.67 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (RG7 5U*)
Number of Properties in Catchment225
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
4, GODDARD DRIVE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UW		£869,000
2024-10-07
detached
freehold
BUTTON COURT FARM HOUSE, WINDMILL LANE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5TY		£885,000
2024-05-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-01-27   £485,000
CHURCH HILL BARN, BIRDS LANE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UL		£900,000
2022-10-20
detached
freehold
HILL HOUSE, BIRDS LANE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UL		£1,600,000
2022-08-18
otherPropertyType
freehold
CARLETTDENE, CHURCH HILL
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UQ		£1,260,000
2022-05-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-10-02   £660,000
WALNUT COTTAGE, MIDGHAM PARK
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UG		£745,000
2022-03-18
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-04-25   £612,000
Sold 2017-07-19   £599,000
AUTUMN HOUSE, BIRDS LANE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UL		£935,000
2021-09-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-10-07   £500,000
HIGHWOOD VIEW, BIRDS LANE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UL		£790,000
2021-09-17
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-07-26   £525,000
WOODSIDE FARM, BIRDS LANE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UN		£1,875,000
2021-08-20
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2014-11-28   £2,395,700
WINDMILL HOUSE, WINDMILL LANE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5TY		£960,000
2020-07-31
detached
freehold
KEEPERS COTTAGE, SCHOOL HILL
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UJ		£765,000
2020-02-13
otherPropertyType
freehold
CLUMBER HOUSE, BATH ROAD
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5XB		£820,000
2020-01-22
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-04-18   £675,000
Sold 2009-02-06   £640,000
OAKTREE BARN, BIRDS LANE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UN		£660,960
2019-11-22
otherPropertyType
freehold
EASTFIELD, BIRDS LANE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UL		£605,000
2018-11-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-05-11   £470,000
PASTORALE, WINDMILL LANE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5TY		£1,125,000
2018-09-14
detached
freehold
6, GODDARD DRIVE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UW		£555,000
2017-04-28
detached
freehold
MIDGHAM COURT, MIDGHAM PARK
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UG		£645,000
2017-03-03
terraced
freehold
THE COPSE, SCHOOL HILL
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UJ		£468,000
2016-11-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2005-11-17   £360,000
HAMBLEDOWN, SCHOOL HILL
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UJ		£520,000
2016-11-11
detached
freehold
MIDGHAM PARK (SOUTH LODGE), BATH ROAD
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5XB		£900,000
2016-01-05
detached
freehold
1, BIRDS LANE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UL		£380,000
2015-12-10
semidetached
freehold
3, GODDARD DRIVE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UW		£500,000
2015-11-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2015-03-18   £474,000
AVEYRON, WINDMILL LANE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5TY		£925,000
2015-11-09
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-10-24   £555,500
SHOOTERS LODGE, SCHOOL HILL
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UJ		£1,100,000
2014-10-10
detached
freehold
GARDENERS COTTAGE, MIDGHAM PARK
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UH		£530,001
2014-07-31
semidetached
freehold
THE DELL, WINDMILL LANE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5TY		£1,150,000
2014-03-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-09-10   £992,559
WHITEGATE, WINDMILL LANE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5TY		£780,000
2013-09-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-05-16   £675,000
Sold 2006-01-05   £507,500
2, GODDARD DRIVE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UW		£590,000
2012-02-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-06-29   £485,000
COLERNE, BIRDS LANE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UL		£550,000
2011-04-21
detached
freehold
KIRKHAMS, BIRDS LANE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UL		£495,000
2009-10-09
detached
freehold
RIDGE HOUSE, BATH ROAD
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5XB		£620,000
2009-04-03
detached
freehold
BARN HOUSE, MIDGHAM PARK
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UG		£575,000
2007-09-14
detached
freehold
FIELDFARE, BIRDS LANE
MIDGHAM
READING
WEST BERKSHIRE
RG7 5UL		£395,000
2006-04-11
detached
freehold
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