Area Info for Whitchurch-on-thames (Berkshire)

Whitchurch-on-Thames, Berkshire, UK

Whitchurch-on-Thames is a historic village located in Berkshire, England, situated on the southern bank of the River Thames. It is known for its picturesque setting and rich history dating back to medieval times.

Geography and Location

The village lies approximately 4 miles south of Pangbourne and about 8 miles west of Reading. It is part of the civil parish of Whitchurch-on-Thames and is characterised by its scenic river views and rural surroundings.

History

Whitchurch-on-Thames has a long history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. The village's name is believed to derive from the Old English words "hwit" (white) and "cirice" (church), indicating the presence of a notable church in the area. Historically, the village was a centre for agriculture and river trade.

Landmarks and Attractions

One of the notable landmarks is the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, a historic church with origins dating back to the 12th century. The village also features traditional English cottages, a village pub, and scenic walking routes along the Thames Path.

Community and Amenities

Whitchurch-on-Thames maintains a small but active community with local events and societies. Amenities include a primary school, a village hall, and local shops. The village's peaceful environment makes it a desirable location for those seeking a rural lifestyle close to nature.

Transport

The village is accessible via local roads, with the nearest railway station located in Pangbourne. The River Thames provides opportunities for boating and leisure activities, contributing to the village's charm.
Education
School
Whitchurch Primary School0.00 miles
Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7EJ
Pangbourne Primary School0.66 miles
Kennedy Drive, Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7LB
Long Lane Primary School1.52 miles
Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6YG
Purley CofE Primary School1.52 miles
Purley Village, Purley-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8AF
Pangbourne College1.56 miles
Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8LA
Denefield School1.70 miles
Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6XY
The Oratory Preparatory School1.76 miles
Goring Heath, Reading, RG8 7SF
Downsway Primary School1.86 miles
Warbreck Drive, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6FE
Brookfields Special School1.90 miles
Sage Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6SW
Westwood Farm Junior School2.01 miles
Fullbrook Crescent, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6RY
Westwood Farm Infant School2.01 miles
Fullbrook Crescent, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6RY
Little Heath School2.49 miles
Little Heath Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5TY
Birch Copse Primary School2.59 miles
Wittenham Avenue, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5LN
Basildon C.E. Primary School2.74 miles
School Lane, Upper Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8PD
St Andrew's School2.79 miles
Buckhold, Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8QA
Park Lane Primary School2.80 miles
School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5BD
Health
Clinic
Goring Surgery3.17 miles
Red Cross Road, Goring-On-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9HG
Tilehurst Surgery Partnership3.18 miles
Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BW
Tilehurst Surgery3.18 miles
Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BW
Campion Unit 4.04 miles
Honey End Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJ
Bath Road4.67 miles
57-59 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2BA
Winterbourne House4.75 miles
53 - 55 Argyle Road, Reading,, RG1 7YL
Balmore Park4.86 miles
59A Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7SS
Baker Street Clinic5.01 miles
22A Baker Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7XX
Coley Clinic Reading5.17 miles
Carsdale Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6DL
Reading Walk-In Health Centre5.17 miles
Reading Walk In Health Centre, 1St Floor, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7QA
Reading Walk - In Health Centre5.17 miles
1St Floor, 103 Broad Street Mall, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7QA
Broad Street Mall5.17 miles
103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7QA
Specsavers Hearcare - Berkshire - Reading5.25 miles
45 Broad Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2AA
Bridge Street5.32 miles
2-10 Bridge Street,, Reading, RG1 2LU
Marie Stopes International Reading Centre5.62 miles
121 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4QA
CircleReading hospital satellite clinic - Reading Urology Partnership5.83 miles
11 Kendrick Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5DU
GP
The Boathouse Surgery0.31 miles
The Boat House Surgery, Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7DP
Dr Underwood Ta & Partners2.62 miles
92 Westwood Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berks, RG31 5PP
Dr Gargav A & Partner2.67 miles
66 Westwood Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5PR
Tilehurst Medical Centre2.92 miles
5&7 Norcot Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BP
Woodcote Surgery3.07 miles
The Health Centre, Wayside Green, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0PR
Goring Surgery3.17 miles
Red Cross Road Surgery, Red Cross Road, Goring, Reading, RG8 9HG
Dr. Boulos and Partners3.18 miles
Tilehurst Surgery, Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Tilehurst, RG30 6BW
Dr James Bywater and Partners3.46 miles
Calcot Surgery, Royal Avenue, Calcot, Reading, RG31 4UR
Dr James Bywater and Partners3.57 miles
Theale Medical Centre, Englefield Road, Theale, Reading, RG7 5AS
Grovelands Medical Centre.3.72 miles
701 Oxford Road, Reading, Berks, Reading, RG30 1HG
Dr Williams Se & Partners4.46 miles
Southcote Clinic, Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3QP
Western Elms Surgery4.51 miles
Western Elms Surgery, 317 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1AT
Dr Jarman SJ & Partners4.58 miles
The Surgery, 53 Circuit Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3AN
Dr G A M Burnett And Partners4.65 miles
Sonning Common Health Centre, Wood Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9SW
Dr Martin-Bates Cr & Partners4.72 miles
Emmer Green Surgery, 4 St Barnabas Road, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8RA
Priory Avenue Surgery4.81 miles
Priory Avenue Surgery, 2 Priory Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7SF
Hospital
Prospect Park Hospital4.04 miles
Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJ
Spire Dunedin Hospital4.93 miles
16 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NS
The Berkshire Independent Hospital5.11 miles
Swallowscroft, Wensley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6UZ
Royal Berkshire Hospital5.94 miles
London Road, Craven Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5AN
CircleReading hospital6.20 miles
CircleReading, 100 Drake Way, Reading, RG2 0NE
Wallingford Community Hospital7.51 miles
Reading Road, Reading Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9DU
Townlands Community Hospital8.16 miles
York Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2EB
West Berkshire Community Hospital10.75 miles
London Road,, Benham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AS
Didcot Community Hospital11.01 miles
Wantage Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0AG
Wokingham Hospital11.54 miles
41 Barkham Road,, RG41 2RE
Parklands Hospital14.37 miles
Aldermaston Road,, RG24 9RH
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital14.51 miles
Aldermaston Road, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9NA
Marlow Community Hospital14.59 miles
Victoria Road, Marlow, SL7 1DJ
St Mark's Hospital14.70 miles
St Mark`s Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, Berkshire, SL6 6DU
Great Hollands14.81 miles
Great Hollands Square, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8WY
Abingdon Community Hospital15.62 miles
Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1AG
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy0.44 miles
3 The Square, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7AQ
Overdown Pharmacy2.13 miles
5 The Colonnade, Overdown Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6PR
Trianglepharmacy2.81 miles
88-90 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5AW
Tilehurst Pharmacy2.82 miles
7 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5AR
Lloydspharmacy3.18 miles
2A Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BW
Lloydspharmacy3.27 miles
High Street, Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AT
Sainsbury's Pharmacy3.36 miles
Savacentre, Bath Road, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7SA
Lloydspharmacy3.62 miles
27 High Street, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5AH
Grovelands Pharmacy3.77 miles
2 Grovelands Road, Reading,, RG30 2NY
Boots3.94 miles
32 Meadway Precinct, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4AA
Asda Stores Ltd4.09 miles
Honey End Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EL
Fittleworth Medical Limited4.15 miles
2 Lundy Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2RR
Tesco Instore Pharmacy4.29 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Portman Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1AH
Oxford Road Pharmacy4.43 miles
Oxford Road Pharmacy (Late Night Pharmacy), 276 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1AD
Lloydspharmacy4.46 miles
351-353 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1AY
Southcote Pharmacy Ltd4.49 miles
36 Coronation Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3QN
Leisure
Park
PURLEY HALL (Grade II* Listed)1.02 miles
MAPLEDURHAM1.87 miles
BASILDON PARK (Grade II Listed)1.97 miles
MCILROY PARK3.04 miles
BLUNDELLS COPSE3.14 miles
ROUND COPSE3.16 miles
ENGLEFIELD HOUSE (Grade II Listed)3.35 miles
LOUSEHILL COPSE3.49 miles
PROSPECT PARK (Grade II Listed)4.18 miles
CAVERSHAM COURT (Grade II Listed)4.59 miles
HOSEHILL LAKE4.74 miles
FOLLY FARM (Grade II* Listed)5.21 miles
CLAYFIELD COPSE5.35 miles
CAVERSHAM PARK (Grade II Listed)5.41 miles
THE FORBURY GARDEN (Grade II Listed)5.43 miles
FAIRMILE HOSPITAL (Grade II Listed)5.89 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis, Reading0.45 miles
28- 30 Reading Rd, Reading, RG8 7LY
Co-op Reading0.46 miles
Pangbourne, RG8 7AG
Co-op Reading0.52 miles
Petrol Pangbourne, RG8 7JE
Tesco Reading (Express)1.80 miles
3 The Parade, Knowsley Rd, Tilehurst, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 6FA
Co-op Reading2.12 miles
The Colonnade, RG31 6PR
Butts Convenience Store2.66 miles
227-229 Kentwood Hill, Reading Berks RG31 6JD
Costcutter Tilehurst2.69 miles
262 Kentwood Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6DR
ASDA Tilehurst School Road Petrol2.80 miles
12/14 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5AL
Co-op Reading2.82 miles
Tilehurst, RG31 5AR
Co-op Reading2.82 miles
Woodcote, RG8 0SE
Co-op Reading2.84 miles
The Triangle, RG30 4RN
Waitrose Reading3.18 miles
980 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6WR
Sainsbury's Calcot3.37 miles
Bath Road, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7SA
Londis Westholme Store3.41 miles
24 Wallingford Road, Reading, RG8 0BG
NK Food & Wine3.47 miles
7 Harvaston Parade, Tilehurst, Reading Berkshire RG30 4LP
Theale Convenience Store,3.64 miles
12 High Street, Theale Berkshire RG7 5AN
Transport
Airport
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 525.58 miles
London Oxford Airport25.67 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 326.74 miles
London Heathrow Airport27.09 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 127.15 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 227.19 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 427.37 miles
Southampton Airport39.18 miles
Bus Stop
The Greyhound PH (S)0.20 miles
The Greyhound PH (N)0.21 miles
Hardwick Road (S)0.31 miles
Hardwick Road (N)0.31 miles
Thames Avenue (SW)0.32 miles
The George Hotel (S)0.42 miles
The George Hotel (E)0.44 miles
Police Station (W)0.45 miles
Hartslock Court (SE)0.46 miles
Police Station (E)0.46 miles
Pangbourne Rail Station ()0.47 miles
Pangbourne Village Hall (NW)0.48 miles
Pangbourne Station (W)0.48 miles
Pangbourne Rail Station ()0.48 miles
Pangbourne Rail Station ()0.48 miles
Hartslock Court (NW)0.49 miles
Ferry Port
Shepperton Ferry Landing27.92 miles
Weybridge Ferry Landing27.96 miles
Moulsey - Hurst Park Ferry Landing31.42 miles
Hampton Ferry Landing31.46 miles
Hampton Court Pier32.43 miles
Ditton Island Ferry Landing33.02 miles
Twickenham Hammertons Pier33.14 miles
Richmond - Ham House Ferry Landing33.23 miles
Richmond St. Helena Pier33.36 miles
Richmond Landing Stage33.47 miles
Kingston Turks Pier33.76 miles
Kingston Town End Pier33.82 miles
Kew Pier34.23 miles
Putney Pier37.31 miles
Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier38.05 miles
Little Venice Waterbus Stop38.70 miles
Railway Station
Pangbourne Rail Station0.48 miles
Tilehurst Rail Station2.58 miles
Goring & Streatley Rail Station3.09 miles
Theale Rail Station3.91 miles
Reading West Rail Station4.62 miles
Reading Rail Station5.21 miles
Reading Rail Station5.21 miles
Reading Rail Station5.23 miles
Cholsey Rail Station6.44 miles
Aldermaston Rail Station6.53 miles
Midgham Rail Station7.69 miles
Earley Rail Station7.83 miles
Mortimer Rail Station8.39 miles
Henley-on-Thames Rail Station8.39 miles
Shiplake Rail Station8.71 miles
Wargrave Rail Station8.86 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (RG8 7EJ)
Number of Properties in Catchment61
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)27
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)10
High Risk (>3.3%)5
Property Sales
OAK COTTAGE WEST, PATH HILL
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RG		£585,000
2021-06-01
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2016-11-07   £526,000
THE BARN, COLLINS END
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RH		£672,500
2019-09-25
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-11-04   £450,000
Sold 2009-01-20   £205,000
THE BAULK, PATH HILL
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RE		£3,300,000
2016-10-20
otherPropertyType
freehold
SETTERS BARN, COLLINS END
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RH		£1,695,000
2016-08-04
detached
freehold
Sold 1997-12-08   £452,000
QUERNS, COLLINS END
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RH		£3,950,000
2014-11-27
detached
freehold
WESTHOLME FARM, COLLINS END
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RH		£2,200,000
2011-04-21
detached
freehold
THE OLD POST HOUSE, COLLINS END
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RH		£730,000
2010-06-24
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2004-02-16   £350,000
VIRGINIA COTTGE, COLLINS END
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RH		£240,000
2009-01-20
semidetached
freehold
WESTHOLME BARN, COLLINS END
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RH		£1,475,000
2008-08-07
detached
freehold
Sold 1997-12-01   £460,000
CEDAR COTTAGE, LADY GROVE
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RT		£750,000
2008-01-31
detached
freehold
BELLA VISTA (2), PATH HILL
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RF		£325,000
2006-06-09
semidetached
freehold
BELLA VISTA (1), PATH HILL
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RF		£350,000
2005-09-30
semidetached
freehold
BRIAR COTTAGE, HARDWICK ESTATE
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RN		£625,000
2005-02-23
detached
freehold
BAKERS SHAW, LADY GROVE
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RT		£800,000
2004-10-08
detached
freehold
HOLLY COPSE HOUSE, HARDWICK ESTATE
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RN		£1,050,000
2004-03-05
detached
freehold
MARKET GARDEN, COLLINS END
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RH		£300,000
2004-02-16
semidetached
freehold
ROSE COTTAGE, HARDWICK ESTATE
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RN		£470,000
2003-11-07
detached
freehold
ROSE COTTAGE, PATH HILL
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RE		£630,000
2000-12-04
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-12-10   £480,000
WITHY SHAW HOUSE, LADY GROVE
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RT		£1,000,000
2000-01-21
detached
freehold
OAK COTTAGES (2), PATH HILL
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RG		£125,000
1999-03-03
semidetached
freehold
THATCHED COTTAGE, PATH HILL
GORING HEATH
READING
OXFORDSHIRE
RG8 7RE		£305,000
1996-04-15
detached
freehold
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