Area Info for Purley on Thames (Oxfordshire)

Overview of Purley on Thames

Purley on Thames is a small village and civil parish located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. It is situated along the River Thames, approximately 3 miles south of Reading and 30 miles west of London. The village is known for its scenic riverside setting and historical significance.

Geography and Location

The village lies on the southern bank of the River Thames, offering picturesque views and access to the river. It is part of the South Oxfordshire district and benefits from proximity to larger towns such as Reading. The surrounding area features a mix of residential properties, green spaces, and farmland.

History and Heritage

Purley on Thames has a history dating back several centuries, with evidence of settlement from the medieval period. The village has retained many traditional features, including historic buildings and churches. Its location along the Thames historically made it a site for trade and transportation.

Community and Amenities

The village has a close-knit community with local amenities including a primary school, a village hall, and several pubs and shops. It hosts various community events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of local identity.

Transport Links

Purley on Thames is accessible via road and rail. The nearby Reading railway station provides connections to London and other major cities. The village is also served by local bus routes, making it convenient for residents and visitors to travel.

Recreation and Leisure

The village offers numerous outdoor activities, especially related to the River Thames, including boating, fishing, and walking along riverside paths. There are also parks and open spaces for leisure and family activities.

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School
Whitchurch Primary School	0.75 miles
Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7EJ
Purley CofE Primary School	0.90 miles
Purley Village, Purley-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8AF
Pangbourne Primary School	0.93 miles
Kennedy Drive, Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7LB
Long Lane Primary School	1.04 miles
Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6YG
Denefield School	1.39 miles
Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6XY
Brookfields Special School	1.44 miles
Sage Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6SW
Downsway Primary School	1.48 miles
Warbreck Drive, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6FE
Westwood Farm Junior School	1.51 miles
Fullbrook Crescent, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6RY
Westwood Farm Infant School	1.51 miles
Fullbrook Crescent, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6RY
The Oratory Preparatory School	1.82 miles
Goring Heath, Reading, RG8 7SF
Pangbourne College	2.22 miles
Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8LA
Little Heath School	2.34 miles
Little Heath Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5TY
Birch Copse Primary School	2.39 miles
Wittenham Avenue, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5LN
Norcot Early Years Centre	2.47 miles
82 Lyndhurst Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6UB
Park Lane Primary School	2.50 miles
School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5BD
Blagrave Nursery School	2.58 miles
Recreation Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4UA

Clinic
Tilehurst Surgery Partnership	2.70 miles
Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BW
Tilehurst Surgery	2.70 miles
Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BW
Campion Unit	3.60 miles
Honey End Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJ
Goring Surgery	3.69 miles
Red Cross Road, Goring-On-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9HG
Balmore Park	4.17 miles
59A Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7SS
Bath Road	4.17 miles
57-59 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2BA
Winterbourne House	4.17 miles
53 - 55 Argyle Road, Reading,, RG1 7YL
Baker Street Clinic	4.43 miles
22A Baker Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7XX
Reading Walk-In Health Centre	4.56 miles
Reading Walk In Health Centre, 1St Floor, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7QA
Reading Walk - In Health Centre	4.56 miles
1St Floor, 103 Broad Street Mall, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7QA
Broad Street Mall	4.56 miles
103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7QA
Coley Clinic Reading	4.63 miles
Carsdale Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6DL
Specsavers Hearcare - Berkshire - Reading	4.63 miles
45 Broad Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2AA
Bridge Street	4.72 miles
2-10 Bridge Street,, Reading, RG1 2LU
Marie Stopes International Reading Centre	5.01 miles
121 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4QA
CircleReading hospital satellite clinic - Reading Urology Partnership	5.23 miles
11 Kendrick Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5DU

GP
The Boathouse Surgery	0.97 miles
The Boat House Surgery, Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7DP
Dr Underwood Ta & Partners	2.26 miles
92 Westwood Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berks, RG31 5PP
Dr Gargav A & Partner	2.32 miles
66 Westwood Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5PR
Tilehurst Medical Centre	2.50 miles
5&7 Norcot Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BP
Dr. Boulos and Partners	2.70 miles
Tilehurst Surgery, Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Tilehurst, RG30 6BW
Woodcote Surgery	3.05 miles
The Health Centre, Wayside Green, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0PR
Grovelands Medical Centre.	3.17 miles
701 Oxford Road, Reading, Berks, Reading, RG30 1HG
Dr James Bywater and Partners	3.30 miles
Calcot Surgery, Royal Avenue, Calcot, Reading, RG31 4UR
Goring Surgery	3.69 miles
Red Cross Road Surgery, Red Cross Road, Goring, Reading, RG8 9HG
Dr James Bywater and Partners	3.70 miles
Theale Medical Centre, Englefield Road, Theale, Reading, RG7 5AS
Western Elms Surgery	3.94 miles
Western Elms Surgery, 317 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1AT
Dr G A M Burnett And Partners	3.94 miles
Sonning Common Health Centre, Wood Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9SW
Dr Martin-Bates Cr & Partners	3.99 miles
Emmer Green Surgery, 4 St Barnabas Road, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8RA
Dr Williams Se & Partners	4.05 miles
Southcote Clinic, Coronation Square, Reading, RG30 3QP
Priory Avenue Surgery	4.14 miles
Priory Avenue Surgery, 2 Priory Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7SF
Dr Jarman SJ & Partners	4.14 miles
The Surgery, 53 Circuit Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3AN

Hospital
Prospect Park Hospital	3.60 miles
Honey End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EJ
Spire Dunedin Hospital	4.37 miles
16 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NS
The Berkshire Independent Hospital	4.59 miles
Swallowscroft, Wensley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6UZ
Royal Berkshire Hospital	5.32 miles
London Road, Craven Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5AN
CircleReading hospital	5.72 miles
CircleReading, 100 Drake Way, Reading, RG2 0NE
Townlands Community Hospital	7.47 miles
York Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2EB
Wallingford Community Hospital	7.68 miles
Reading Road, Reading Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9DU
Wokingham Hospital	10.93 miles
41 Barkham Road,, RG41 2RE
West Berkshire Community Hospital	11.41 miles
London Road,, Benham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AS
Didcot Community Hospital	11.49 miles
Wantage Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0AG
Marlow Community Hospital	13.88 miles
Victoria Road, Marlow, SL7 1DJ
St Mark's Hospital	13.95 miles
St Mark`s Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, Berkshire, SL6 6DU
Great Hollands	14.17 miles
Great Hollands Square, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8WY
Parklands Hospital	14.52 miles
Aldermaston Road,, RG24 9RH
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital	14.66 miles
Aldermaston Road, Aldermaston Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9NA
Abingdon Community Hospital	16.03 miles
Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1AG

Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy	1.03 miles
3 The Square, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7AQ
Overdown Pharmacy	1.70 miles
5 The Colonnade, Overdown Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6PR
Tilehurst Pharmacy	2.42 miles
7 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5AR
Trianglepharmacy	2.47 miles
88-90 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5AW
Lloydspharmacy	2.70 miles
2A Tylers Place, Pottery Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BW
Grovelands Pharmacy	3.23 miles
2 Grovelands Road, Reading,, RG30 2NY
Sainsbury's Pharmacy	3.31 miles
Savacentre, Bath Road, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7SA
Boots	3.50 miles
32 Meadway Precinct, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4AA
Fittleworth Medical Limited	3.63 miles
2 Lundy Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2RR
Asda Stores Ltd	3.67 miles
Honey End Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EL
Tesco Instore Pharmacy	3.69 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Portman Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1AH
Lloydspharmacy	3.69 miles
27 High Street, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5AH
Lloydspharmacy	3.80 miles
High Street, Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AT
Oxford Road Pharmacy	3.85 miles
Oxford Road Pharmacy (Late Night Pharmacy), 276 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1AD
Lloydspharmacy	3.88 miles
351-353 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1AY
Carson H Ltd	3.98 miles
19b Wood Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9SJ

Park
PURLEY HALL (Grade II* Listed)	0.99 miles
MAPLEDURHAM	1.15 miles
MCILROY PARK	2.53 miles
ROUND COPSE	2.67 miles
BASILDON PARK (Grade II Listed)	2.69 miles
BLUNDELLS COPSE	2.75 miles
LOUSEHILL COPSE	3.03 miles
ENGLEFIELD HOUSE (Grade II Listed)	3.71 miles
PROSPECT PARK (Grade II Listed)	3.72 miles
CAVERSHAM COURT (Grade II Listed)	3.92 miles
CLAYFIELD COPSE	4.61 miles
CAVERSHAM PARK (Grade II Listed)	4.68 miles
HOSEHILL LAKE	4.76 miles
THE FORBURY GARDEN (Grade II Listed)	4.79 miles
FOLLY FARM (Grade II* Listed)	5.40 miles
READING CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)	5.77 miles

Groceries
Co-op Reading	0.88 miles
Petrol Pangbourne, RG8 7JE
Londis, Reading	0.98 miles
28- 30 Reading Rd, Reading, RG8 7LY
Co-op Reading	1.05 miles
Pangbourne, RG8 7AG
Tesco Reading (Express)	1.36 miles
3 The Parade, Knowsley Rd, Tilehurst, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 6FA
Co-op Reading	1.68 miles
The Colonnade, RG31 6PR
Butts Convenience Store	2.11 miles
227-229 Kentwood Hill, Reading Berks RG31 6JD
Costcutter Tilehurst	2.14 miles
262 Kentwood Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6DR
ASDA Tilehurst School Road Petrol	2.41 miles
12/14 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5AL
Co-op Reading	2.43 miles
Tilehurst, RG31 5AR
Co-op Reading	2.51 miles
The Triangle, RG30 4RN
Waitrose Reading	2.62 miles
980 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6WR
Co-op Reading	2.79 miles
Woodcote, RG8 0SE
NK Food & Wine	3.03 miles
7 Harvaston Parade, Tilehurst, Reading Berkshire RG30 4LP
Londis	3.21 miles
Unit 1, Montague House, 12 Spey Road Dee Park, Reading, RG30 4DG
Sainsbury's Calcot	3.31 miles
Bath Road, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7SA
Londis BP Calcot Service Station	3.46 miles
Bath Road, Reading, RG31 7QN

Airport
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5	24.84 miles
London Oxford Airport	25.91 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3	26.00 miles
London Heathrow Airport	26.35 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 1	26.41 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 2	26.45 miles
London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4	26.64 miles
Southampton Airport	39.48 miles

Bus Stop
Beech Road (E)	0.68 miles
Beech Road (SW)	0.70 miles
Westbury Lane (W)	0.75 miles
Purley Hall Gatehouse (E)	0.77 miles
Purley Hall Gatehouse (W)	0.77 miles
Primary School (E)	0.78 miles
Primary School (W)	0.83 miles
Purley Post Office (W)	0.88 miles
Purley Post Office (E)	0.88 miles
Police Station (E)	0.89 miles
Infants School (NW)	0.89 miles
Infants School (SE)	0.91 miles
The Greyhound PH (S)	0.94 miles
The Greyhound PH (N)	0.95 miles
Police Station (W)	0.96 miles
Thames Avenue (SW)	0.96 miles

Ferry Port
Shepperton Ferry Landing	27.21 miles
Weybridge Ferry Landing	27.26 miles
Moulsey - Hurst Park Ferry Landing	30.70 miles
Hampton Ferry Landing	30.74 miles
Hampton Court Pier	31.71 miles
Ditton Island Ferry Landing	32.31 miles
Twickenham Hammertons Pier	32.40 miles
Richmond - Ham House Ferry Landing	32.49 miles
Richmond St. Helena Pier	32.63 miles
Richmond Landing Stage	32.73 miles
Kingston Turks Pier	33.03 miles
Kingston Town End Pier	33.10 miles
Kew Pier	33.49 miles
Putney Pier	36.57 miles
Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier	37.31 miles
Little Venice Waterbus Stop	37.95 miles

Railway Station
Pangbourne Rail Station	1.17 miles
Tilehurst Rail Station	2.01 miles
Goring & Streatley Rail Station	3.62 miles
Theale Rail Station	3.99 miles
Reading West Rail Station	4.03 miles
Reading Rail Station	4.57 miles
Reading Rail Station	4.57 miles
Reading Rail Station	4.60 miles
Cholsey Rail Station	6.79 miles
Aldermaston Rail Station	6.89 miles
Earley Rail Station	7.19 miles
Henley-on-Thames Rail Station	7.68 miles
Shiplake Rail Station	7.96 miles
Wargrave Rail Station	8.11 miles
Midgham Rail Station	8.16 miles
Mortimer Rail Station	8.30 miles

Flood Risk Per Year (RG8 7RA)
Number of Properties in Catchment	18
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%)	6

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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