Earley, Reading

Earley · 3.2 km to the town center (Reading)

Earley, Reading, England, United Kingdom

The listing shows only an approximate location, so this report describes the area within about 500 m.

Scores

Overall7.2Good

Located some way from Reading, this address is a calm suburban area. It offers excellent public transport and is very safe both day and night, though it remains moderately noisy with hardly any nightlife.

Walkability5.8/10 Fair
Public transport8.3/10 Excellent
Safety8.0/10 Excellent
Nightlife1.0/10 Very little
Quiet6.0/10 Fair

Safety by day 8/10, at night 8/10.

About Earley

A mostly suburban area east of Reading, with residential streets, established housing, green spaces, and parts of the University of Reading campus. The pace is generally calm, with local activity concentrated around main roads, university facilities, and small shopping areas.

Good for

  • families
  • couples
  • students
  • digital nomads
  • long stays

Less suited to

  • nightlife seekers
  • first-time visitors
  • people with limited mobility

Watch out for

  • Check the exact location near main roads or university facilities if you are sensitive to traffic or evening activity.
  • Bus services and local amenities vary between Earley and Lower Earley, so confirm the walking distance before booking.
  • Take normal precautions around transport stops and during quieter late-night periods.

Sources

Getting around

  • Hill Top Road Bus, 40 m
  • Earley Power Station Bus, 250 m
  • Shepherd's Hill Top Bus, 400 m
  • Culver Lane Bus, 440 m
  • Whitegates Lane Bus, 440 m

3.2 km to the town center (Reading).

What's nearby

Groceries

  • M&S Simply Food 370 m
  • Wenzel's 510 m
  • Co-op Food 580 m
  • Aldi 690 m
  • Culver Lane Convenience Store 700 m

Restaurants

  • The Bay 290 m
  • Terry Ling Take Away 290 m

Cafés

  • Park Kitchen 690 m
  • Costa 730 m

Bars and pubs

  • The Shepherds House 630 m

Parks

  • Bulmershe Park 270 m
  • Wheble Park 790 m