Little Heath

Settlement in Berkshire

England

Little Heath

On the M4 heading east
On the M4 heading east Credit: Rob Purvis

Little Heath is a small village located in the county of Berkshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles south of Reading, it falls within the civil parish of Shinfield. The village is nestled in a rural setting, surrounded by open fields and farmland, offering a peaceful and idyllic atmosphere.

Little Heath is primarily a residential area, with a mix of housing options including detached houses, semi-detached houses, and cottages. The village retains its traditional charm, with many of the properties boasting period features. The community is relatively small, fostering a close-knit and friendly environment.

The village benefits from its proximity to Reading, providing easy access to the amenities and services available in the larger town. In addition, Little Heath is well-connected to other major towns and cities via the M4 motorway, which is just a short drive away. This makes it an attractive location for commuters seeking a quieter lifestyle outside of the bustling city.

There are a few local amenities within the village, including a post office, a convenience store, and a primary school, catering to the needs of the residents. For recreational activities, the nearby countryside offers ample opportunities for countryside walks, cycling, and outdoor pursuits.

Overall, Little Heath offers a tranquil and picturesque setting for those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle, while still benefiting from the convenience of nearby towns and excellent transport links.

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Little Heath Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.458433/-1.057194 or Grid Reference SU6573. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

On the M4 heading east
On the M4 heading east
On the M4 heading east approaching junction 12, average speed camera not in use
On the M4 heading east approaching junction 12, average speed camera not in use
St Nicholas, Sulham: lych gate
St Nicholas, Sulham: lych gate
Straight out of Enid Blyton Or maybe Agatha Christie? Cottage by Sulham Church
Straight out of Enid Blyton
Or maybe Agatha Christie? Cottage by Sulham Church
Sulham Churchyard: September 2022
Sulham Churchyard: September 2022
St Nicholas, Sulham: memorial for a former rector The Rev Henry Charles Wilder, son of Henry Beaufoy Wilder of London, he was educated at Eton <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.etoncollege.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.etoncollege.com/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and New College, Oxford <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.new.ox.ac.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.new.ox.ac.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> After a period of study at Wells Theological College <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://archive.org/details/historyofwellsth00elwe" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://archive.org/details/historyofwellsth00elwe">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> he served his title at St Mark, Battersea Rise <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://smbr.church/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://smbr.church/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> He was Rector of Farnham Royal <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farnham_Royal" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farnham_Royal">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> then Inspector of Schools for the Diocese of Oxford before his time here.
St Nicholas, Sulham: memorial for a former rector
The Rev Henry Charles Wilder, son of Henry Beaufoy Wilder of London, he was educated at Eton LinkExternal link and New College, Oxford LinkExternal link After a period of study at Wells Theological College LinkExternal link he served his title at St Mark, Battersea Rise LinkExternal link He was Rector of Farnham Royal LinkExternal link then Inspector of Schools for the Diocese of Oxford before his time here.
The Plough, School Road: September 2022
The Plough, School Road: September 2022
Tilehurst Water Tower: September 2022
Tilehurst Water Tower: September 2022
Looking southwards along Park Lane
Looking southwards along Park Lane
Looking northwards along Park Lane
Looking northwards along Park Lane
Looking from Royal Avenue into Sovereign Way A very suitable photo for the day Charles III is proclaimed King of the United Kingdom
Looking from Royal Avenue into Sovereign Way
A very suitable photo for the day Charles III is proclaimed King of the United Kingdom
Crescent Road, Tilehurst, Reading Suburbia in the part of Tilehurst that's within the borough.
Crescent Road, Tilehurst, Reading
Suburbia in the part of Tilehurst that's within the borough.
Farmland and footpath, Tilehurst The footpath approaches the western edge of Reading's built-up area, here outside the borough's boundaries. To the right is the Stoneham Park development further expanding the town.
Farmland and footpath, Tilehurst
The footpath approaches the western edge of Reading's built-up area, here outside the borough's boundaries. To the right is the Stoneham Park development further expanding the town.
Sign on Teviot Road A sign fixed to a gate to inform passers-by of a biting dog. It reads "BE ALERT If DOG ARE iN GaRDEN *DO NOT* *ENTER* DOG *BITE'S*", with "NHS" to the left.
Sign on Teviot Road
A sign fixed to a gate to inform passers-by of a biting dog. It reads "BE ALERT If DOG ARE iN GaRDEN *DO NOT* *ENTER* DOG *BITE'S*", with "NHS" to the left.
304-310a The Meadway A long and thin block of flats on The Meadway in Tilehurst. Like most of the buildings along the road, they were built in the 1960s.
304-310a The Meadway
A long and thin block of flats on The Meadway in Tilehurst. Like most of the buildings along the road, they were built in the 1960s.
102-104 Corwen Road A block of flats on Corwen Road, viewed from Ogmore Close. They were built in the 1970s.
102-104 Corwen Road
A block of flats on Corwen Road, viewed from Ogmore Close. They were built in the 1970s.
Traffic calming on Corwen Road Looking north west on Corwen Road past a traffic calming measure: there are several on this road to prevent it being used as a shortcut. They are often flattened by drivers not paying attention and driving straight through them.
Traffic calming on Corwen Road
Looking north west on Corwen Road past a traffic calming measure: there are several on this road to prevent it being used as a shortcut. They are often flattened by drivers not paying attention and driving straight through them.
Beverley Road roundabout A roundabout at the end of Beverley Road. There is a footpath to the right that leads to Elmstone Drive, Ashton Close, Oak View, Chapel Hill and Lambourne Close.
Beverley Road roundabout
A roundabout at the end of Beverley Road. There is a footpath to the right that leads to Elmstone Drive, Ashton Close, Oak View, Chapel Hill and Lambourne Close.
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Little Heath is located at Grid Ref: SU6573 (Lat: 51.458433, Lng: -1.057194)

Unitary Authority: West Berkshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley

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