The postcode RG1 1BA is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in February 2007.RG1 1BA is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
RG1 1BA is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of RG1 1BA as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to RG1 1BA is Friar Street which is centered 92 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Friar Street and is 29 m away. The closest railway station is Reading Rail Station, 242 m away.
The closest primary school to RG1 1BA (for ages 11 and under) is Civitas Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 19, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Kendrick School.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Elles Baguettes and is 1.18 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 5, 2018.
Policing for RG1 1BA is covered by the Thames Valley police force association and Berkshire West is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to RG1 1BA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG1 1BA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG1 1BA
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | February 2007 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from RG1 1BA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civitas Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 599 m |
| E P Collier Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 610 m |
| The Deenway Montessori School | Independent school | 3-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 798 m |
| Coley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 818 m |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 858 m |
| Oxford Road Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 932 m |
| Kendrick School | Academy | 11-18 | 968 m | |
| Thameside Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.03 km |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 1.16 km |
| All Saints Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2013) | 1.16 km |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading | Independent school | 11-17 | 1.25 km | |
| The Abbey School Reading | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.25 km | |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 1.28 km |
| St Edward's Prep | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.4 km | |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2018) | 1.51 km |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.57 km | |
| Queen Anne's School | Independent school | 11-19 | 1.58 km | |
| Hemdean House School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.59 km | |
| Trinity Christian School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.64 km | |
| Battle Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.67 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG1 1BA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 1.16 km | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2018 | 1.16 km | |
| Elles Baguettes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2018 | 1.18 km | |
| Reading West Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 28, 2018 | 1.18 km | |
| Pine Rivers Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 1.27 km | |
| Western Elms Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 1.27 km | |
| K B Superstores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 15, 2020 | 1.32 km | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt December 30, 2017 | 1.32 km | |
| Teng Hui | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 15, 2020 | 1.32 km | |
| Willis & Short Newsagent | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2020 | 1.32 km | |
| Work House Coffee Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 12, 2019 | 1.32 km | |
| Bina Continental Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 10, 2022 | 1.35 km | |
| Brazilian food | Awaiting Inspection | 1.35 km | |
| Cake Box | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2019 | 1.35 km | |
| Istanbul Food Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 20, 2020 | 1.35 km | |
| Nico Sweet Cake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 22, 2022 | 1.35 km | |
| Oishi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 29, 2021 | 1.35 km | |
| Pound Plus | Exempt August 10, 2017 | 1.35 km | |
| Reading Food Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 11, 2021 | 1.35 km | |
| Reading Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 14, 2019 | 1.35 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG1 1BA - Data from Apr 2022
| Friar Street | 29 m | |
| Friar Street | 30 m | |
| Friar Street | 42 m | |
| Friar Street | 57 m | |
| Greyfriars Road | 73 m | |
| Cheapside | 216 m | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 517 m | |
| Reading Rail Station | 242 m | |
| Reading Rail Station | 243 m | |
| Reading Rail Station | 259 m | |
| London Oxford Airport | 47.73 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 62.68 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG1 1BA - Data from Dec 2021
| Holy Brook | 444 m | |
| Fry's Island | 745 m | |
| Piper's Island | 975 m | |
| View Island | 976 m | |
| The Warren | 2.27 km | |
| Beech Wood | 2.47 km | |
| Buck's Eyot | 2.48 km | |
| St Mary's Island | 2.52 km | |
| Buck's Stream | 2.54 km | |
| The Rookery | 2.61 km | |
| Whiteknights Lake | 2.8 km | |
| Norcot Scours | 2.84 km | |
| The Common | 3.05 km | |
| Lousehill Copse | 3.13 km | |
| Gravel Hill | 3.17 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.45694000 |
| Longitude | -0.97479800 |
| OS Easting | 471327 |
| OS Northing | 0173605 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Reading East |
| Electoral Ward | Abbey |
| Local Authority District | Reading |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Thames Valley Berkshire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Berkshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000038 |
| Travel To Work Area | Reading |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Berkshire West |
| Cancer Alliance | Thames Valley |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South Central |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Berkshire West CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Cosmopolitans Group: Inner city students Subgroup: Multicultural student neighbourhood |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Reading BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Reading BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33039737 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 011F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2B2 |