The postcode RG1 2AJ is located in Reading It was introduced in December 1999 and is an active postcode. RG1 2AJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG1 2AJ 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 2AJ as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Multicultural student neighbourhood.
The closest road name to RG1 2AJ is West Street which is centered 96 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St Marys Butts and is 85 m away. The closest railway station is Reading Rail Station, 348 m away.
The closest primary school to RG1 2AJ (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 1.19 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 5, 2018.
Policing for RG1 2AJ 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 2AJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG1 2AJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG1 2AJ
| Introduction | December 1999 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from RG1 2AJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civitas Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 655 m |
| Coley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 692 m |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 724 m |
| The Deenway Montessori School | Independent school | 3-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 736 m |
| E P Collier Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 744 m |
| Kendrick School | Academy | 11-18 | 872 m | |
| Oxford Road Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 938 m |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 1.11 km |
| All Saints Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2013) | 1.11 km |
| The Abbey School Reading | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.15 km | |
| Thameside Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.16 km |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading | Independent school | 11-17 | 1.2 km | |
| St Edward's Prep | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.37 km | |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.44 km | |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2018) | 1.48 km |
| Trinity Christian School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.51 km | |
| Reading School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.62 km | |
| Battle Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.67 km |
| New Town Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 1.69 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG1 2AJ - 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 | 1.19 km | |
| Reading West Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 28, 2018 | 1.19 km | |
| Pine Rivers Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 1.26 km | |
| Western Elms Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 1.26 km | |
| K B Superstores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 15, 2020 | 1.33 km | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt December 30, 2017 | 1.33 km | |
| Teng Hui | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 15, 2020 | 1.33 km | |
| Willis & Short Newsagent | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2020 | 1.33 km | |
| Work House Coffee Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 12, 2019 | 1.33 km | |
| Lamamaia Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2020 | 1.36 km | |
| Little Tots Montessori Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 1.36 km | |
| Bina Continental Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 10, 2022 | 1.37 km | |
| Brazilian food | Awaiting Inspection | 1.37 km | |
| Cake Box | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2019 | 1.37 km | |
| Istanbul Food Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 20, 2020 | 1.37 km | |
| Nico Sweet Cake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 22, 2022 | 1.37 km | |
| Oishi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 29, 2021 | 1.37 km | |
| Pound Plus | Exempt August 10, 2017 | 1.37 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG1 2AJ - Data from Apr 2022
| St Marys Butts | 85 m | |
| St Marys Butts | 96 m | |
| Cheapside | 100 m | |
| Friar Street | 109 m | |
| Friar Street | 109 m | |
| Cheapside | 151 m | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 386 m | |
| Reading Rail Station | 348 m | |
| Reading Rail Station | 349 m | |
| Reading Rail Station | 355 m | |
| London Oxford Airport | 47.85 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 62.77 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG1 2AJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Holy Brook | 368 m | |
| Fry's Island | 871 m | |
| View Island | 1.04 km | |
| Piper's Island | 1.11 km | |
| The Warren | 2.38 km | |
| Buck's Eyot | 2.57 km | |
| The Rookery | 2.6 km | |
| Beech Wood | 2.6 km | |
| St Mary's Island | 2.61 km | |
| Buck's Stream | 2.62 km | |
| Whiteknights Lake | 2.72 km | |
| Norcot Scours | 2.91 km | |
| Lousehill Copse | 3.14 km | |
| The Common | 3.18 km | |
| Milestone Wood | 3.28 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.45573300 |
| Longitude | -0.97456600 |
| OS Easting | 471345 |
| OS Northing | 0173471 |
| 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 |