The postcode RG1 2RE is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. RG1 2RE is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG1 2RE is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.8 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 2RE as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to RG1 2RE is Edgehill Street which is centered 69 m away.
The nearest bus stop is West Hill and is 250 m away. The closest railway station is Reading Rail Station, 1.3 km away.
The closest primary school to RG1 2RE (for ages 11 and under) is New Christ Church Church of England Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Kendrick School.
The local pub for residents of RG1 2RE is The Southcote Beefeater and is 1.96 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 1, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Elles Baguettes and is 1.91 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 5, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 117.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for RG1 2RE 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 2RE and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG1 2RE, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG1 2RE
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 2RE - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 337 m | |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 384 m |
| Trinity Christian School | Independent school | 4-11 | 461 m | |
| The Abbey School Reading | Independent school | 3-18 | 493 m | |
| Kendrick School | Academy | 11-18 | 614 m | |
| Coley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 680 m |
| The Deenway Montessori School | Independent school | 3-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 886 m |
| The Palmer Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 977 m |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus | Independent school | 11-18 | 980 m | |
| Reading School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.04 km | |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading | Independent school | 11-17 | 1.12 km | |
| Reading Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 1.24 km |
| Redlands Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.42 km |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2018) | 1.42 km |
| St Joseph's College | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.43 km | |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 1.5 km |
| All Saints Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2013) | 1.5 km |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.52 km | |
| Civitas Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 1.62 km |
| Oxford Road Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 1.68 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG1 2RE - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkslocal | Awaiting Inspection | 1.75 km | |
| Pine Rivers Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 1.81 km | |
| Western Elms Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 1.81 km | |
| Holroyd Howe at St Edwards School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 1.81 km | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 1.82 km | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2018 | 1.82 km | |
| Elles Baguettes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2018 | 1.91 km | |
| Reading West Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 28, 2018 | 1.91 km | |
| Beech House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 1.94 km | |
| Beesknees Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 1.95 km | |
| Tipple Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2019 | 1.95 km | |
| Little Tots Montessori Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 1.95 km | |
| The Southcote Beefeater | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 1.96 km | |
| The Abbey House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 1.97 km | |
| K B Superstores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 15, 2020 | 2.03 km | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt December 30, 2017 | 2.03 km | |
| Teng Hui | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 15, 2020 | 2.03 km | |
| Willis & Short Newsagent | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2020 | 2.03 km | |
| Work House Coffee Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 12, 2019 | 2.03 km | |
| Little Dragons Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 2.03 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG1 2RE - Data from Apr 2022
| West Hill | 250 m | |
| Whitley Street | 251 m | |
| Whitley Street | 256 m | |
| Silver Street | 290 m | |
| Katesgrove Lane | 335 m | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 714 m | |
| Cheapside | 1.12 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.3 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.3 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.35 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 48.94 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 63.3 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG1 2RE - Data from Dec 2021
| Holy Brook | 908 m | |
| View Island | 1.75 km | |
| Fry's Island | 1.89 km | |
| Whiteknights Lake | 1.98 km | |
| Piper's Island | 2.19 km | |
| The Wilderness | 2.61 km | |
| Redhatch Copse | 2.95 km | |
| The Rookery | 2.95 km | |
| High Wood | 3.24 km | |
| Nores Hill | 3.34 km | |
| Oak Wood | 3.37 km | |
| The Warren | 3.42 km | |
| Maiden Erlegh Lake | 3.42 km | |
| Southland Wood | 3.48 km | |
| Buck's Eyot | 3.55 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for RG1 2RE - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 117.1 Mbps | 460 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 13.9 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 18 | 5 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 100.8 | 12.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 395.5 | 36 |
Energy usage data for RG1 2RE - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.44648500 |
| Longitude | -0.96900200 |
| OS Easting | 471746 |
| OS Northing | 0172448 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Reading East |
| Electoral Ward | Katesgrove |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Reading BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Reading BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040176 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 014D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |