The postcode RG1 3HQ is located in Reading It was introduced in June 1981 and is an active postcode. RG1 3HQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG1 3HQ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.3 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 3HQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to RG1 3HQ is Leopold Walk which is centered 20 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Kenavon Drive and is 211 m away. The closest railway station is Reading Rail Station, 1.22 km away.
The closest primary school to RG1 3HQ (for ages 11 and under) is St John's Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on December 5, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Reading School.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Elles Baguettes and is 2.61 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 5, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 124.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.1 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 1.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for RG1 3HQ 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 3HQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG1 3HQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG1 3HQ
| Introduction | June 1981 |
| 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 3HQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2018) | 119 m |
| New Town Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 291 m |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading | Independent school | 11-17 | 324 m | |
| The Deenway Montessori School | Independent school | 3-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 730 m |
| Reading School | Academy | 11-18 | 799 m | |
| Kendrick School | Academy | 11-18 | 856 m | |
| The Abbey School Reading | Independent school | 3-18 | 978 m | |
| Redlands Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.04 km |
| St Joseph's College | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.13 km | |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 6, 2018) | 1.21 km |
| UTC Reading | Academy | 14-19 | Outstanding (May 20, 2015) | 1.32 km |
| Alfred Sutton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 1.4 km |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.4 km |
| Hamilton School | Special school | 11-18 | 1.45 km | |
| Trinity Christian School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.45 km | |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 1.48 km |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.59 km | |
| Thameside Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.64 km |
| Coley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.73 km |
| E P Collier Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.76 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG1 3HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 2.57 km | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2018 | 2.57 km | |
| Elles Baguettes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2018 | 2.61 km | |
| Reading West Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 28, 2018 | 2.61 km | |
| Pine Rivers Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 2.66 km | |
| Western Elms Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 2.66 km | |
| K B Superstores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 15, 2020 | 2.75 km | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt December 30, 2017 | 2.75 km | |
| Teng Hui | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 15, 2020 | 2.75 km | |
| Willis & Short Newsagent | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2020 | 2.75 km | |
| Work House Coffee Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 12, 2019 | 2.75 km | |
| Holroyd Howe at St Edwards School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 2.75 km | |
| Little Tots Montessori Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 2.77 km | |
| Bina Continental Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 10, 2022 | 2.78 km | |
| Brazilian food | Awaiting Inspection | 2.78 km | |
| Cake Box | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2019 | 2.78 km | |
| Istanbul Food Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 20, 2020 | 2.78 km | |
| Nico Sweet Cake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 22, 2022 | 2.78 km | |
| Oishi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 29, 2021 | 2.78 km | |
| Pound Plus | Exempt August 10, 2017 | 2.78 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG1 3HQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Kenavon Drive | 211 m | |
| Reading College | 241 m | |
| Reading College | 252 m | |
| Eldon Road | 284 m | |
| The Meridian | 319 m | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 1.3 km | |
| Cheapside | 1.56 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.22 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.22 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.28 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 48.57 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 61.86 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG1 3HQ - Data from Dec 2021
| View Island | 922 m | |
| Holy Brook | 1.07 km | |
| Fry's Island | 1.5 km | |
| Whiteknights Lake | 1.65 km | |
| Piper's Island | 1.91 km | |
| Sonning Hill | 2.3 km | |
| The Wilderness | 2.36 km | |
| High Wood | 2.4 km | |
| Milestone Wood | 2.63 km | |
| Southland Wood | 2.68 km | |
| Beech Wood | 3.03 km | |
| Redhatch Copse | 3.06 km | |
| Oak Wood | 3.2 km | |
| Maiden Erlegh Lake | 3.22 km | |
| South Lake | 3.22 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for RG1 3HQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 124.4 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 11.1 Mbps | 39 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% | 12 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 88.9 | 9.4 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 593 | 39 |
Energy usage data for RG1 3HQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.45556200 |
| Longitude | -0.95421800 |
| OS Easting | 472759 |
| OS Northing | 0173472 |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Reading BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Reading BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040146 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 010G |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |