The postcode RG1 5JA is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. RG1 5JA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG1 5JA is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.6 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 5JA as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student communal living.
The closest road name to RG1 5JA is Upper Redlands Road which is centered 40 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St Josephs Convent and is 39 m away. The closest railway station is Reading Rail Station, 2.03 km away.
The closest primary school to RG1 5JA (for ages 11 and under) is Redlands Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 7, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Reading School.
The local pub for residents of RG1 5JA is The Southcote Beefeater and is 3.24 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 3.1 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 5, 2018.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for RG1 5JA 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 5JA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG1 5JA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG1 5JA
| 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 5JA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's College | Independent school | 3-18 | 168 m | |
| Redlands Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 220 m |
| Reading School | Academy | 11-18 | 432 m | |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 6, 2018) | 669 m |
| Hamilton School | Special school | 11-18 | 762 m | |
| UTC Reading | Academy | 14-19 | Outstanding (May 20, 2015) | 802 m |
| The Abbey School Reading | Independent school | 3-18 | 918 m | |
| Trinity Christian School | Independent school | 4-11 | 928 m | |
| Leighton Park School | Independent school | 11-18 | 930 m | |
| Alfred Sutton Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 973 m |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading | Independent school | 11-17 | 1.04 km | |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2018) | 1.06 km |
| The Palmer Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.13 km |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.16 km | |
| Kendrick School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.16 km | |
| New Town Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| Reading Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 1.26 km |
| The Deenway Montessori School | Independent school | 3-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 1.35 km |
| Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 15, 2021) | 1.46 km |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.55 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG1 5JA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 3.03 km | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2018 | 3.03 km | |
| Berkslocal | Awaiting Inspection | 3.03 km | |
| Pine Rivers Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 3.05 km | |
| Western Elms Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 3.05 km | |
| Holroyd Howe at St Edwards School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 3.08 km | |
| Elles Baguettes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2018 | 3.1 km | |
| Reading West Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 28, 2018 | 3.1 km | |
| Little Tots Montessori Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 3.19 km | |
| Beesknees Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 3.19 km | |
| Tipple Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2019 | 3.19 km | |
| The Abbey House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 3.22 km | |
| Beech House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 3.22 km | |
| K B Superstores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 15, 2020 | 3.23 km | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt December 30, 2017 | 3.23 km | |
| Teng Hui | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 15, 2020 | 3.23 km | |
| Willis & Short Newsagent | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2020 | 3.23 km | |
| Work House Coffee Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 12, 2019 | 3.23 km | |
| The Southcote Beefeater | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 3.24 km | |
| Lamamaia Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2020 | 3.26 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG1 5JA - Data from Apr 2022
| St Josephs Convent | 39 m | |
| St Josephs Convent | 75 m | |
| St Josephs Convent | 81 m | |
| Windsor Hall | 165 m | |
| Windsor Hall | 248 m | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 1.71 km | |
| Cheapside | 2.13 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 2.03 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 2.03 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 2.09 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 49.68 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 62.58 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG1 5JA - Data from Dec 2021
| Whiteknights Lake | 707 m | |
| The Wilderness | 1.39 km | |
| Holy Brook | 1.68 km | |
| Redhatch Copse | 1.94 km | |
| High Wood | 1.97 km | |
| View Island | 2.02 km | |
| Southland Wood | 2.2 km | |
| Oak Wood | 2.22 km | |
| Maiden Erlegh Lake | 2.25 km | |
| Oldpond Copse | 2.44 km | |
| Fry's Island | 2.49 km | |
| Moor Copse | 2.59 km | |
| South Lake | 2.66 km | |
| Old Lane Copse | 2.67 km | |
| Sonning Hill | 2.78 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for RG1 5JA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.44532400 |
| Longitude | -0.95058100 |
| OS Easting | 473028 |
| OS Northing | 0172337 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Reading East |
| Electoral Ward | Church |
| 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: Students around campus Subgroup: Student communal living |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Reading BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Reading BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040185 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 016 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 016A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A1 |