The postcode RG1 8DZ is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. RG1 8DZ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
RG1 8DZ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.5 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 8DZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to RG1 8DZ is Swansea Road which is centered 37 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Swansea Road and is 124 m away. The closest railway station is Reading Rail Station, 442 m away.
The closest primary school to RG1 8DZ (for ages 11 and under) is E P Collier Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 7, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Kendrick School.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Elles Baguettes and is 1.22 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 5, 2018.
Policing for RG1 8DZ 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 8DZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG1 8DZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG1 8DZ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 8DZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E P Collier Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 0 m |
| Thameside Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 593 m |
| Civitas Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 625 m |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 964 m |
| Hemdean House School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.01 km | |
| Oxford Road Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 1.05 km |
| Queen Anne's School | Independent school | 11-19 | 1.11 km | |
| Caversham Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (February 26, 2009) | 1.2 km |
| The Deenway Montessori School | Independent school | 3-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 1.28 km |
| Caversham Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.34 km | |
| Coley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.39 km |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| All Saints Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2013) | 1.45 km |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.47 km |
| Kendrick School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.52 km | |
| St Edward's Prep | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.59 km | |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading | Independent school | 11-17 | 1.66 km | |
| Battle Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.74 km |
| The Abbey School Reading | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.82 km | |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2018) | 1.86 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG1 8DZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elles Baguettes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2018 | 1.22 km | |
| Reading West Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 28, 2018 | 1.22 km | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 1.25 km | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2018 | 1.25 km | |
| Costa Coffee at Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2020 | 1.3 km | |
| K B Superstores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 15, 2020 | 1.34 km | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt December 30, 2017 | 1.34 km | |
| Teng Hui | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 15, 2020 | 1.34 km | |
| Willis & Short Newsagent | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2020 | 1.34 km | |
| Work House Coffee Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 12, 2019 | 1.34 km | |
| Bina Continental Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 10, 2022 | 1.34 km | |
| Brazilian food | Awaiting Inspection | 1.34 km | |
| Cake Box | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2019 | 1.34 km | |
| Istanbul Food Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 20, 2020 | 1.34 km | |
| Nico Sweet Cake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 22, 2022 | 1.34 km | |
| Oishi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 29, 2021 | 1.34 km | |
| Pound Plus | Exempt August 10, 2017 | 1.34 km | |
| Reading Food Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 11, 2021 | 1.34 km | |
| Reading Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 14, 2019 | 1.34 km | |
| Rio Grande Meat Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 11, 2021 | 1.34 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG1 8DZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Swansea Road | 124 m | |
| Swansea Road | 137 m | |
| Caversham Road Fire Station | 206 m | |
| The Moderation | 215 m | |
| Caversham Road Fire Station | 238 m | |
| Cheapside | 761 m | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 1.13 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 442 m | |
| Reading Rail Station | 443 m | |
| Reading Rail Station | 494 m | |
| London Oxford Airport | 47.13 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 62.35 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG1 8DZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Piper's Island | 385 m | |
| Fry's Island | 392 m | |
| View Island | 982 m | |
| Holy Brook | 994 m | |
| The Warren | 1.77 km | |
| Beech Wood | 1.88 km | |
| Buck's Eyot | 2.05 km | |
| St Mary's Island | 2.09 km | |
| Buck's Stream | 2.13 km | |
| Norcot Scours | 2.5 km | |
| The Common | 2.53 km | |
| Gravel Hill | 2.68 km | |
| The Rookery | 2.69 km | |
| Milestone Wood | 2.9 km | |
| King's Hill | 2.92 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.46222100 |
| Longitude | -0.97715500 |
| OS Easting | 471155 |
| OS Northing | 0174190 |
| 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: Asian traits Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Reading BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Reading BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040126 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 007A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |