The postcode RG18 3BZ is located in West Berkshire It was introduced in July 1995 and is an active postcode. RG18 3BZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG18 3BZ is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.5 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 RG18 3BZ as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.
The closest road name to RG18 3BZ is Dryden Close which is centered 49 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Dryden Close and is 85 m away. The closest railway station is Thatcham Rail Station, 2.16 km away.
The closest primary school to RG18 3BZ (for ages 11 and under) is Thatcham Park CofE Primary. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 28, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Kennet School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 12, 2016 rated this school as Outstanding
The nearest takeaway food is available from Szechuan Express and is 761 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on August 16, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 90.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 90.9% 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 2.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for RG18 3BZ 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 RG18 3BZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG18 3BZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG18 3BZ
| Introduction | July 1995 |
| 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 RG18 3BZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 337 m |
| Whitelands Park Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (July 14, 2021) | 425 m |
| Kennet School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 12, 2016) | 1.23 km |
| Spurcroft Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 1.28 km |
| Francis Baily Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.37 km | |
| Parsons Down Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (January 16, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| Parsons Down Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.38 km |
| St Finian's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.41 km |
| Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (October 10, 2018) | 1.93 km |
| Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 1, 2018) | 2.46 km |
| Bucklebury C.E. Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 26, 2019) | 2.62 km |
| Engaging Potential | Special school | 13-19 | Good (June 29, 2017) | 2.76 km |
| Downe House | Independent school | 11-18 | 3.1 km | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 20, 2018) | 3.72 km |
| Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools | Independent school | 3-13 | 3.97 km | |
| Trinity School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (July 4, 2018) | 4.08 km |
| The Winchcombe School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 4.28 km |
| The Willows Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 4.3 km |
| Curridge Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 13, 2018) | 4.36 km |
| Speenhamland School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2019) | 4.62 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG18 3BZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Wellbeing Hub | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 29, 2018 | 69 m | |
| Costcutter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2022 | 92 m | |
| Dolce at Thatcham Park Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 337 m | |
| Thatcham Park C Of E School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 20, 2021 | 337 m | |
| Abm @ Whitelands Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2022 | 425 m | |
| Thatcham Town Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 21, 2006 | 634 m | |
| Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 10, 2018 | 664 m | |
| Petals at Alice Bye Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 15, 2022 | 683 m | |
| ICollege Alternative Education | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 707 m | |
| Bella Luna | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 761 m | |
| Jade Cottage Restaurant & Kings Chinese Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2021 | 761 m | |
| Mug & Brew | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 19, 2019 | 761 m | |
| Spice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 9, 2022 | 761 m | |
| Szechuan Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 16, 2021 | 761 m | |
| Szechuan Inn (Restaurant) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2022 | 761 m | |
| BUPA Thatcham Court Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 772 m | |
| Pied Piper Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2009 | 772 m | |
| Chicking/Crown Mead Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 25, 2018 | 773 m | |
| Crown Mead Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement March 25, 2019 | 773 m | |
| Pizza Bella Chicken | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement November 18, 2021 | 773 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG18 3BZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Dryden Close | 85 m | |
| Dryden Close | 98 m | |
| Park Lane Roundabout | 155 m | |
| Hardy Close | 195 m | |
| Lamb Close | 259 m | |
| Broadway Taxi Rank | 828 m | |
| Broadway taxi rank | 839 m | |
| Thatcham Station | 2.16 km | |
| Thatcham Rail Station | 2.16 km | |
| Thatcham Rail Station | 2.18 km | |
| Newbury Racecourse Rail Station | 3.55 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 47.02 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG18 3BZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Little Copse | 491 m | |
| The Plantation | 522 m | |
| Grove Copse | 1.04 km | |
| Lawrence's Copse | 1.16 km | |
| Park Copse | 1.18 km | |
| Ramsbury Copse | 1.23 km | |
| Hartshill Gully | Valley | 1.3 km |
| Hunt's Gully | Valley | 1.36 km |
| Robin's Copse | 1.38 km | |
| Jubilee Lake | 1.4 km | |
| Dunston Wood | 1.41 km | |
| Hartshill Copse | 1.57 km | |
| Long Lake | 1.62 km | |
| Ramsbury Corner Wood | 1.69 km | |
| Big Gully | Valley | 1.78 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for RG18 3BZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 64.1 Mbps | 90.5 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 20 Mbps | 16 Mbps | 21 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% | 12.5 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 9.1% | 100% | 98.7 | 17.6 |
| 300+ Mbps | 90.9% | 90.9% | - | - |
Energy usage data for RG18 3BZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.41029700 |
| Longitude | -1.25994200 |
| OS Easting | 451568 |
| OS Northing | 0168179 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Newbury |
| Electoral Ward | Thatcham North East |
| Local Authority District | West Berkshire |
| 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 | E06000037 |
| Travel To Work Area | Newbury |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: White professionals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Newbury/Thatcham BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Thatcham BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040073 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Berkshire 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Berkshire 017B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A1 |