The postcode RG2 0AS is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. RG2 0AS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG2 0AS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.7 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 RG2 0AS as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to RG2 0AS is Mitcham Close which is centered 25 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Christchurch Gardens and is 166 m away. The closest railway station is Reading Rail Station, 1.68 km away.
The closest primary school to RG2 0AS (for ages 11 and under) is New Christ Church Church of England Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus.
The local pub for residents of RG2 0AS is The Southcote Beefeater and is 2.08 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 2.21 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 5, 2018.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for RG2 0AS 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 RG2 0AS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG2 0AS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG2 0AS
| 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 RG2 0AS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 74 m | |
| Trinity Christian School | Independent school | 4-11 | 282 m | |
| The Palmer Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 608 m |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus | Independent school | 11-18 | 628 m | |
| The Abbey School Reading | Independent school | 3-18 | 688 m | |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 758 m |
| Reading Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 861 m |
| Kendrick School | Academy | 11-18 | 919 m | |
| Coley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 993 m |
| Reading School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.09 km | |
| The Deenway Montessori School | Independent school | 3-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 1.22 km |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading | Independent school | 11-17 | 1.35 km | |
| St Joseph's College | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.37 km | |
| Redlands Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.38 km |
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.42 km |
| Leighton Park School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.56 km | |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.57 km | |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2018) | 1.62 km |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 1.75 km |
| All Saints Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2013) | 1.75 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG2 0AS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkslocal | Awaiting Inspection | 1.94 km | |
| Holroyd Howe at St Edwards School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 2.06 km | |
| The Southcote Beefeater | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 2.08 km | |
| Pine Rivers Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 2.08 km | |
| Western Elms Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 2.08 km | |
| Beech House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 2.1 km | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 2.11 km | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2018 | 2.11 km | |
| Little Dragons Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 2.17 km | |
| Beesknees Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 2.21 km | |
| Tipple Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2019 | 2.21 km | |
| Elles Baguettes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2018 | 2.21 km | |
| Reading West Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 28, 2018 | 2.21 km | |
| The Abbey House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 2.22 km | |
| Little Tots Montessori Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 2.22 km | |
| Caterlink at The Wren School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 2.23 km | |
| Chilmington House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2019 | 2.27 km | |
| Southcote Newsagency | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 21, 2019 | 2.27 km | |
| Jasmine House Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2020 | 2.3 km | |
| K B Superstores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 15, 2020 | 2.32 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG2 0AS - Data from Apr 2022
| Christchurch Gardens | 166 m | |
| Christchurch Gardens | 184 m | |
| Christchurch Court | 262 m | |
| Whitley Street | 291 m | |
| Whitley Street | 309 m | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 1.09 km | |
| Cheapside | 1.5 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.68 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.68 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.73 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 49.31 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 63.52 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG2 0AS - Data from Dec 2021
| Holy Brook | 1.28 km | |
| Whiteknights Lake | 1.85 km | |
| View Island | 2.09 km | |
| Fry's Island | 2.27 km | |
| The Wilderness | 2.42 km | |
| Piper's Island | 2.57 km | |
| Redhatch Copse | 2.66 km | |
| Nores Hill | 2.96 km | |
| The Rookery | 3.12 km | |
| Oak Wood | 3.14 km | |
| High Wood | 3.18 km | |
| Maiden Erlegh Lake | 3.19 km | |
| Pearman's Copse | 3.23 km | |
| Southland Wood | 3.4 km | |
| Oldpond Copse | 3.43 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for RG2 0AS - 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 | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.44317300 |
| Longitude | -0.96760900 |
| OS Easting | 471848 |
| OS Northing | 0172081 |
| 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: 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 | E33040173 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 014C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |