The postcode RG2 0LU is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. RG2 0LU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG2 0LU is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.6 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 RG2 0LU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to RG2 0LU is Arkwright Road which is centered 48 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Long Barn Lane and is 141 m away. The closest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, 2.21 km away.
The closest primary school to RG2 0LU (for ages 11 and under) is The Palmer Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 7, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus.
The local pub for residents of RG2 0LU is The Southcote Beefeater and is 2.12 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 1, 2019.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 5.1 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for RG2 0LU 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 0LU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG2 0LU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG2 0LU
| 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 0LU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus | Independent school | 11-18 | 0 m | |
| The Palmer Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 492 m |
| Reading Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 580 m |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 698 m | |
| Trinity Christian School | Independent school | 4-11 | 813 m | |
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 857 m |
| The Abbey School Reading | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.3 km | |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.32 km |
| Coley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| John Madejski Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (January 8, 2020) | 1.49 km |
| Kendrick School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.55 km | |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.55 km | |
| Leighton Park School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.57 km | |
| Reading School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.6 km | |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 3, 2018) | 1.7 km |
| St Joseph's College | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.75 km | |
| Redlands Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.79 km |
| The Ridgeway Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.82 km |
| Geoffrey Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 1.82 km |
| Geoffrey Field Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 19, 2013) | 1.82 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG2 0LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southcote Beefeater | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 2.12 km | |
| Berkslocal | Awaiting Inspection | 2.12 km | |
| Southcote Newsagency | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 21, 2019 | 2.19 km | |
| Beech House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 2.21 km | |
| Little Dragons Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 2.23 km | |
| Caterlink at The Wren School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 2.27 km | |
| Holroyd Howe at St Edwards School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 2.3 km | |
| Pine Rivers Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 2.38 km | |
| Western Elms Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 2.38 km | |
| Chilmington House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2019 | 2.39 km | |
| Parkside International Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2019 | 2.4 km | |
| Caterlink at Southcote Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2021 | 2.43 km | |
| Jasmine House Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2020 | 2.44 km | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 2.45 km | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2018 | 2.45 km | |
| The Abbey House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 2.47 km | |
| Beesknees Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 2.47 km | |
| Tipple Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2019 | 2.47 km | |
| Sue Ryder Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2019 | 2.48 km | |
| Parkside House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2019 | 2.49 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG2 0LU - Data from Apr 2022
| Long Barn Lane | 141 m | |
| Long Barn Lane | 176 m | |
| Elgar Road | 293 m | |
| Elgar Road | 342 m | |
| Brunel Retail Park | 354 m | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 1.66 km | |
| Cheapside | 2.03 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 2.21 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 2.27 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 2.28 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 49.77 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 64.08 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG2 0LU - Data from Dec 2021
| Holy Brook | 1.89 km | |
| Whiteknights Lake | 2.1 km | |
| Nores Hill | 2.47 km | |
| The Wilderness | 2.52 km | |
| Redhatch Copse | 2.55 km | |
| View Island | 2.72 km | |
| Pearman's Copse | 2.83 km | |
| Fry's Island | 2.86 km | |
| Oak Wood | 3.12 km | |
| Piper's Island | 3.14 km | |
| Maiden Erlegh Lake | 3.19 km | |
| The Rookery | 3.2 km | |
| Oldpond Copse | 3.45 km | |
| High Wood | 3.46 km | |
| Moor Copse | 3.65 km |
Energy usage data for RG2 0LU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.43768900 |
| Longitude | -0.96976100 |
| OS Easting | 471707 |
| OS Northing | 0171469 |
| 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: Rented family living Subgroup: Commuters with young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Reading BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Reading BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33037118 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 017C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |