The postcode RG2 0QG is located in Reading It was introduced in June 1999 and is an active postcode. RG2 0QG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG2 0QG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.4 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 0QG as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Established renting families.
The closest road name to RG2 0QG is Shooters Way which is centered 78 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Reading Stadium and is 71 m away. The closest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, 3.31 km away.
The closest primary school to RG2 0QG (for ages 11 and under) is Green Park Village Primary Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is John Madejski Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on January 8, 2020 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of RG2 0QG is The Southcote Beefeater and is 2.78 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 1, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Eastern Choice and is 2.99 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 22, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 32.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 8.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 6.8 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for RG2 0QG 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 0QG and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG2 0QG, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG2 0QG
| Introduction | June 1999 |
| 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 0QG - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Park Village Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.14 km | |
| John Madejski Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (January 8, 2020) | 1.28 km |
| Geoffrey Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 1.29 km |
| Geoffrey Field Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 19, 2013) | 1.29 km |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 3, 2018) | 1.29 km |
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.34 km |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.78 km | |
| Reading Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 1.97 km |
| OneSchool Global UK Reading Primary Campus | Independent school | 7-11 | 1.98 km | |
| The Vine Christian School | Independent school | 3-18 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 2.03 km |
| The Palmer Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 2.11 km |
| The Ridgeway Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 2.13 km |
| Crosfields School | Independent school | 3-16 | 2.28 km | |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.32 km | |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.47 km | |
| Oakbank | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (January 29, 2020) | 2.51 km |
| Trinity Christian School | Independent school | 4-11 | 2.59 km | |
| Alder Grove Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.7 km | |
| Southcote Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 2.71 km |
| Whiteknights Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.75 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG2 0QG - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snack Shack at Lagoona Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2019 | 1.26 km | |
| Sunset Bar & Grill at Lagoona Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 14, 2019 | 1.26 km | |
| Farnham Flint Match Hut | Awaiting Inspection | 1.8 km | |
| H20 Watersports Hi5 Ski Lake | Awaiting Inspection | 1.85 km | |
| Southcote Newsagency | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 21, 2019 | 2.56 km | |
| Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2018 | 2.66 km | |
| Grange Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2017 | 2.66 km | |
| Caterlink at Southcote Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2021 | 2.71 km | |
| The Southcote Beefeater | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 2.78 km | |
| Caterlink at The Wren School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 2.88 km | |
| Hugh Faringdon School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 2.9 km | |
| Little Dragons Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 2.91 km | |
| Coronation Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2017 | 2.99 km | |
| Eastern Choice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 22, 2019 | 2.99 km | |
| Jas Express & Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 15, 2022 | 2.99 km | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2019 | 2.99 km | |
| Southcote Pharmacy | Exempt July 11, 2019 | 2.99 km | |
| Tennesse 6 Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2021 | 2.99 km | |
| Beech House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 3 km | |
| Parkside International Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2019 | 3.01 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG2 0QG - Data from Apr 2022
| Reading Stadium | 71 m | |
| Reading Stadium | 97 m | |
| Reading Gate Retail Park | 153 m | |
| Reading Stadium | 162 m | |
| Reading Stadium | 169 m | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 3.31 km | |
| Cheapside | 3.59 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 3.31 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 3.67 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 3.94 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 50.85 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG2 0QG - Data from Dec 2021
| Nores Hill | 2.04 km | |
| Pinge Wood | 2.45 km | |
| Pearman's Copse | 2.66 km | |
| Amner's Wood | 2.84 km | |
| Walker's Shaw | 2.89 km | |
| Redhatch Copse | 3.31 km | |
| Bell Copse | 3.44 km | |
| High Copse | 3.51 km | |
| Whiteknights Lake | 3.55 km | |
| Tanner's Copse | 3.57 km | |
| Holy Brook | 3.58 km | |
| St John's Copse | 3.68 km | |
| The Rookery | 3.69 km | |
| The Wilderness | 3.7 km | |
| Rounds Islands | 3.82 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for RG2 0QG - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 21.5 Mbps | 32.6 Mbps | 73.7 Mbps |
| Upload | 5.3 Mbps | 8.6 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 5.3 | 0.7 |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 59.7 | 16.7 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
Energy usage data for RG2 0QG - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.42322700 |
| Longitude | -0.98070100 |
| OS Easting | 470969 |
| OS Northing | 0169850 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Reading West |
| Electoral Ward | Whitley |
| 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: Ethnicity central Group: Ethnic family life Subgroup: Established renting families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Reading BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Reading BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33039778 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 017E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3A1 |