The postcode RG2 0SL is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. RG2 0SL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG2 0SL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.1 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 0SL as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to RG2 0SL is Exeter Court which is centered 196 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Holiday Inn and is 96 m away. The closest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, 3.73 km away.
The closest primary school to RG2 0SL (for ages 11 and under) is Geoffrey Field Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 16, 2018. 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 0SL is The Southcote Beefeater and is 3.31 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 3.65 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 22, 2019.
Policing for RG2 0SL 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 0SL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG2 0SL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG2 0SL
| 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 0SL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 574 m |
| Geoffrey Field Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 19, 2013) | 574 m |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 3, 2018) | 621 m |
| John Madejski Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (January 8, 2020) | 693 m |
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.08 km |
| OneSchool Global UK Reading Primary Campus | Independent school | 7-11 | 1.3 km | |
| The Ridgeway Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.51 km |
| Crosfields School | Independent school | 3-16 | 1.58 km | |
| The Vine Christian School | Independent school | 3-18 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 1.74 km |
| Reading Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 1.78 km |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.82 km | |
| Green Park Village Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.88 km | |
| The Palmer Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.99 km |
| Oakbank | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (January 29, 2020) | 2.09 km |
| Alder Grove Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.1 km | |
| Hillside Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 2.14 km |
| Whiteknights Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.15 km | |
| Leighton Park School | Independent school | 11-18 | 2.4 km | |
| Shinfield Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-7 | 2.48 km | |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.5 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG2 0SL - 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 | 1.86 km | |
| Sunset Bar & Grill at Lagoona Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 14, 2019 | 1.86 km | |
| Farnham Flint Match Hut | Awaiting Inspection | 2.53 km | |
| H20 Watersports Hi5 Ski Lake | Awaiting Inspection | 2.56 km | |
| Southcote Newsagency | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 21, 2019 | 3.15 km | |
| Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2018 | 3.31 km | |
| Grange Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2017 | 3.31 km | |
| The Southcote Beefeater | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 3.31 km | |
| Caterlink at Southcote Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2021 | 3.33 km | |
| Caterlink at The Wren School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 3.43 km | |
| Little Dragons Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 3.45 km | |
| Hugh Faringdon School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 3.51 km | |
| Beech House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 3.51 km | |
| Berkslocal | Awaiting Inspection | 3.52 km | |
| Parkside International Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2019 | 3.56 km | |
| Sue Ryder Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2019 | 3.64 km | |
| Coronation Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2017 | 3.65 km | |
| Eastern Choice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 22, 2019 | 3.65 km | |
| Jas Express & Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 15, 2022 | 3.65 km | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2019 | 3.65 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG2 0SL - Data from Apr 2022
| Holiday Inn | 96 m | |
| Holiday Inn | 101 m | |
| Worton Grange | 168 m | |
| Worton Grange | 175 m | |
| Imperial Way | 311 m | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 3.48 km | |
| Cheapside | 3.81 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 3.73 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 4.06 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 4.09 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 51.36 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG2 0SL - Data from Dec 2021
| Nores Hill | 1.3 km | |
| Pearman's Copse | 1.93 km | |
| Redhatch Copse | 2.71 km | |
| St John's Copse | 2.94 km | |
| High Copse | 2.96 km | |
| Tanner's Copse | 2.97 km | |
| Pinge Wood | 3.08 km | |
| New Covert | 3.11 km | |
| Rounds Islands | 3.18 km | |
| Whiteknights Lake | 3.19 km | |
| The Wilderness | 3.21 km | |
| Oak Wood | 3.39 km | |
| Amner's Wood | 3.44 km | |
| Maiden Erlegh Lake | 3.48 km | |
| Walker's Shaw | 3.53 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.42133000 |
| Longitude | -0.97051800 |
| OS Easting | 471680 |
| OS Northing | 0169649 |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Social renting 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 | E33040197 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 018B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |