The postcode RG2 6DN is located in Reading It was introduced in February 2022 and is an active postcode. RG2 6DN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG2 6DN 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 6DN as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Established renting families.
The closest road name to RG2 6DN is Kirtons Farm Road which is centered 117 m away.
The nearest bus stop is 400 Longwater Avenue and is 401 m away. The closest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, 3.01 km away.
The closest primary school to RG2 6DN (for ages 11 and under) is Green Park Village Primary Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School. The last OFSTED inspection on September 26, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of RG2 6DN is Cunning Man, The and is 1.65 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 20, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Eastern Choice and is 2.01 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 22, 2019.
Policing for RG2 6DN 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 6DN and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG2 6DN, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG2 6DN
| Introduction | February 2022 |
| 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 6DN - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Park Village Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 261 m | |
| Southcote Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 1.93 km |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.08 km | |
| Manor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 2.12 km |
| The Holy Brook School | Special school | 5-11 | Good (March 8, 2019) | 2.12 km |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 2.14 km |
| The WREN School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 2.3 km |
| Kennet Valley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 21, 2019) | 2.3 km |
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 2.5 km |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus | Independent school | 11-18 | 2.51 km | |
| John Madejski Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (January 8, 2020) | 2.64 km |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 3, 2018) | 2.68 km |
| Geoffrey Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 2.68 km |
| Geoffrey Field Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 19, 2013) | 2.68 km |
| King's Academy Prospect | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 2.75 km |
| The Vine Christian School | Independent school | 3-18 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 2.94 km |
| Reading Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 2.94 km |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 2.98 km |
| All Saints Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2013) | 2.98 km |
| The Palmer Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 2.98 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG2 6DN - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Flint Match Hut | Awaiting Inspection | 402 m | |
| H20 Watersports Hi5 Ski Lake | Awaiting Inspection | 569 m | |
| Snack Shack at Lagoona Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2019 | 887 m | |
| Sunset Bar & Grill at Lagoona Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 14, 2019 | 887 m | |
| Cunning Man, The | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2021 | 1.65 km | |
| Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2018 | 1.78 km | |
| Grange Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2017 | 1.78 km | |
| Southcote Newsagency | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 21, 2019 | 1.89 km | |
| Caterlink at Southcote Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2021 | 1.93 km | |
| Coronation Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2017 | 2.01 km | |
| Eastern Choice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 22, 2019 | 2.01 km | |
| Jas Express & Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 15, 2022 | 2.01 km | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2019 | 2.01 km | |
| Southcote Pharmacy | Exempt July 11, 2019 | 2.01 km | |
| Tennesse 6 Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2021 | 2.01 km | |
| Southcote Community Hub | Exempt September 2, 2019 | 2.01 km | |
| The Lodge Day Nursery at Southcote Children's Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 26, 2019 | 2.01 km | |
| Caterlink at Holybrook Special School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 4, 2019 | 2.12 km | |
| Caterlink at Manor Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 4, 2019 | 2.12 km | |
| Hugh Faringdon School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 2.14 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG2 6DN - Data from Apr 2022
| 400 Longwater Avenue | 401 m | |
| 300 Longwater Avenue | 423 m | |
| 400 Longwater Avenue | 433 m | |
| 300 Longwater Avenue | 440 m | |
| 500 Longwater Avenue | 652 m | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 3.57 km | |
| Cheapside | 3.69 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 3.01 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 3.41 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 4.14 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 50.01 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG2 6DN - Data from Dec 2021
| Pinge Wood | 1.44 km | |
| Walker's Shaw | 1.81 km | |
| Amner's Wood | 1.88 km | |
| Rowgarson Copse | 2.62 km | |
| Dean's Copse | 2.63 km | |
| Mill Dam | 2.81 km | |
| The Rookery | 2.86 km | |
| Bell Copse | 2.93 km | |
| Bennettshill Copse | 3.33 km | |
| Nores Hill | 3.43 km | |
| Lousehill Copse | 3.53 km | |
| Churchend Copse | 3.7 km | |
| Comparts Plantation | 3.83 km | |
| Holy Brook | 3.87 km | |
| Pitchkettle Wood | 3.89 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.42567300 |
| Longitude | -1.00037300 |
| OS Easting | 469596 |
| OS Northing | 0170103 |
| 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 | E33039776 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 017E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3A1 |