The postcode RG2 7AR is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. RG2 7AR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG2 7AR is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.3 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 7AR as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Students and professionals.
The closest road name to RG2 7AR is Vicarage Road which is centered 40 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Vicarage Road and is 34 m away. The closest railway station is Reading Rail Station, 1.75 km away.
The closest primary school to RG2 7AR (for ages 11 and under) is Trinity Christian School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Reading School.
The local pub for residents of RG2 7AR is The Southcote Beefeater and is 2.52 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 2.53 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 5, 2018.
50% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Policing for RG2 7AR 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 7AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG2 7AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG2 7AR
| 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 7AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian School | Independent school | 4-11 | 184 m | |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 408 m | |
| The Abbey School Reading | Independent school | 3-18 | 552 m | |
| The Palmer Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 581 m |
| Reading School | Academy | 11-18 | 700 m | |
| Reading Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 816 m |
| Kendrick School | Academy | 11-18 | 862 m | |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus | Independent school | 11-18 | 898 m | |
| St Joseph's College | Independent school | 3-18 | 918 m | |
| Redlands Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 938 m |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 981 m |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading | Independent school | 11-17 | 1.13 km | |
| The Deenway Montessori School | Independent school | 3-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 1.16 km |
| Leighton Park School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.21 km | |
| Coley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.31 km |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2018) | 1.33 km |
| Maiden Erlegh School in Reading | Academy | 11-16 | Good (June 6, 2018) | 1.42 km |
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.5 km |
| Hamilton School | Special school | 11-18 | 1.52 km | |
| UTC Reading | Academy | 14-19 | Outstanding (May 20, 2015) | 1.56 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG2 7AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkslocal | Awaiting Inspection | 2.35 km | |
| Holroyd Howe at St Edwards School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 2.44 km | |
| Pine Rivers Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 2.44 km | |
| Western Elms Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 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 Southcote Beefeater | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 2.52 km | |
| Beech House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 2.53 km | |
| Elles Baguettes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2018 | 2.53 km | |
| Reading West Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 28, 2018 | 2.53 km | |
| Beesknees Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 2.57 km | |
| Tipple Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2019 | 2.57 km | |
| Little Tots Montessori Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 2.58 km | |
| The Abbey House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 2.59 km | |
| Little Dragons Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 2.6 km | |
| K B Superstores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 15, 2020 | 2.66 km | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt December 30, 2017 | 2.66 km | |
| Teng Hui | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 15, 2020 | 2.66 km | |
| Willis & Short Newsagent | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 28, 2020 | 2.66 km | |
| Work House Coffee Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 12, 2019 | 2.66 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG2 7AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Vicarage Road | 34 m | |
| Vicarage Road | 69 m | |
| Christchurch Court | 133 m | |
| Glebe Road | 180 m | |
| Christchurch Court | 198 m | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 1.26 km | |
| Cheapside | 1.69 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.75 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.75 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.81 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 49.47 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 63.19 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG2 7AR - Data from Dec 2021
| Holy Brook | 1.35 km | |
| Whiteknights Lake | 1.4 km | |
| The Wilderness | 1.99 km | |
| View Island | 2.01 km | |
| Fry's Island | 2.31 km | |
| Redhatch Copse | 2.32 km | |
| Piper's Island | 2.66 km | |
| High Wood | 2.72 km | |
| Oak Wood | 2.75 km | |
| Maiden Erlegh Lake | 2.8 km | |
| Nores Hill | 2.89 km | |
| Southland Wood | 2.94 km | |
| Oldpond Copse | 3.02 km | |
| Pearman's Copse | 3.07 km | |
| Moor Copse | 3.2 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for RG2 7AR - 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 | 50% | 50% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 50% | 50% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.44370000 |
| Longitude | -0.96113700 |
| OS Easting | 472297 |
| OS Northing | 0172146 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Reading East |
| Electoral Ward | Redlands |
| 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: Cosmopolitans Group: Students around campus Subgroup: Students and professionals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Reading BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Reading BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040178 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 014E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A3 |