The postcode RG2 7WB is located in Reading It was introduced in June 2002 and terminated in February 2003.RG2 7WB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
RG2 7WB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.2 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 7WB as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to RG2 7WB is Morpeth Close which is centered 21 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Canterbury Road and is 122 m away. The closest railway station is Reading Rail Station, 2.36 km away.
The closest primary school to RG2 7WB (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 Reading Girls' School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 25, 2021 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of RG2 7WB is The Southcote Beefeater and is 2.64 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 2.92 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 5, 2018.
Policing for RG2 7WB 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 7WB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG2 7WB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG2 7WB
| Introduction | June 2002 |
| Termination | February 2003 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from RG2 7WB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Palmer Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 123 m |
| Reading Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 162 m |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus | Independent school | 11-18 | 570 m | |
| Trinity Christian School | Independent school | 4-11 | 699 m | |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 758 m | |
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 857 m |
| Leighton Park School | Independent school | 11-18 | 997 m | |
| The Abbey School Reading | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.2 km | |
| Reading School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.28 km | |
| St Joseph's College | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.29 km | |
| Redlands Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.35 km |
| John Madejski Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (January 8, 2020) | 1.42 km |
| The Ridgeway Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.48 km |
| Kendrick School | Academy | 11-18 | 1.5 km | |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 3, 2018) | 1.63 km |
| Whiteknights Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.65 km | |
| Coley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.72 km |
| Geoffrey Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 1.76 km |
| Geoffrey Field Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 19, 2013) | 1.76 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG2 7WB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkslocal | Awaiting Inspection | 2.58 km | |
| The Southcote Beefeater | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 2.64 km | |
| Beech House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 2.71 km | |
| Holroyd Howe at St Edwards School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 2.73 km | |
| Little Dragons Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 2.74 km | |
| Southcote Newsagency | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 21, 2019 | 2.74 km | |
| Pine Rivers Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 2.78 km | |
| Western Elms Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 2.78 km | |
| Caterlink at The Wren School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 2.79 km | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 2.82 km | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2018 | 2.82 km | |
| Chilmington House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2019 | 2.88 km | |
| Beesknees Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 2.89 km | |
| Tipple Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2019 | 2.89 km | |
| The Abbey House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 2.9 km | |
| Parkside International Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2019 | 2.92 km | |
| Little Tots Montessori Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 2.92 km | |
| Elles Baguettes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2018 | 2.92 km | |
| Reading West Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 28, 2018 | 2.92 km | |
| Jasmine House Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2020 | 2.92 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG2 7WB - Data from Apr 2022
| Canterbury Road | 122 m | |
| Corbridge Road | 137 m | |
| Canterbury Road | 139 m | |
| Corbridge Road | 147 m | |
| Newcastle Road | 173 m | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 1.8 km | |
| Cheapside | 2.22 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 2.36 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 2.36 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 2.41 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 50.03 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 63.71 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG2 7WB - Data from Dec 2021
| Whiteknights Lake | 1.56 km | |
| The Wilderness | 1.95 km | |
| Holy Brook | 1.95 km | |
| Redhatch Copse | 2.02 km | |
| Nores Hill | 2.26 km | |
| Pearman's Copse | 2.51 km | |
| Oak Wood | 2.56 km | |
| Maiden Erlegh Lake | 2.63 km | |
| View Island | 2.66 km | |
| Oldpond Copse | 2.88 km | |
| High Wood | 2.92 km | |
| Fry's Island | 2.93 km | |
| Moor Copse | 3.08 km | |
| Southland Wood | 3.1 km | |
| Old Lane Copse | 3.14 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.43782400 |
| Longitude | -0.96155800 |
| OS Easting | 472277 |
| OS Northing | 0171492 |
| OS Positional Quality | Imputed by ONS, by reference to surrounding postcode grid references |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Reading BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Reading BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040183 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 016 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 016D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |