The postcode RG2 8AF is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. RG2 8AF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG2 8AF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 8AF as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to RG2 8AF is Hartland Road which is centered 42 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Ambrook Road and is 138 m away. The closest railway station is Earley Rail Station, 3.57 km away.
The closest primary school to RG2 8AF (for ages 11 and under) is Christ The King Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on October 3, 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 8AF is The Southcote Beefeater and is 3.36 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 1, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for RG2 8AF 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 8AF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG2 8AF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG2 8AF
| 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 8AF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Madejski Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (January 8, 2020) | 0 m |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 3, 2018) | 209 m |
| Geoffrey Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 342 m |
| Geoffrey Field Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 19, 2013) | 342 m |
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 637 m |
| The Ridgeway Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 854 m |
| Crosfields School | Independent school | 3-16 | 1.05 km | |
| Reading Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 1.26 km |
| OneSchool Global UK Reading Primary Campus | Independent school | 7-11 | 1.4 km | |
| Whiteknights Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.48 km | |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.49 km | |
| The Palmer Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.51 km |
| Hillside Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 1.58 km |
| Leighton Park School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.72 km | |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.1 km | |
| Trinity Christian School | Independent school | 4-11 | 2.11 km | |
| The Vine Christian School | Independent school | 3-18 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 2.26 km |
| Alder Grove Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.28 km | |
| Green Park Village Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 2.37 km | |
| Radstock Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 2.38 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG2 8AF - 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 | 2.51 km | |
| Sunset Bar & Grill at Lagoona Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 14, 2019 | 2.51 km | |
| Farnham Flint Match Hut | Awaiting Inspection | 3.03 km | |
| H20 Watersports Hi5 Ski Lake | Awaiting Inspection | 3.12 km | |
| Southcote Newsagency | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 21, 2019 | 3.28 km | |
| The Southcote Beefeater | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 3.36 km | |
| Berkslocal | Awaiting Inspection | 3.48 km | |
| Little Dragons Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 3.48 km | |
| Caterlink at Southcote Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2021 | 3.48 km | |
| Caterlink at The Wren School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 3.49 km | |
| Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2018 | 3.51 km | |
| Grange Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2017 | 3.51 km | |
| Beech House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 3.51 km | |
| Parkside International Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2019 | 3.62 km | |
| Hugh Faringdon School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 3.64 km | |
| Chilmington House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2019 | 3.7 km | |
| Sue Ryder Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2019 | 3.7 km | |
| Holroyd Howe at St Edwards School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 3.71 km | |
| Jasmine House Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2020 | 3.76 km | |
| Parkside House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2019 | 3.8 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG2 8AF - Data from Apr 2022
| Ambrook Road | 138 m | |
| Ambrook Road | 163 m | |
| Hartland Road | 187 m | |
| Hartland Road | 199 m | |
| Brayford Road | 225 m | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 3.14 km | |
| Cheapside | 3.52 km | |
| Earley Rail Station | 3.57 km | |
| Earley Rail Station | 3.58 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 3.63 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 51.25 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG2 8AF - Data from Dec 2021
| Nores Hill | 1.02 km | |
| Pearman's Copse | 1.53 km | |
| Redhatch Copse | 2.05 km | |
| The Wilderness | 2.52 km | |
| Whiteknights Lake | 2.52 km | |
| St John's Copse | 2.53 km | |
| New Covert | 2.65 km | |
| Oak Wood | 2.73 km | |
| Maiden Erlegh Lake | 2.81 km | |
| Tanner's Copse | 3.07 km | |
| Oldpond Copse | 3.08 km | |
| High Copse | 3.15 km | |
| Rounds Islands | 3.21 km | |
| Moor Copse | 3.3 km | |
| Old Lane Copse | 3.33 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for RG2 8AF - 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 | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.42504500 |
| Longitude | -0.96250900 |
| OS Easting | 472231 |
| OS Northing | 0170070 |
| 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 | E33040187 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 017D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |