The postcode RG2 8AZ is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. RG2 8AZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG2 8AZ 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 8AZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to RG2 8AZ is Chagford Road which is centered 37 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bennet Road and is 126 m away. The closest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, 3.23 km away.
The closest primary school to RG2 8AZ (for ages 11 and under) is Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 8, 2021. 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 8AZ is The Southcote Beefeater and is 2.91 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 1, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 94.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 13.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for RG2 8AZ 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 8AZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG2 8AZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG2 8AZ
| 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 8AZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 455 m |
| John Madejski Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (January 8, 2020) | 469 m |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 3, 2018) | 612 m |
| Geoffrey Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 701 m |
| Geoffrey Field Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 19, 2013) | 701 m |
| Reading Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 1.15 km |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.2 km | |
| The Ridgeway Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.26 km |
| The Palmer Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.36 km |
| Crosfields School | Independent school | 3-16 | 1.51 km | |
| OneSchool Global UK Reading Primary Campus | Independent school | 7-11 | 1.74 km | |
| Whiteknights Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.84 km | |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.87 km | |
| Leighton Park School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.87 km | |
| Trinity Christian School | Independent school | 4-11 | 1.92 km | |
| Green Park Village Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 1.96 km | |
| Hillside Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 2.02 km |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.36 km | |
| The Vine Christian School | Independent school | 3-18 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 2.38 km |
| The Abbey School Reading | Independent school | 3-18 | 2.44 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG2 8AZ - 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 | 2.2 km | |
| Sunset Bar & Grill at Lagoona Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 14, 2019 | 2.2 km | |
| Farnham Flint Match Hut | Awaiting Inspection | 2.61 km | |
| H20 Watersports Hi5 Ski Lake | Awaiting Inspection | 2.73 km | |
| Southcote Newsagency | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 21, 2019 | 2.82 km | |
| The Southcote Beefeater | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 2.91 km | |
| Caterlink at Southcote Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2021 | 3.02 km | |
| Caterlink at The Wren School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 3.04 km | |
| Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2018 | 3.04 km | |
| Grange Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2017 | 3.04 km | |
| Little Dragons Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 3.04 km | |
| Berkslocal | Awaiting Inspection | 3.06 km | |
| Beech House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 3.08 km | |
| Parkside International Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2019 | 3.18 km | |
| Hugh Faringdon School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 3.18 km | |
| Sue Ryder Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2019 | 3.25 km | |
| Chilmington House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2019 | 3.26 km | |
| Holroyd Howe at St Edwards School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 3.3 km | |
| Jasmine House Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2020 | 3.32 km | |
| Parkside House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2019 | 3.37 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG2 8AZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Bennet Road | 126 m | |
| Bennet Road | 135 m | |
| Callington Road | 198 m | |
| Hartland Road | 214 m | |
| Hartland Road | 254 m | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 2.86 km | |
| Cheapside | 3.22 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 3.23 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 3.47 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 3.48 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 50.87 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG2 8AZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Nores Hill | 1.47 km | |
| Pearman's Copse | 2 km | |
| Redhatch Copse | 2.4 km | |
| Whiteknights Lake | 2.65 km | |
| The Wilderness | 2.76 km | |
| St John's Copse | 3 km | |
| Oak Wood | 3.07 km | |
| Holy Brook | 3.08 km | |
| New Covert | 3.11 km | |
| Maiden Erlegh Lake | 3.16 km | |
| Pinge Wood | 3.39 km | |
| Oldpond Copse | 3.42 km | |
| Tanner's Copse | 3.43 km | |
| High Copse | 3.48 km | |
| Rounds Islands | 3.6 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for RG2 8AZ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 63.7 Mbps | 94.5 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 12 Mbps | 13.8 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 8.5 | 3.5 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 15.8 | 2.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 87.4 | 14.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 462 | 37.5 |
Energy usage data for RG2 8AZ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.42692400 |
| Longitude | -0.96855100 |
| OS Easting | 471808 |
| OS Northing | 0170273 |
| 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 | E33040195 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 018B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |