The postcode RG2 8DJ is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. RG2 8DJ is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
RG2 8DJ 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 8DJ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to RG2 8DJ is Hartland Road which is centered 64 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hartland Road and is 134 m away. The closest railway station is Earley Rail Station, 3.52 km away.
The closest primary school to RG2 8DJ (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 8DJ is The Southcote Beefeater and is 3.36 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 1, 2019.
Policing for RG2 8DJ 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 8DJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG2 8DJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG2 8DJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 8DJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Madejski Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (January 8, 2020) | 61 m |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 3, 2018) | 250 m |
| Geoffrey Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 386 m |
| Geoffrey Field Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 19, 2013) | 386 m |
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 613 m |
| The Ridgeway Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 803 m |
| Crosfields School | Independent school | 3-16 | 1.02 km | |
| Reading Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 1.22 km |
| Whiteknights Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.43 km | |
| OneSchool Global UK Reading Primary Campus | Independent school | 7-11 | 1.43 km | |
| The Palmer Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 1.47 km |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.47 km | |
| Hillside Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 1.54 km |
| Leighton Park School | Independent school | 11-18 | 1.66 km | |
| Trinity Christian School | Independent school | 4-11 | 2.07 km | |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.07 km | |
| Alder Grove Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.31 km | |
| The Vine Christian School | Independent school | 3-18 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 2.32 km |
| Radstock Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 13, 2022) | 2.33 km |
| Green Park Village Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 2.42 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG2 8DJ - 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 | 2.56 km | |
| Sunset Bar & Grill at Lagoona Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 14, 2019 | 2.56 km | |
| Farnham Flint Match Hut | Awaiting Inspection | 3.07 km | |
| H20 Watersports Hi5 Ski Lake | Awaiting Inspection | 3.17 km | |
| Southcote Newsagency | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 21, 2019 | 3.29 km | |
| The Southcote Beefeater | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 3.36 km | |
| Berkslocal | Awaiting Inspection | 3.47 km | |
| Little Dragons Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 3.49 km | |
| Caterlink at The Wren School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 3.49 km | |
| Caterlink at Southcote Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2021 | 3.5 km | |
| Beech House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 3.51 km | |
| Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2018 | 3.52 km | |
| Grange Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2017 | 3.52 km | |
| Parkside International Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2019 | 3.63 km | |
| Hugh Faringdon School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 3.65 km | |
| Chilmington House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2019 | 3.7 km | |
| Holroyd Howe at St Edwards School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 3.7 km | |
| Sue Ryder Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2019 | 3.71 km | |
| Jasmine House Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2020 | 3.75 km | |
| Pine Rivers Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 3.79 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG2 8DJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Hartland Road | 134 m | |
| Hartland Road | 146 m | |
| Ambrook Road | 198 m | |
| Brayford Road | 219 m | |
| Ambrook Road | 223 m | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 3.1 km | |
| Cheapside | 3.49 km | |
| Earley Rail Station | 3.52 km | |
| Earley Rail Station | 3.52 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 3.62 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 51.24 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG2 8DJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Nores Hill | 1.03 km | |
| Pearman's Copse | 1.51 km | |
| Redhatch Copse | 1.99 km | |
| The Wilderness | 2.46 km | |
| Whiteknights Lake | 2.46 km | |
| St John's Copse | 2.51 km | |
| New Covert | 2.62 km | |
| Oak Wood | 2.67 km | |
| Maiden Erlegh Lake | 2.76 km | |
| Oldpond Copse | 3.02 km | |
| Tanner's Copse | 3.09 km | |
| High Copse | 3.18 km | |
| Rounds Islands | 3.23 km | |
| Moor Copse | 3.25 km | |
| Old Lane Copse | 3.27 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.42542700 |
| Longitude | -0.96188200 |
| OS Easting | 472274 |
| OS Northing | 0170113 |
| 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 |