The postcode RG2 8FS is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1995 and is an active postcode. RG2 8FS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG2 8FS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.2 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 8FS as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to RG2 8FS is The Maying which is centered 119 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Maying and is 88 m away. The closest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, 4.4 km away.
The closest primary school to RG2 8FS (for ages 11 and under) is OneSchool Global UK Reading Primary Campus. 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 8FS is The Southcote Beefeater and is 3.94 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 1, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Eastern Choice and is 4.19 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 22, 2019.
Policing for RG2 8FS 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 8FS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG2 8FS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG2 8FS
| Introduction | January 1995 |
| 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 8FS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global UK Reading Primary Campus | Independent school | 7-11 | 847 m | |
| Geoffrey Field Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 885 m |
| Geoffrey Field Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 19, 2013) | 885 m |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 3, 2018) | 1.01 km |
| The Vine Christian School | Independent school | 3-18 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 1.09 km |
| John Madejski Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (January 8, 2020) | 1.18 km |
| Oakbank | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (January 29, 2020) | 1.4 km |
| Alder Grove Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.5 km | |
| Crosfields School | Independent school | 3-16 | 1.7 km | |
| Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 8, 2021) | 1.72 km |
| The Ridgeway Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 6, 2019) | 1.81 km |
| Shinfield Infant and Nursery School | Academy | 3-7 | 1.96 km | |
| Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (February 27, 2018) | 2.17 km |
| Green Park Village Primary Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 2.24 km | |
| Hillside Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 2, 2018) | 2.24 km |
| Reading Girls' School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 2.41 km |
| Whiteknights Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.42 km | |
| OneSchool Global Reading Senior Campus | Independent school | 11-18 | 2.5 km | |
| The Palmer Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 2.63 km |
| Grazeley Parochial Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 2.86 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG2 8FS - 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 | 1.95 km | |
| Sunset Bar & Grill at Lagoona Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 14, 2019 | 1.95 km | |
| H20 Watersports Hi5 Ski Lake | Awaiting Inspection | 2.79 km | |
| Farnham Flint Match Hut | Awaiting Inspection | 2.85 km | |
| Southcote Newsagency | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 21, 2019 | 3.74 km | |
| Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2018 | 3.86 km | |
| Grange Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2017 | 3.86 km | |
| Caterlink at Southcote Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2021 | 3.9 km | |
| The Southcote Beefeater | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 3.94 km | |
| Caterlink at The Wren School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 4.05 km | |
| Little Dragons Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 4.07 km | |
| Hugh Faringdon School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 4.09 km | |
| Cunning Man, The | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 20, 2021 | 4.11 km | |
| Beech House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 4.15 km | |
| Berkslocal | Awaiting Inspection | 4.18 km | |
| Parkside International Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2019 | 4.18 km | |
| Coronation Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2017 | 4.19 km | |
| Eastern Choice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 22, 2019 | 4.19 km | |
| Jas Express & Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 15, 2022 | 4.19 km | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2019 | 4.19 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG2 8FS - Data from Apr 2022
| The Maying | 88 m | |
| Whitley Wood Community Centre | 271 m | |
| Farmers Close | 309 m | |
| Engineers Court | 315 m | |
| Spencer Road | 385 m | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 4.4 km | |
| Earley Rail Station | 4.57 km | |
| Earley Rail Station | 4.58 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 52.01 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG2 8FS - Data from Dec 2021
| Nores Hill | 1.2 km | |
| Pearman's Copse | 1.84 km | |
| High Copse | 2.32 km | |
| Tanner's Copse | 2.37 km | |
| Rounds Islands | 2.62 km | |
| St John's Copse | 2.79 km | |
| Redhatch Copse | 2.97 km | |
| New Covert | 3 km | |
| Rounds Copse | 3.03 km | |
| Pinge Wood | 3.12 km | |
| Moor Copse | 3.28 km | |
| Amner's Wood | 3.42 km | |
| The Grove | 3.54 km | |
| Walker's Shaw | 3.56 km | |
| Bell Copse | 3.57 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.41523900 |
| Longitude | -0.96910100 |
| OS Easting | 471788 |
| OS Northing | 0168973 |
| 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 | E33040196 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 018C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |