The postcode RG3 1AR is located in Reading It was introduced in March 1988 and terminated in December 1990.RG3 1AR is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
RG3 1AR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.8 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 RG3 1AR as Ethnicity central > Ethnic family life > Young families and students.
The closest road name to RG3 1AR is Battle Place which is centered 60 m away.
The nearest bus stop is West Village - Tesco and is 101 m away. The closest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, 519 m away.
The closest primary school to RG3 1AR (for ages 11 and under) is Battle Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 1, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School. The last OFSTED inspection on September 26, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of RG3 1AR is The White Eagle and is 98 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 16, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Farmhouse Pizza and is 128 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on May 7, 2019.
Policing for RG3 1AR 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 RG3 1AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG3 1AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG3 1AR
| Introduction | March 1988 |
| Termination | December 1990 |
| 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 RG3 1AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 462 m |
| Wilson Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 630 m |
| Oxford Road Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 653 m |
| St Edward's Prep | Independent school | 3-11 | 687 m | |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 902 m |
| All Saints Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2013) | 902 m |
| Civitas Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 940 m |
| The WREN School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 1.31 km |
| Ranikhet Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 13, 2021) | 1.43 km |
| E P Collier Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.44 km |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 1.56 km |
| Coley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.63 km |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.68 km |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.7 km | |
| Southcote Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 1.75 km |
| King's Academy Prospect | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 1.87 km |
| St Michael's Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.95 km |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.97 km |
| Thameside Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.99 km |
| Hemdean House School | Independent school | 4-11 | 2.07 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG3 1AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Eagle | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 98 m | |
| 6Pack Supplements | Exempt November 25, 2017 | 128 m | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 7, 2019 | 128 m | |
| Jango's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 14, 2021 | 128 m | |
| Noon Sweet and Savouries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2020 | 128 m | |
| Paanwala | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 14, 2021 | 128 m | |
| Tani Sklep Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 8, 2019 | 128 m | |
| Honey Bee Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 19, 2019 | 135 m | |
| 805 Restaurant & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 7, 2020 | 137 m | |
| Chaaye Paani | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 26, 2021 | 137 m | |
| Papa Johns | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 7, 2020 | 137 m | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 21, 2019 | 137 m | |
| Ajv Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2020 | 171 m | |
| Amazing Grace Afro Caribbean Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 12, 2021 | 171 m | |
| Best Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 11, 2021 | 171 m | |
| Burgers and Co | Awaiting Inspection | 171 m | |
| Da Village | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 7, 2019 | 171 m | |
| Domino's Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2021 | 171 m | |
| Hot Stuff | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 14, 2020 | 171 m | |
| Kobeda Palace | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2019 | 171 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG3 1AR - Data from Apr 2022
| West Village - Tesco | 101 m | |
| West Village - Tesco | 139 m | |
| Beresford Road | 217 m | |
| Wantage Road | 219 m | |
| Beresford Road | 292 m | |
| Cheapside | 1.43 km | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 1.8 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 519 m | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 739 m | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.67 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 46.9 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 63.61 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG3 1AR - Data from Dec 2021
| The Rookery | 1.29 km | |
| Buck's Stream | 1.36 km | |
| Buck's Eyot | 1.4 km | |
| St Mary's Island | 1.41 km | |
| Norcot Scours | 1.48 km | |
| The Warren | 1.49 km | |
| Lousehill Copse | 1.64 km | |
| Piper's Island | 1.65 km | |
| Fry's Island | 1.83 km | |
| Comparts Plantation | 1.89 km | |
| Holy Brook | 1.93 km | |
| Appletree Eyot | 1.96 km | |
| Round Copse | 1.96 km | |
| Poplar Island | 2.14 km | |
| Gravel Hill | 2.18 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.45798400 |
| Longitude | -0.99675300 |
| OS Easting | 469800 |
| OS Northing | 0173700 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Reading West |
| Electoral Ward | Battle |
| 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: Ethnicity central Group: Ethnic family life Subgroup: Young families and students |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Reading BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Reading BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33039766 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 007D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 3A2 |