The postcode RG3 1JA is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.RG3 1JA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG3 1JA is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.1 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 RG3 1JA as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to RG3 1JA is Sterling Way which is centered 107 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Norcot Junction and is 97 m away. The closest railway station is Tilehurst Rail Station, 1.49 km away.
The closest primary school to RG3 1JA (for ages 11 and under) is Ranikhet Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 13, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is King's Academy Prospect. The last OFSTED inspection on May 1, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement
The nearest takeaway food is available from Cod and Chips and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 25, 2019.
Policing for RG3 1JA 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 1JA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG3 1JA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG3 1JA
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | July 1995 |
| 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 RG3 1JA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranikhet Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 13, 2021) | 602 m |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.04 km |
| Wilson Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 1.06 km |
| Meadow Park Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.18 km |
| Moorlands Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 1.27 km |
| St Michael's Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.32 km |
| Battle Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| The Avenue Special School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (September 25, 2019) | 1.49 km |
| Thames Valley School | Special school | 4-16 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 1.49 km |
| King's Academy Prospect | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 1.64 km |
| Churchend Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.67 km | |
| St Edward's Prep | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.82 km | |
| Oxford Road Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 1.94 km |
| The WREN School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 2.05 km |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 2.06 km |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 2.11 km |
| All Saints Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2013) | 2.11 km |
| Park Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 2.13 km |
| The Heights Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 24, 2017) | 2.16 km |
| Civitas Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 2.19 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG3 1JA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cod and Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Hevs Best Deals | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 11, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Kebab Corner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Val's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Krazy Play Days | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2019 | 95 m | |
| B & M Home Store with Garden Centre | Exempt July 22, 2019 | 109 m | |
| KFC at Reading Retail Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2018 | 109 m | |
| Wickes Building Supplies | Exempt September 3, 2021 | 109 m | |
| Double Barrelled Brewery Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2019 | 194 m | |
| Hewad Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 11, 2021 | 291 m | |
| Shell Norcot Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2017 | 291 m | |
| Righteous Roti | Awaiting Inspection | 390 m | |
| Dolphin's Caribbean Catering at Prudential Ibis Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 8, 2020 | 434 m | |
| Thai Now | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2019 | 443 m | |
| Grovelands Pharmacy | Exempt December 29, 2017 | 482 m | |
| Sushi Daily at Waitrose Reading | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2019 | 525 m | |
| Waitrose | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2020 | 525 m | |
| Amee's Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection | 561 m | |
| Exotic Superstores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 20, 2018 | 561 m | |
| Hotel Ibis Styles Reading | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 561 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG3 1JA - Data from Apr 2022
| Norcot Junction | 97 m | |
| Norcot Junction | 114 m | |
| Cold Store | 199 m | |
| Cold Store | 234 m | |
| Romany Lane | 272 m | |
| Cheapside | 2.7 km | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 3.09 km | |
| Tilehurst Rail Station | 1.49 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 1.8 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 1.92 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 45.93 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 64.06 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG3 1JA - Data from Dec 2021
| Norcot Scours | 539 m | |
| Appletree Eyot | 738 m | |
| Round Copse | 760 m | |
| Buck's Stream | 909 m | |
| Lousehill Copse | 910 m | |
| Comparts Plantation | 920 m | |
| Poplar Island | 926 m | |
| St Mary's Island | 1.03 km | |
| Buck's Eyot | 1.07 km | |
| The Moor | 1.33 km | |
| The Rookery | 1.33 km | |
| Blundell's Copse | 1.48 km | |
| The Warren | 1.5 km | |
| Gravel Hill | 1.58 km | |
| Kentwood Deeps | 1.59 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.46229300 |
| Longitude | -1.01396100 |
| OS Easting | 468598 |
| OS Northing | 0174163 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Reading West |
| Electoral Ward | Norcot |
| 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 | E33040124 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 006E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |