The postcode RG3 2BJ is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.RG3 2BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG3 2BJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.6 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 2BJ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to RG3 2BJ is Elvian Close which is centered 214 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Parkside Road and is 89 m away. The closest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, 700 m away.
The closest primary school to RG3 2BJ (for ages 11 and under) is Southcote Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 9, 2017. 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 2BJ is The Southcote Beefeater and is 104 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 1, 2019.
Policing for RG3 2BJ 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 2BJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG3 2BJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG3 2BJ
| 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 2BJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The WREN School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 153 m |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 542 m |
| Southcote Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 634 m |
| St Edward's Prep | Independent school | 3-11 | 635 m | |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 644 m | |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 766 m |
| All Saints Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2013) | 766 m |
| Battle Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 781 m |
| Wilson Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 1.01 km |
| Oxford Road Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 1.17 km |
| Coley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.43 km |
| King's Academy Prospect | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 1.45 km |
| Manor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.47 km |
| The Holy Brook School | Special school | 5-11 | Good (March 8, 2019) | 1.47 km |
| Civitas Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 1.58 km |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.74 km |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.79 km |
| Ranikhet Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 13, 2021) | 1.8 km |
| St Michael's Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.87 km |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.14 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG3 2BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Dragons Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 60 m | |
| The Southcote Beefeater | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 104 m | |
| Beech House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 150 m | |
| Caterlink at The Wren School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 153 m | |
| Parkside International Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2019 | 240 m | |
| Chilmington House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2019 | 288 m | |
| Sue Ryder Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2019 | 315 m | |
| Jasmine House Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2020 | 363 m | |
| Berkslocal | Awaiting Inspection | 377 m | |
| Parkside House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2019 | 394 m | |
| Y M C A | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 20, 2020 | 496 m | |
| Southcote Newsagency | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 21, 2019 | 521 m | |
| Hugh Faringdon School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 542 m | |
| Caterlink at Southcote Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2021 | 634 m | |
| Holroyd Howe at St Edwards School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 635 m | |
| Cranbury College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 663 m | |
| The Abbey House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 708 m | |
| The Mansion House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2019 | 746 m | |
| Beesknees Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 766 m | |
| Tipple Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2019 | 766 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG3 2BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Parkside Road | 89 m | |
| Monks Way | 92 m | |
| Parkside Road | 92 m | |
| Southcote Road | 134 m | |
| Southcote Road | 153 m | |
| Cheapside | 1.71 km | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 1.84 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 700 m | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 1.09 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 2.15 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 47.98 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 64.54 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG3 2BJ - Data from Dec 2021
| The Rookery | 1.03 km | |
| Lousehill Copse | 1.8 km | |
| Holy Brook | 2.11 km | |
| Comparts Plantation | 2.15 km | |
| Round Copse | 2.44 km | |
| Norcot Scours | 2.46 km | |
| Buck's Stream | 2.5 km | |
| Piper's Island | 2.54 km | |
| Fry's Island | 2.54 km | |
| The Moor | 2.55 km | |
| Buck's Eyot | 2.57 km | |
| St Mary's Island | 2.57 km | |
| Blundell's Copse | 2.68 km | |
| The Warren | 2.71 km | |
| Churchend Copse | 2.75 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.44697400 |
| Longitude | -0.99731100 |
| OS Easting | 469778 |
| OS Northing | 0172475 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Reading West |
| Electoral Ward | Southcote |
| 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: Commuters with 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 | E33040181 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 015 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 015A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |