The postcode RG3 2BQ is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.RG3 2BQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG3 2BQ 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 2BQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to RG3 2BQ is Inglewood Court which is centered 196 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Circuit Lane and is 130 m away. The closest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, 1.17 km away.
The closest primary school to RG3 2BQ (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 2BQ is The Mansion House and is 425 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on June 17, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Eastern Choice and is 536 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on June 22, 2019.
Policing for RG3 2BQ 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 2BQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG3 2BQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG3 2BQ
| 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 2BQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 204 m |
| Southcote Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 410 m |
| The WREN School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 442 m |
| King's Academy Prospect | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 885 m |
| Manor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 928 m |
| The Holy Brook School | Special school | 5-11 | Good (March 8, 2019) | 928 m |
| Wilson Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 950 m |
| Battle Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 983 m |
| St Edward's Prep | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.06 km | |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.13 km | |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.28 km |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 1.29 km |
| All Saints Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2013) | 1.29 km |
| St Michael's Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.35 km |
| Ranikhet Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 13, 2021) | 1.46 km |
| Oxford Road Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 1.61 km |
| Churchend Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.64 km | |
| The Avenue Special School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (September 25, 2019) | 1.68 km |
| Thames Valley School | Special school | 4-16 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 1.68 km |
| Kennet Valley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 21, 2019) | 1.73 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG3 2BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Faringdon School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 204 m | |
| Sue Ryder Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2019 | 301 m | |
| Parkside International Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2019 | 352 m | |
| Caterlink at Southcote Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2021 | 410 m | |
| The Mansion House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2019 | 425 m | |
| Caterlink at The Wren School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 442 m | |
| Little Dragons Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 524 m | |
| Coronation Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2017 | 536 m | |
| Eastern Choice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 22, 2019 | 536 m | |
| Jas Express & Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 15, 2022 | 536 m | |
| McColls | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 26, 2019 | 536 m | |
| Southcote Pharmacy | Exempt July 11, 2019 | 536 m | |
| Tennesse 6 Express | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2021 | 536 m | |
| Southcote Newsagency | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 21, 2019 | 555 m | |
| Cafe Alive at Grange United Reform Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2018 | 564 m | |
| Grange Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 27, 2017 | 564 m | |
| The Southcote Beefeater | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 592 m | |
| Chilmington House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2019 | 593 m | |
| Parkside House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2019 | 606 m | |
| Jasmine House Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2020 | 638 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG3 2BQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Circuit Lane | 130 m | |
| Circuit Lane | 195 m | |
| Liebenrood Road | 294 m | |
| Liebenrood Road | 328 m | |
| Fawley Road | 341 m | |
| Cheapside | 2.25 km | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 2.42 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 1.17 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 1.49 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 2.67 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 47.78 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 64.98 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG3 2BQ - Data from Dec 2021
| The Rookery | 588 m | |
| Lousehill Copse | 1.37 km | |
| Comparts Plantation | 1.72 km | |
| The Moor | 2.08 km | |
| Round Copse | 2.08 km | |
| Churchend Copse | 2.19 km | |
| Blundell's Copse | 2.19 km | |
| Norcot Scours | 2.34 km | |
| Buck's Stream | 2.49 km | |
| Appletree Eyot | 2.57 km | |
| St Mary's Island | 2.58 km | |
| Buck's Eyot | 2.59 km | |
| Holy Brook | 2.67 km | |
| Curtis's Wood | 2.74 km | |
| Poplar Island | 2.75 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.44637000 |
| Longitude | -1.00564100 |
| OS Easting | 469200 |
| OS Northing | 0172400 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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: Private renting new arrivals |
| 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 | 4A2 |