The postcode RG3 2DQ is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.RG3 2DQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG3 2DQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4 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 2DQ as Cosmopolitans > Comfortable cosmopolitan > Migrant families.
The closest road name to RG3 2DQ is Josephine Court which is centered 50 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Southcote Road and is 88 m away. The closest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, 160 m away.
The closest primary school to RG3 2DQ (for ages 11 and under) is St Edward's Prep. 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
Policing for RG3 2DQ 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 2DQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG3 2DQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG3 2DQ
| 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 2DQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Prep | Independent school | 3-11 | 105 m | |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 305 m |
| All Saints Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2013) | 305 m |
| Battle Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 465 m |
| Oxford Road Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 623 m |
| The WREN School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 680 m |
| Wilson Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 865 m |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 911 m | |
| Civitas Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 1.04 km |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 1.04 km |
| Coley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.13 km |
| Southcote Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 1.17 km |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.51 km |
| E P Collier Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.66 km |
| King's Academy Prospect | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 1.77 km |
| Ranikhet Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 13, 2021) | 1.79 km |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.87 km |
| Manor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.94 km |
| The Holy Brook School | Special school | 5-11 | Good (March 8, 2019) | 1.94 km |
| New Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.01 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG3 2DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holroyd Howe at St Edwards School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 105 m | |
| Berkslocal | Awaiting Inspection | 192 m | |
| The Abbey House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 255 m | |
| Beesknees Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 283 m | |
| Tipple Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2019 | 283 m | |
| Pine Rivers Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 288 m | |
| Western Elms Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 288 m | |
| Little Tots Montessori Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 357 m | |
| Jasmine House Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2020 | 391 m | |
| Beech House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 403 m | |
| Cranbury College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 404 m | |
| Chilmington House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2019 | 418 m | |
| Parkside House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2019 | 441 m | |
| Chartwells at Battle Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 465 m | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 466 m | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2018 | 466 m | |
| Y M C A | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 20, 2020 | 473 m | |
| Smoky Board | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2018 | 490 m | |
| Today's Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2018 | 499 m | |
| K B Superstores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 15, 2020 | 549 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG3 2DQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Southcote Road | 88 m | |
| Southcote Road | 129 m | |
| Reading West Station - Tilehurst Road | 148 m | |
| Reading West Station - Tilehurst Road | 209 m | |
| Berkeley Avenue | 264 m | |
| Cheapside | 1.25 km | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 1.47 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 160 m | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 544 m | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.66 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 47.68 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 64.01 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG3 2DQ - Data from Dec 2021
| The Rookery | 1.23 km | |
| Holy Brook | 1.7 km | |
| Lousehill Copse | 1.88 km | |
| Piper's Island | 1.99 km | |
| Fry's Island | 2.02 km | |
| Buck's Stream | 2.14 km | |
| Buck's Eyot | 2.18 km | |
| St Mary's Island | 2.2 km | |
| Norcot Scours | 2.2 km | |
| Comparts Plantation | 2.22 km | |
| The Warren | 2.26 km | |
| View Island | 2.41 km | |
| Round Copse | 2.42 km | |
| Appletree Eyot | 2.62 km | |
| The Moor | 2.66 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.45121100 |
| Longitude | -0.99334700 |
| OS Easting | 470047 |
| OS Northing | 0172950 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Reading West |
| Electoral Ward | Minster |
| 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: Cosmopolitans Group: Comfortable cosmopolitan Subgroup: Migrant families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Reading BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Reading BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040171 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 013D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2C1 |