The postcode RG3 2LS is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.RG3 2LS is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
RG3 2LS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.2 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 2LS as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to RG3 2LS is Lancing Close which is centered 49 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Southcote Road and is 45 m away. The closest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, 186 m away.
The closest primary school to RG3 2LS (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 2LS 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 2LS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG3 2LS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG3 2LS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | July 1995 |
| 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 2LS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Prep | Independent school | 3-11 | 58 m | |
| Battle Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 347 m |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 378 m |
| All Saints Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2013) | 378 m |
| Oxford Road Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 587 m |
| The WREN School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 734 m |
| Wilson Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 759 m |
| Civitas Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 1.01 km |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.03 km | |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 1.08 km |
| Coley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.21 km |
| Southcote Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 1.22 km |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.59 km |
| E P Collier Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.63 km |
| Ranikhet Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 13, 2021) | 1.69 km |
| King's Academy Prospect | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 1.73 km |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.79 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 |
| St Michael's Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 2 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG3 2LS - 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 | 58 m | |
| The Abbey House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 129 m | |
| Beesknees Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 164 m | |
| Tipple Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2019 | 164 m | |
| Pine Rivers Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 220 m | |
| Western Elms Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 220 m | |
| Little Tots Montessori Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 26, 2020 | 247 m | |
| Berkslocal | Awaiting Inspection | 301 m | |
| Cranbury College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 303 m | |
| Chartwells at Battle Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 347 m | |
| Smoky Board | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2018 | 371 m | |
| Today's Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2018 | 374 m | |
| Jasmine House Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2020 | 381 m | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 399 m | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2018 | 399 m | |
| Parkside House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2019 | 420 m | |
| Y M C A | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 20, 2020 | 424 m | |
| Chilmington House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2019 | 429 m | |
| K B Superstores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 15, 2020 | 443 m | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy | Exempt December 30, 2017 | 443 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG3 2LS - Data from Apr 2022
| Southcote Road | 45 m | |
| Southcote Road | 66 m | |
| Reading West Station - Tilehurst Road | 180 m | |
| Cranbury Road | 223 m | |
| Reading West Station - Tilehurst Road | 241 m | |
| Cheapside | 1.28 km | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 1.53 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 186 m | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 483 m | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.66 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 47.56 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 63.97 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG3 2LS - Data from Dec 2021
| The Rookery | 1.17 km | |
| Holy Brook | 1.74 km | |
| Lousehill Copse | 1.8 km | |
| Piper's Island | 1.95 km | |
| Fry's Island | 2 km | |
| Buck's Stream | 2.02 km | |
| Buck's Eyot | 2.06 km | |
| Norcot Scours | 2.07 km | |
| St Mary's Island | 2.07 km | |
| Comparts Plantation | 2.12 km | |
| The Warren | 2.15 km | |
| Round Copse | 2.32 km | |
| View Island | 2.42 km | |
| Appletree Eyot | 2.49 km | |
| The Moor | 2.58 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.45217200 |
| Longitude | -0.99430400 |
| OS Easting | 469979 |
| OS Northing | 0173056 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Asian traits Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Reading BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Reading BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040132 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 008B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |