The postcode RG3 2QT is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.RG3 2QT is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG3 2QT is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.4 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 2QT as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to RG3 2QT is Colliers Way which is centered 47 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Windrush Way and is 177 m away. The closest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, 1.33 km away.
The closest primary school to RG3 2QT (for ages 11 and under) is Wilson Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 28, 2018. 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 Chop Suey House and is 507 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 20, 2020.
Policing for RG3 2QT 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 2QT and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG3 2QT, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG3 2QT
| 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 2QT - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 406 m |
| Ranikhet Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 13, 2021) | 542 m |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 701 m |
| Battle Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 829 m |
| St Michael's Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 975 m |
| King's Academy Prospect | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 1 km |
| St Edward's Prep | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.21 km | |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 1.24 km |
| The WREN School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 1.25 km |
| The Avenue Special School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (September 25, 2019) | 1.29 km |
| Thames Valley School | Special school | 4-16 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 1.29 km |
| Moorlands Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 1.3 km |
| Churchend Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.39 km | |
| Southcote Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| Meadow Park Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.48 km |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 1.53 km |
| All Saints Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2013) | 1.53 km |
| Oxford Road Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 1.54 km |
| Manor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.57 km |
| The Holy Brook School | Special school | 5-11 | Good (March 8, 2019) | 1.57 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG3 2QT - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livability | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 24, 2019 | 105 m | |
| Mary Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 22, 2016 | 341 m | |
| Dance Reality Studios | Exempt | 351 m | |
| Unleashed Performance | Awaiting Inspection | 351 m | |
| Grovelands Pharmacy | Exempt December 29, 2017 | 377 m | |
| Lacto Lyfe | Awaiting Inspection | 402 m | |
| Chartwells at Wilson Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2018 | 406 m | |
| Dee Caf Community Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2020 | 421 m | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2019 | 421 m | |
| Choice, Hazeldene | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 7, 2019 | 436 m | |
| Oak Tree Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2020 | 481 m | |
| Chop Suey House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 507 m | |
| Causeway Care Homes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 27, 2019 | 510 m | |
| Hong Kong Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2018 | 529 m | |
| Wan Choi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 25, 2019 | 529 m | |
| Chartwells at Ranikhet Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2018 | 542 m | |
| Amee's Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection | 567 m | |
| Exotic Superstores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 20, 2018 | 567 m | |
| Hotel Ibis Styles Reading | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 567 m | |
| Kashmir Halal Butchers at Exotic Superstore | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 8, 2019 | 567 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG3 2QT - Data from Apr 2022
| Windrush Way | 177 m | |
| Brisbane Road | 235 m | |
| Brisbane Road | 249 m | |
| Water Road | 257 m | |
| Dee Road Fire Station | 306 m | |
| Cheapside | 2.33 km | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 2.65 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 1.33 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 1.38 km | |
| Tilehurst Rail Station | 2.25 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 46.75 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 64.45 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG3 2QT - Data from Dec 2021
| The Rookery | 537 m | |
| Lousehill Copse | 671 m | |
| Comparts Plantation | 973 m | |
| Round Copse | 1.18 km | |
| Norcot Scours | 1.32 km | |
| The Moor | 1.44 km | |
| Buck's Stream | 1.53 km | |
| Appletree Eyot | 1.54 km | |
| Blundell's Copse | 1.59 km | |
| St Mary's Island | 1.63 km | |
| Buck's Eyot | 1.65 km | |
| Poplar Island | 1.72 km | |
| Churchend Copse | 1.93 km | |
| The Warren | 1.98 km | |
| Gravel Hill | 2.32 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.45528300 |
| Longitude | -1.01014000 |
| OS Easting | 468874 |
| OS Northing | 0173387 |
| 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 | E33040131 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 008E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |