The postcode RG3 2RF is located in Reading It was introduced in March 1988 and terminated in December 1991.RG3 2RF is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
RG3 2RF 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 2RF as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to RG3 2RF is Rona Court which is centered 64 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Brisbane Road and is 210 m away. The closest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, 1.27 km away.
The closest primary school to RG3 2RF (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 local pub for residents of RG3 2RF is The Pondhouse and is 323 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on August 13, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chop Suey House and is 264 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 20, 2020.
Policing for RG3 2RF 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 2RF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG3 2RF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG3 2RF
| Introduction | March 1988 |
| Termination | December 1991 |
| 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 2RF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 376 m |
| Ranikhet Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 13, 2021) | 623 m |
| Battle Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 775 m |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 896 m |
| St Edward's Prep | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.17 km | |
| St Michael's Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.19 km |
| King's Academy Prospect | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 1.25 km |
| The WREN School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 1.36 km |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 1.41 km |
| Oxford Road Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 1.41 km |
| Moorlands Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 1.44 km |
| The Avenue Special School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (September 25, 2019) | 1.48 km |
| Thames Valley School | Special school | 4-16 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 1.48 km |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 1.48 km |
| All Saints Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2013) | 1.48 km |
| Meadow Park Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.55 km |
| Churchend Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.6 km | |
| Southcote Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 1.62 km |
| Civitas Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 1.74 km |
| Manor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.82 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG3 2RF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 22, 2016 | 111 m | |
| Livability | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 24, 2019 | 194 m | |
| Grovelands Pharmacy | Exempt December 29, 2017 | 210 m | |
| Chop Suey House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 264 m | |
| Hong Kong Fish Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 1, 2018 | 287 m | |
| Wan Choi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 25, 2019 | 287 m | |
| Amee's Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection | 323 m | |
| Exotic Superstores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 20, 2018 | 323 m | |
| Hotel Ibis Styles Reading | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 323 m | |
| Kashmir Halal Butchers at Exotic Superstore | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 8, 2019 | 323 m | |
| The Pondhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 13, 2019 | 323 m | |
| The Royal Albion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 323 m | |
| Reading Sea Cadets | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 18, 2019 | 357 m | |
| Chillim | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 5, 2019 | 372 m | |
| Oxford Road Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2021 | 372 m | |
| Tuesday Lunch Club at West Reading Salvation Army | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2019 | 372 m | |
| Chartwells at Wilson Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2018 | 376 m | |
| Causeway Care Homes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 27, 2019 | 422 m | |
| Righteous Roti | Awaiting Inspection | 428 m | |
| Red Kangaroo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 30, 2019 | 438 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG3 2RF - Data from Apr 2022
| Brisbane Road | 210 m | |
| Brisbane Road | 225 m | |
| Pond House | 278 m | |
| Pond House | 295 m | |
| Brock Gardens | 317 m | |
| Cheapside | 2.21 km | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 2.55 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 1.27 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 1.29 km | |
| Tilehurst Rail Station | 2.18 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 46.62 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 64.21 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG3 2RF - Data from Dec 2021
| The Rookery | 768 m | |
| Lousehill Copse | 836 m | |
| Comparts Plantation | 1.09 km | |
| Norcot Scours | 1.13 km | |
| Round Copse | 1.21 km | |
| Buck's Stream | 1.3 km | |
| St Mary's Island | 1.4 km | |
| Buck's Eyot | 1.42 km | |
| Appletree Eyot | 1.43 km | |
| The Moor | 1.56 km | |
| Poplar Island | 1.62 km | |
| Blundell's Copse | 1.72 km | |
| The Warren | 1.73 km | |
| Gravel Hill | 2.1 km | |
| Churchend Copse | 2.12 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.45718300 |
| Longitude | -1.00828500 |
| OS Easting | 469000 |
| OS Northing | 0173600 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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: 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 | E33040134 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 008E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |