The postcode RG3 2SZ is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.RG3 2SZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG3 2SZ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.4 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 2SZ as Multicultural metropolitans > Challenged Asian terraces > Asian terraces and flats.
The closest road name to RG3 2SZ is Brocksett Close which is centered 75 m away.
The nearest bus stop is West Village - Tesco and is 133 m away. The closest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, 568 m away.
The closest primary school to RG3 2SZ (for ages 11 and under) is Battle Primary Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 1, 2019. 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 2SZ is The White Eagle and is 161 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 16, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Farmhouse Pizza and is 126 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on May 7, 2019.
Policing for RG3 2SZ 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 2SZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG3 2SZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG3 2SZ
| 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 2SZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 226 m |
| Wilson Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 431 m |
| St Edward's Prep | Independent school | 3-11 | 547 m | |
| Oxford Road Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 718 m |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 824 m |
| All Saints Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2013) | 824 m |
| The WREN School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| Civitas Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 1.08 km |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 1.31 km |
| Ranikhet Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 13, 2021) | 1.32 km |
| Southcote Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 1.5 km |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.52 km |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.53 km | |
| Coley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.62 km |
| E P Collier Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.63 km |
| King's Academy Prospect | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 1.65 km |
| St Michael's Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.77 km |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.98 km |
| Manor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 2.03 km |
| The Holy Brook School | Special school | 5-11 | Good (March 8, 2019) | 2.03 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG3 2SZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6Pack Supplements | Exempt November 25, 2017 | 126 m | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 7, 2019 | 126 m | |
| Jango's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 14, 2021 | 126 m | |
| Noon Sweet and Savouries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2020 | 126 m | |
| Paanwala | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 14, 2021 | 126 m | |
| Tani Sklep Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 8, 2019 | 126 m | |
| Today's Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2018 | 145 m | |
| The White Eagle | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 161 m | |
| Atif Superstore | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 29, 2018 | 174 m | |
| Betty's Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 27, 2019 | 174 m | |
| Church of God of Prophecy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 19, 2019 | 174 m | |
| GPR Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 19, 2019 | 174 m | |
| Julaga | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 3, 2020 | 174 m | |
| La Mamaia | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2020 | 174 m | |
| Yaadgaar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 12, 2019 | 174 m | |
| Ajv Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2020 | 194 m | |
| Amazing Grace Afro Caribbean Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 12, 2021 | 194 m | |
| Best Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 11, 2021 | 194 m | |
| Burgers and Co | Awaiting Inspection | 194 m | |
| Da Village | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 7, 2019 | 194 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG3 2SZ - Data from Apr 2022
| West Village - Tesco | 133 m | |
| West Village - Tesco | 151 m | |
| Wantage Road | 219 m | |
| Beresford Road | 250 m | |
| Wantage Road | 339 m | |
| Cheapside | 1.51 km | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 1.85 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 568 m | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 634 m | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.81 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 47.05 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 63.85 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG3 2SZ - Data from Dec 2021
| The Rookery | 1.07 km | |
| Lousehill Copse | 1.49 km | |
| Buck's Stream | 1.52 km | |
| Norcot Scours | 1.56 km | |
| Buck's Eyot | 1.57 km | |
| St Mary's Island | 1.58 km | |
| The Warren | 1.71 km | |
| Comparts Plantation | 1.78 km | |
| Piper's Island | 1.87 km | |
| Round Copse | 1.9 km | |
| Appletree Eyot | 2 km | |
| Holy Brook | 2.01 km | |
| Fry's Island | 2.02 km | |
| Poplar Island | 2.19 km | |
| The Moor | 2.25 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.45599300 |
| Longitude | -0.99839400 |
| OS Easting | 469689 |
| OS Northing | 0173477 |
| 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: Challenged Asian terraces Subgroup: Asian terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Reading BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Reading BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040129 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 007 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 007E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4B1 |