The postcode RG3 2XE is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.RG3 2XE is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG3 2XE 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 2XE as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to RG3 2XE is Kensington Road which is centered 93 m away.
The nearest bus stop is West Village - Tesco and is 143 m away. The closest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, 515 m away.
The closest primary school to RG3 2XE (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 nearest takeaway food is available from Farmhouse Pizza and is 135 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on May 7, 2019.
Policing for RG3 2XE 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 2XE and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG3 2XE, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG3 2XE
| 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 2XE - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 219 m |
| Wilson Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 478 m |
| St Edward's Prep | Independent school | 3-11 | 505 m | |
| Oxford Road Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 666 m |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 775 m |
| All Saints Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2013) | 775 m |
| Civitas Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 1.03 km |
| The WREN School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 1.07 km |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 1.32 km |
| Ranikhet Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 13, 2021) | 1.37 km |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.5 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) | 1.57 km |
| Coley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.57 km |
| E P Collier Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.59 km |
| King's Academy Prospect | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 1.69 km |
| St Michael's Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.82 km |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.93 km |
| Manor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 2.06 km |
| The Holy Brook School | Special school | 5-11 | Good (March 8, 2019) | 2.06 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG3 2XE - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today's Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2018 | 124 m | |
| 6Pack Supplements | Exempt November 25, 2017 | 135 m | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 7, 2019 | 135 m | |
| Jango's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 14, 2021 | 135 m | |
| Noon Sweet and Savouries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 21, 2020 | 135 m | |
| Paanwala | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 14, 2021 | 135 m | |
| Tani Sklep Supermarket | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 8, 2019 | 135 m | |
| Ajv Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2020 | 153 m | |
| Amazing Grace Afro Caribbean Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement October 12, 2021 | 153 m | |
| Best Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 11, 2021 | 153 m | |
| Burgers and Co | Awaiting Inspection | 153 m | |
| Da Village | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 7, 2019 | 153 m | |
| Domino's Pizza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2021 | 153 m | |
| Hot Stuff | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good September 14, 2020 | 153 m | |
| Kobeda Palace | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2019 | 153 m | |
| Mamafrika Tropic Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 14, 2019 | 153 m | |
| Moons Grill | Awaiting Inspection | 153 m | |
| Reading Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 15, 2019 | 153 m | |
| Seasons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 10, 2021 | 153 m | |
| Sultan Halal | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 28, 2018 | 153 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG3 2XE - Data from Apr 2022
| West Village - Tesco | 143 m | |
| West Village - Tesco | 153 m | |
| Beresford Road | 204 m | |
| Wantage Road | 259 m | |
| Beresford Road | 291 m | |
| Cheapside | 1.46 km | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 1.8 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 515 m | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 587 m | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.76 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 47.08 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 63.82 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG3 2XE - Data from Dec 2021
| The Rookery | 1.1 km | |
| Lousehill Copse | 1.54 km | |
| Buck's Stream | 1.55 km | |
| Buck's Eyot | 1.6 km | |
| Norcot Scours | 1.61 km | |
| St Mary's Island | 1.61 km | |
| The Warren | 1.72 km | |
| Comparts Plantation | 1.83 km | |
| Piper's Island | 1.83 km | |
| Round Copse | 1.95 km | |
| Holy Brook | 1.96 km | |
| Fry's Island | 1.98 km | |
| Appletree Eyot | 2.05 km | |
| Poplar Island | 2.24 km | |
| The Moor | 2.3 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.45587000 |
| Longitude | -0.99764900 |
| OS Easting | 469741 |
| OS Northing | 0173464 |
| 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: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| 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 | 4A2 |