Postcode RG3 4BB (Reading) Terminated July 1995

Map showing RG3 4BB and nearby postcodes

The postcode RG3 4BB is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.RG3 4BB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

RG3 4BB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.3 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 4BB as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to RG3 4BB is Poole Close which is centered 73 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Tern Close and is 46 m away. The closest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, 2.05 km away.

The closest primary school to RG3 4BB (for ages 11 and under) is English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 3, 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 Get Stuffed and is 452 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for RG3 4BB is covered by the Thames Valley police force association and Berkshire West is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to RG3 4BB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to RG3 4BB, and the approximate distance away.

Poole Close 73 m
Elan Close 162 m
Tern Close 169 m
Dee Road 188 m
Elvaston Way 216 m
Taff Way 263 m
Tay Road 308 m
Sundial Close 321 m
The Meadway 328 m
Savernake Close 349 m
Eskin Close 353 m
Combe Road 355 m
Usk Road 448 m
Spey Road 489 m
New Lane Hill 768 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode RG3 4BB

Introduction January 1980
Termination July 1995
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from RG3 4BB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Good
(July 3, 2018)
114 m
St Michael's Primary School Good
(November 7, 2017)
186 m
The Avenue Special School Outstanding
(September 25, 2019)
487 m
Thames Valley School Requires improvement
(December 8, 2021)
487 m
Ranikhet Academy Good
(May 13, 2021)
549 m
Churchend Primary Academy 590 m
King's Academy Prospect Requires improvement
(May 1, 2019)
610 m
Moorlands Primary School Good
(March 12, 2020)
620 m
Meadow Park Academy Good
(April 19, 2018)
975 m
Wilson Primary School Good
(November 28, 2018)
1.18 km
Manor Primary School Good
(September 12, 2017)
1.28 km
The Holy Brook School Good
(March 8, 2019)
1.28 km
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Good
(September 26, 2017)
1.48 km
Battle Primary Academy Good
(May 1, 2019)
1.58 km
Park Lane Primary School Good
(March 21, 2018)
1.63 km
Southcote Primary School Good
(November 9, 2017)
1.65 km
The WREN School Good
(June 20, 2018)
1.69 km
Kennet Valley Primary School Good
(November 21, 2019)
1.69 km
St Edward's Prep 1.92 km
TLG Reading Good
(July 12, 2018)
2.02 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG3 4BB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Caterlink at English Martyrs RC Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 21, 2019
114 m
Caterlink at St Michaels Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 26, 2019
186 m
Meadway News Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 18, 2019
305 m
Today's Local Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 22, 2018
305 m
N K Food and Wine Retailers - other 4
Good
January 2, 2018
311 m
Atta Fruit and Vegetables Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
364 m
Boots UK Ltd at Meadway Precinct Retailers - other Exempt
January 16, 2019
452 m
Everest Tandoori Restaurant at Meadway Precinct Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 7, 2021
452 m
Get Stuffed Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
452 m
Grocery Asia Pvt Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 4
Good
January 13, 2022
452 m
Lee's Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
April 10, 2021
452 m
Meadway Groceries Retailers - other 4
Good
April 10, 2021
452 m
Meat wala Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
452 m
Sea Masters Fish & Chips at Meadway Precinct Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
May 29, 2021
452 m
Simply Gym at Meadway Precinct Retailers - other Exempt
January 16, 2019
452 m
Sue Ryder Foundation at Meadway Precinct Retailers - other Exempt
452 m
Tasty Bites Peri Peri Chicken and Burger Other catering premises 3
Satisfactory
November 17, 2021
452 m
The Grove Cafe at Meadway Precinct Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 21, 2019
452 m
Tilehurst Tasty Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
May 29, 2021
452 m
WilVa Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
452 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG3 4BB - Data from Apr 2022

Tern Close Bus Stop/Station 46 m
Tern Close Bus Stop/Station 52 m
Dee Road Top Bus Stop/Station 183 m
Usk Road Bus Stop/Station 234 m
Stoneham Close Footpath Bus Stop/Station 247 m
Cheapside Taxi Rank 3.1 km
Bridge Street Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 3.39 km
Reading West Rail Station Rail 2.05 km
Tilehurst Rail Station Rail 2.14 km
Reading West Rail Station Rail 2.17 km
London Oxford Airport Air 46.65 km
London Luton Airport Air 65.16 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG3 4BB - Data from Dec 2021

Lousehill Copse Woodland Or Forest 239 m
Comparts Plantation Woodland Or Forest 473 m
The Rookery Woodland Or Forest 756 m
The Moor Woodland Or Forest 778 m
Blundell's Copse Woodland Or Forest 900 m
Round Copse Woodland Or Forest 905 m
Churchend Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Appletree Eyot Island 1.63 km
Norcot Scours Inland Water 1.68 km
Nabbs Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.74 km
Poplar Island Island 1.76 km
Curtis's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Buck's Stream Inland Water 2.05 km
St Mary's Island Island 2.16 km
Buck's Eyot Island 2.2 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.45297400
Longitude -1.02108400
OS Easting 468117
OS Northing 0173120
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
16279
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Thames Valley

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Reading West
Electoral Ward Tilehurst
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000038
Travel To Work Area Reading

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans
Group: Rented family living
Subgroup: Commuters with 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 E33040140
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Reading 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Reading 009C
Output Area / Small Area 4A3