Postcode RG3 4LX (Reading) Terminated July 1995

Map showing RG3 4LX and nearby postcodes

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

RG3 4LX 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 4LX as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to RG3 4LX is Elvaston Way which is centered 61 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Tern Close and is 213 m away. The closest railway station is Tilehurst Rail Station, 1.94 km away.

The closest primary school to RG3 4LX (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 643 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .

Policing for RG3 4LX 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 4LX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Elvaston Way 61 m
Poole Close 151 m
Savernake Close 168 m
Tay Road 209 m
Hardwick Road 223 m
Carron Close 248 m
Stour Close 248 m
Elan Close 251 m
Warnford Road 290 m
Dee Road 295 m
Combe Road 303 m
Iona Avenue 312 m
Atherton Close 344 m
Tern Close 352 m
The Meadway 355 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode RG3 4LX

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 4LX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Good
(July 3, 2018)
179 m
St Michael's Primary School Good
(November 7, 2017)
330 m
Ranikhet Academy Good
(May 13, 2021)
431 m
Moorlands Primary School Good
(March 12, 2020)
498 m
The Avenue Special School Outstanding
(September 25, 2019)
511 m
Thames Valley School Requires improvement
(December 8, 2021)
511 m
Churchend Primary Academy 669 m
Meadow Park Academy Good
(April 19, 2018)
799 m
King's Academy Prospect Requires improvement
(May 1, 2019)
809 m
Wilson Primary School Good
(November 28, 2018)
1.22 km
Manor Primary School Good
(September 12, 2017)
1.48 km
The Holy Brook School Good
(March 8, 2019)
1.48 km
Park Lane Primary School Good
(March 21, 2018)
1.53 km
Battle Primary Academy Good
(May 1, 2019)
1.63 km
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Good
(September 26, 2017)
1.65 km
Southcote Primary School Good
(November 9, 2017)
1.82 km
The WREN School Good
(June 20, 2018)
1.82 km
Kennet Valley Primary School Good
(November 21, 2019)
1.87 km
St Paul's Catholic Primary School Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.99 km
St Edward's Prep 1.99 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
N K Food and Wine Retailers - other 4
Good
January 2, 2018
178 m
Caterlink at English Martyrs RC Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
October 21, 2019
179 m
Atta Fruit and Vegetables Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
267 m
Caterlink at St Michaels Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 26, 2019
330 m
Oak Tree Residential Care Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 28, 2020
385 m
Dee Caf Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 4, 2020
422 m
Londis Retailers - other 4
Good
November 30, 2019
422 m
Meadway News Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 18, 2019
428 m
Today's Local Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 22, 2018
428 m
Chartwells at Ranikhet Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 13, 2018
431 m
Caterlink at Moorlands Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 17, 2022
498 m
Thames Valley School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 16, 2018
511 m
The Avenue Special School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 22, 2019
511 m
The Wooden Spoon Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
April 23, 2019
547 m
Dance Reality Studios Retailers - other Exempt
602 m
Unleashed Performance Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
602 m
Boots UK Ltd at Meadway Precinct Retailers - other Exempt
January 16, 2019
643 m
Everest Tandoori Restaurant at Meadway Precinct Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 7, 2021
643 m
Get Stuffed Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
643 m
Grocery Asia Pvt Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 4
Good
January 13, 2022
643 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Tern Close Bus Stop/Station 213 m
Tern Close Bus Stop/Station 228 m
Tay Road Bus Stop/Station 265 m
Ranikhet Bus Stop/Station 283 m
Ranikhet Bus Stop/Station 304 m
Cheapside Taxi Rank 3.14 km
Bridge Street Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 3.45 km
Tilehurst Rail Station Rail 1.94 km
Reading West Rail Station Rail 2.12 km
Reading West Rail Station Rail 2.2 km
London Oxford Airport Air 46.46 km
London Luton Airport Air 65.06 km

Nearby Nature

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

Lousehill Copse Woodland Or Forest 148 m
Comparts Plantation Woodland Or Forest 278 m
The Moor Woodland Or Forest 648 m
Round Copse Woodland Or Forest 705 m
Blundell's Copse Woodland Or Forest 788 m
The Rookery Woodland Or Forest 891 m
Churchend Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.15 km
Appletree Eyot Island 1.44 km
Norcot Scours Inland Water 1.52 km
Poplar Island Island 1.57 km
Nabbs Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.76 km
Curtis's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.81 km
Buck's Stream Inland Water 1.92 km
St Mary's Island Island 2.03 km
Kentwood Deeps Inland Water 2.06 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.45469800
Longitude -1.02186800
OS Easting 468060
OS Northing 0173311
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