Postcode RG3 4TA (Reading) Terminated July 1995

Map showing RG3 4TA and nearby postcodes

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

RG3 4TA is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.6 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 4TA as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Multi-ethnic professionals with families.

The closest road name to RG3 4TA is Bran Close which is centered 28 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Alford Close and is 51 m away. The closest railway station is Tilehurst Rail Station, 1.65 km away.

The closest primary school to RG3 4TA (for ages 11 and under) is Park Lane Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 21, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Little Heath School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 27, 2018 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of RG3 4TA is The Plough Inn and is 294 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 14, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Domino's Pizza and is 294 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on August 9, 2018.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Bran Close 28 m
Alford Close 54 m
Bramble Crescent 112 m
Gratwicke Road 122 m
Tyle Road 128 m
Old Elm Drive 152 m
Tree Close 159 m
Walnut Way 175 m
Corwen Road 179 m
Ogmore Close 195 m
Thicket Road 195 m
St Michael's Road 211 m
Recreation Road 222 m
Loader Close 250 m
School Road 255 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode RG3 4TA

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 4TA - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Park Lane Primary School Good
(March 21, 2018)
467 m
Meadow Park Academy Good
(April 19, 2018)
518 m
Moorlands Primary School Good
(March 12, 2020)
580 m
The Avenue Special School Outstanding
(September 25, 2019)
843 m
Thames Valley School Requires improvement
(December 8, 2021)
843 m
Churchend Primary Academy 975 m
St Paul's Catholic Primary School Good
(February 6, 2018)
1.05 km
Birch Copse Primary School Outstanding
(November 29, 2011)
1.1 km
St Michael's Primary School Good
(November 7, 2017)
1.14 km
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Good
(July 3, 2018)
1.24 km
Ranikhet Academy Good
(May 13, 2021)
1.36 km
Little Heath School Good
(February 27, 2018)
1.41 km
Springfield Primary School Good
(October 6, 2021)
1.46 km
King's Academy Prospect Requires improvement
(May 1, 2019)
1.67 km
TLG Reading Good
(July 12, 2018)
1.68 km
Calcot Infant School and Nursery Good
(October 17, 2017)
1.82 km
Calcot Junior School Good
(December 6, 2017)
1.82 km
Downsway Primary School Good
(October 31, 2017)
1.83 km
Westwood Farm Junior School Good
(March 15, 2017)
1.85 km
Westwood Farm Infant School Outstanding
(June 10, 2011)
1.85 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Brew Box Mobile Van Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
August 19, 2019
208 m
Blagrave Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 25, 2017
223 m
Goldilocks Day Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
July 26, 2019
241 m
Costa Coffee Other catering premises 5
Very Good
September 16, 2021
252 m
Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
December 7, 2019
272 m
Istanbul Mangal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 18, 2018
272 m
The Switch Other catering premises 4
Good
November 5, 2021
272 m
The Village Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 14, 2019
272 m
Tilehurst Youth & Community Centre Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 9, 2019
272 m
Butts Super News Retailers - other 4
Good
July 25, 2017
294 m
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 9, 2018
294 m
The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 14, 2020
294 m
Triangle Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
March 26, 2019
294 m
Warings Craft Bakers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 9, 2018
294 m
Age UK Retailers - other Exempt
May 2, 2018
295 m
The Link Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 14, 2019
295 m
Norcot Food & Wine Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 8, 2017
337 m
The Lemon Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 5, 2019
337 m
The New Red Lantern Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
July 23, 2019
337 m
Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
July 24, 2018
363 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Alford Close Bus Stop/Station 51 m
Alford Close Bus Stop/Station 64 m
Ogmore Close Bus Stop/Station 216 m
Ogmore Close Bus Stop/Station 225 m
Tilehurst Triangle Bus Stop/Station 245 m
Tilehurst Rail Station Rail 1.65 km
Reading West Rail Station Rail 3.19 km
Reading West Rail Station Rail 3.24 km
London Oxford Airport Air 45.76 km
London Luton Airport Air 65.56 km

Nearby Nature

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

Blundell's Copse Woodland Or Forest 293 m
The Moor Woodland Or Forest 432 m
Churchend Copse Woodland Or Forest 810 m
Comparts Plantation Woodland Or Forest 897 m
Round Copse Woodland Or Forest 932 m
Nabbs Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.14 km
Lousehill Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Curtis's Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Cornwell Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Clay Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Withy Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Barefoots Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.6 km
Appletree Eyot Island 1.62 km
Poplar Island Island 1.63 km
Oliver's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.45729500
Longitude -1.03681000
OS Easting 467018
OS Northing 0173586
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
17614
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: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic professionals with families
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Reading BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Reading BUASD
Workplace Zone E33040138
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Reading 009
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Reading 009B
Output Area / Small Area 5A2