The postcode RG3 6BB is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.RG3 6BB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
RG3 6BB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 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 6BB as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to RG3 6BB is Stadium Way which is centered 80 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Norcot Junction and is 245 m away. The closest railway station is Tilehurst Rail Station, 1.62 km away.
The closest primary school to RG3 6BB (for ages 11 and under) is Ranikhet Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 13, 2021. 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 local pub for residents of RG3 6BB is The Pondhouse and is 466 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on August 13, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Cod and Chips and is 297 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 25, 2019.
Policing for RG3 6BB 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 6BB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG3 6BB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG3 6BB
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | July 1995 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from RG3 6BB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranikhet Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 13, 2021) | 853 m |
| Wilson Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 1.05 km |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.29 km |
| Battle Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.35 km |
| Meadow Park Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.47 km |
| Moorlands Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 1.56 km |
| St Michael's Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.58 km |
| St Edward's Prep | Independent school | 3-11 | 1.72 km | |
| Oxford Road Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 1.77 km |
| The Avenue Special School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (September 25, 2019) | 1.77 km |
| Thames Valley School | Special school | 4-16 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 1.77 km |
| King's Academy Prospect | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 1.84 km |
| The Heights Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 24, 2017) | 1.89 km |
| Churchend Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.95 km | |
| Civitas Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 1.97 km |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 1.99 km |
| All Saints Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2013) | 1.99 km |
| The WREN School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 2.06 km |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 2.13 km |
| E P Collier Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 2.3 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG3 6BB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Barrelled Brewery Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2019 | 124 m | |
| Hewad Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 11, 2021 | 271 m | |
| Shell Norcot Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2017 | 271 m | |
| Cod and Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2019 | 297 m | |
| Hevs Best Deals | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 11, 2019 | 297 m | |
| Kebab Corner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2019 | 297 m | |
| Val's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2019 | 297 m | |
| Righteous Roti | Awaiting Inspection | 300 m | |
| B & M Home Store with Garden Centre | Exempt July 22, 2019 | 373 m | |
| KFC at Reading Retail Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2018 | 373 m | |
| Wickes Building Supplies | Exempt September 3, 2021 | 373 m | |
| Krazy Play Days | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2019 | 380 m | |
| Dolphin's Caribbean Catering at Prudential Ibis Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 8, 2020 | 425 m | |
| Red Kangaroo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 30, 2019 | 428 m | |
| Amee's Kitchen | Awaiting Inspection | 466 m | |
| Exotic Superstores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 20, 2018 | 466 m | |
| Hotel Ibis Styles Reading | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2020 | 466 m | |
| Kashmir Halal Butchers at Exotic Superstore | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 8, 2019 | 466 m | |
| The Pondhouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 13, 2019 | 466 m | |
| The Royal Albion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2019 | 466 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG3 6BB - Data from Apr 2022
| Norcot Junction | 245 m | |
| Norcot Junction | 260 m | |
| Pond House | 355 m | |
| Cold Store | 381 m | |
| Cold Store | 418 m | |
| Cheapside | 2.5 km | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 2.9 km | |
| Tilehurst Rail Station | 1.62 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 1.64 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 1.81 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 45.93 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 63.78 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG3 6BB - Data from Dec 2021
| Norcot Scours | 413 m | |
| Buck's Stream | 650 m | |
| St Mary's Island | 766 m | |
| Buck's Eyot | 800 m | |
| Appletree Eyot | 835 m | |
| Poplar Island | 1.02 km | |
| Round Copse | 1.05 km | |
| Lousehill Copse | 1.17 km | |
| Comparts Plantation | 1.21 km | |
| The Warren | 1.22 km | |
| Gravel Hill | 1.4 km | |
| The Rookery | 1.46 km | |
| The Moor | 1.63 km | |
| Chazey Wood | 1.64 km | |
| Kentwood Deeps | 1.69 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.46355600 |
| Longitude | -1.01019100 |
| OS Easting | 468858 |
| OS Northing | 0174307 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Reading West |
| Electoral Ward | Kentwood |
| 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: 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 | E33040123 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 006B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |