The postcode RG3 6BN is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.RG3 6BN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG3 6BN is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 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 6BN as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to RG3 6BN is Birch Avenue which is centered 88 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Lawrence Road and is 94 m away. The closest railway station is Tilehurst Rail Station, 1.41 km away.
The closest primary school to RG3 6BN (for ages 11 and under) is Meadow Park Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 19, 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 local pub for residents of RG3 6BN is Tylers Rest and is 480 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 4, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from KFC at Reading Retail Park and is 677 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on November 17, 2018.
Policing for RG3 6BN 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 6BN and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG3 6BN, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG3 6BN
| 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 6BN - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Park Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 480 m |
| Ranikhet Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 13, 2021) | 485 m |
| Moorlands Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 550 m |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 675 m |
| St Michael's Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 836 m |
| The Avenue Special School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (September 25, 2019) | 863 m |
| Thames Valley School | Special school | 4-16 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 863 m |
| Churchend Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.07 km | |
| King's Academy Prospect | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 1.33 km |
| Wilson Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 1.42 km |
| Park Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 1.42 km |
| Battle Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.84 km |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 2 km |
| Manor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 2.01 km |
| The Holy Brook School | Special school | 5-11 | Good (March 8, 2019) | 2.01 km |
| Birch Copse Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 29, 2011) | 2.05 km |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 2.1 km |
| Westwood Farm Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 2.1 km |
| Westwood Farm Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 10, 2011) | 2.1 km |
| The WREN School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 2.21 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG3 6BN - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyds Pharmacy at The Potteries | Exempt October 27, 2017 | 188 m | |
| The Wooden Spoon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 23, 2019 | 458 m | |
| Crumbs Food Co at Meadow Park Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 26, 2022 | 480 m | |
| Tylers Rest | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 4, 2020 | 480 m | |
| Chartwells at Ranikhet Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2018 | 485 m | |
| N K Food and Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 2, 2018 | 504 m | |
| Dinky Kitchen Mobile Vans | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2019 | 526 m | |
| Caterlink at Moorlands Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2022 | 550 m | |
| Atta Fruit and Vegetables | Awaiting Inspection | 559 m | |
| Oak Tree Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2020 | 569 m | |
| Dee Caf Community Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2020 | 635 m | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2019 | 635 m | |
| Krazy Play Days | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2019 | 659 m | |
| Caterlink at English Martyrs RC Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 21, 2019 | 675 m | |
| B & M Home Store with Garden Centre | Exempt July 22, 2019 | 677 m | |
| KFC at Reading Retail Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2018 | 677 m | |
| Wickes Building Supplies | Exempt September 3, 2021 | 677 m | |
| Hillside Breakfast Club at Norcot Early Years Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2020 | 727 m | |
| Waterside Day Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 24, 2020 | 727 m | |
| Cod and Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2019 | 734 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG3 6BN - Data from Apr 2022
| Lawrence Road | 94 m | |
| Lawrence Road | 143 m | |
| Church End Lane | 233 m | |
| Church End Lane | 293 m | |
| Romany Lane | 380 m | |
| Cheapside | 3.28 km | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 3.63 km | |
| Tilehurst Rail Station | 1.41 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 2.34 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 2.35 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 45.94 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 64.76 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG3 6BN - Data from Dec 2021
| Round Copse | 184 m | |
| Comparts Plantation | 280 m | |
| Lousehill Copse | 547 m | |
| The Moor | 594 m | |
| Blundell's Copse | 745 m | |
| Appletree Eyot | 946 m | |
| Poplar Island | 1.06 km | |
| Norcot Scours | 1.15 km | |
| The Rookery | 1.31 km | |
| Churchend Copse | 1.38 km | |
| Kentwood Deeps | 1.54 km | |
| Buck's Stream | 1.6 km | |
| St Mary's Island | 1.72 km | |
| Buck's Eyot | 1.77 km | |
| Nabbs Hill | 1.93 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.45933300 |
| Longitude | -1.02341000 |
| OS Easting | 467946 |
| OS Northing | 0173825 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Reading West |
| Electoral Ward | Norcot |
| 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: Social renting 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 | E33040124 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 006D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |