The postcode RG3 6BU is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.RG3 6BU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG3 6BU 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 6BU as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Multi-ethnic hardship.
The closest road name to RG3 6BU is Sona Gardens which is centered 91 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Blundells Road and is 93 m away. The closest railway station is Tilehurst Rail Station, 1.32 km away.
The closest primary school to RG3 6BU (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 Little Heath School. The last OFSTED inspection on February 27, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of RG3 6BU is The Victoria and is 39 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 2, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Lemon Plaice and is 8 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 5, 2019.
Policing for RG3 6BU 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 6BU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG3 6BU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG3 6BU
| 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 6BU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Park Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 288 m |
| Moorlands Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 606 m |
| Park Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 700 m |
| The Avenue Special School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (September 25, 2019) | 978 m |
| Thames Valley School | Special school | 4-16 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 978 m |
| Churchend Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.15 km | |
| St Michael's Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.2 km |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.23 km |
| Ranikhet Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 13, 2021) | 1.23 km |
| Birch Copse Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 29, 2011) | 1.3 km |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 6, 2018) | 1.34 km |
| Little Heath School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (February 27, 2018) | 1.6 km |
| Westwood Farm Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 1.63 km |
| Westwood Farm Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 10, 2011) | 1.63 km |
| Downsway Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 1.7 km |
| Brookfields Special School | Special school | 3-19 | Outstanding (September 12, 2019) | 1.71 km |
| Springfield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 1.74 km |
| King's Academy Prospect | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 1.76 km |
| Denefield School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 1.98 km |
| TLG Reading | Independent school | 12-16 | Good (July 12, 2018) | 2.01 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG3 6BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norcot Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 8, 2017 | 8 m | |
| The Lemon Plaice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 5, 2019 | 8 m | |
| The New Red Lantern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good July 23, 2019 | 8 m | |
| The Victoria | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 2, 2018 | 39 m | |
| Blagrave Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2017 | 147 m | |
| Co-operative Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2018 | 165 m | |
| Dilraj Tandoori Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2019 | 165 m | |
| Himalayan Hot Spot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 28, 2019 | 165 m | |
| Oriental Gourmet | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2019 | 165 m | |
| Tilehurst Pharmacy | Exempt July 11, 2019 | 165 m | |
| Asda Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2018 | 220 m | |
| C & G News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 25, 2017 | 220 m | |
| The Tilehurst Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2019 | 242 m | |
| Choice Parkview | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 9, 2018 | 250 m | |
| Dinky Kitchen Mobile Vans | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 29, 2019 | 270 m | |
| Crumbs Food Co at Meadow Park Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory January 26, 2022 | 288 m | |
| Tylers Rest | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 4, 2020 | 288 m | |
| Age UK | Exempt May 2, 2018 | 307 m | |
| The Link Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2019 | 307 m | |
| Victoria Road Preschool at Tilehurst Village Hall | Exempt January 23, 2018 | 402 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG3 6BU - Data from Apr 2022
| Blundells Road | 93 m | |
| The Victoria | 148 m | |
| The Victoria | 179 m | |
| Blundells Road | 182 m | |
| The Victoria | 188 m | |
| Tilehurst Rail Station | 1.32 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 3.1 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 3.11 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 45.56 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 65.24 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG3 6BU - Data from Dec 2021
| Blundell's Copse | 421 m | |
| The Moor | 456 m | |
| Round Copse | 687 m | |
| Comparts Plantation | 806 m | |
| Churchend Copse | 1.11 km | |
| Lousehill Copse | 1.16 km | |
| Poplar Island | 1.3 km | |
| Appletree Eyot | 1.3 km | |
| Cornwell Copse | 1.42 km | |
| Kentwood Deeps | 1.44 km | |
| Nabbs Hill | 1.48 km | |
| Clay Copse | 1.57 km | |
| Curtis's Wood | 1.59 km | |
| Barefoots Copse | 1.62 km | |
| Norcot Scours | 1.73 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.45992800 |
| Longitude | -1.03442300 |
| OS Easting | 467180 |
| OS Northing | 0173881 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| 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 |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Multi-ethnic hardship |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Reading BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Reading BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040139 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 009B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A3 |