The postcode RG3 6TU is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in July 1995.RG3 6TU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG3 6TU 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 6TU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Social renting young families.
The closest road name to RG3 6TU is Oxford Road which is centered 42 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Cold Store and is 89 m away. The closest railway station is Tilehurst Rail Station, 1.18 km away.
The closest primary school to RG3 6TU (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 nearest takeaway food is available from Thai Now and is 131 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on January 8, 2019.
Policing for RG3 6TU 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 6TU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG3 6TU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG3 6TU
| 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 6TU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranikhet Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 13, 2021) | 764 m |
| Meadow Park Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 1.03 km |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.18 km |
| Moorlands Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 12, 2020) | 1.23 km |
| Wilson Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 1.37 km |
| St Michael's Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.43 km |
| The Avenue Special School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (September 25, 2019) | 1.53 km |
| Thames Valley School | Special school | 4-16 | Requires improvement (December 8, 2021) | 1.53 km |
| Churchend Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 1.72 km | |
| Battle Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 1.74 km |
| King's Academy Prospect | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 1.82 km |
| Park Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 1.97 km |
| Westwood Farm Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 15, 2017) | 2.09 km |
| Westwood Farm Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Outstanding (June 10, 2011) | 2.09 km |
| St Edward's Prep | Independent school | 3-11 | 2.13 km | |
| The Heights Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 24, 2017) | 2.16 km |
| Oxford Road Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 2.24 km |
| Brookfields Special School | Special school | 3-19 | Outstanding (September 12, 2019) | 2.28 km |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 2.34 km |
| The WREN School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 2.35 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG3 6TU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Now | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2019 | 131 m | |
| Sushi Daily at Waitrose Reading | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 16, 2019 | 213 m | |
| Waitrose | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 18, 2020 | 213 m | |
| Dolphin's Caribbean Catering at Prudential Ibis Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 8, 2020 | 292 m | |
| Cod and Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2019 | 315 m | |
| Hevs Best Deals | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 11, 2019 | 315 m | |
| Kebab Corner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2019 | 315 m | |
| Val's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2019 | 315 m | |
| Krazy Play Days | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2019 | 350 m | |
| Sunshine Chinese Wok Away | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory November 3, 2018 | 376 m | |
| Double Barrelled Brewery Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 8, 2019 | 382 m | |
| B & M Home Store with Garden Centre | Exempt July 22, 2019 | 385 m | |
| KFC at Reading Retail Park | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 17, 2018 | 385 m | |
| Wickes Building Supplies | Exempt September 3, 2021 | 385 m | |
| Hillside Breakfast Club at Norcot Early Years Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2020 | 485 m | |
| Waterside Day Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 24, 2020 | 485 m | |
| Jaspers Caterng Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2020 | 486 m | |
| Hewad Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 11, 2021 | 601 m | |
| Shell Norcot Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 28, 2017 | 601 m | |
| Righteous Roti | Awaiting Inspection | 694 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG3 6TU - Data from Apr 2022
| Cold Store | 89 m | |
| The Restoration | 95 m | |
| Cold Store | 128 m | |
| Romsey Road | 223 m | |
| Romany Lane | 281 m | |
| Cheapside | 2.99 km | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 3.39 km | |
| Tilehurst Rail Station | 1.18 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 2.11 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 2.23 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 45.64 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 64.08 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG3 6TU - Data from Dec 2021
| Appletree Eyot | 435 m | |
| Norcot Scours | 476 m | |
| Poplar Island | 619 m | |
| Round Copse | 627 m | |
| Comparts Plantation | 932 m | |
| Buck's Stream | 942 m | |
| Lousehill Copse | 1.04 km | |
| St Mary's Island | 1.06 km | |
| Buck's Eyot | 1.11 km | |
| The Moor | 1.25 km | |
| Kentwood Deeps | 1.28 km | |
| Blundell's Copse | 1.39 km | |
| Gravel Hill | 1.46 km | |
| The Warren | 1.57 km | |
| The Rookery | 1.59 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.46415600 |
| Longitude | -1.01737600 |
| OS Easting | 468358 |
| OS Northing | 0174367 |
| 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: 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 | E33040122 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 006B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A1 |