The postcode RG30 2BA is located in Reading It was introduced in July 1995 and is an active postcode. RG30 2BA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG30 2BA is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.6 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 RG30 2BA as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to RG30 2BA is Elvian Close which is centered 180 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Parkside Road and is 45 m away. The closest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, 729 m away.
The closest primary school to RG30 2BA (for ages 11 and under) is Southcote Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 9, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School. The last OFSTED inspection on September 26, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of RG30 2BA is The Southcote Beefeater and is 132 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 1, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for RG30 2BA 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 RG30 2BA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG30 2BA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG30 2BA
| Introduction | July 1995 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| 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 RG30 2BA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The WREN School | Academy | 11-19 | Good (June 20, 2018) | 109 m |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 493 m |
| Southcote Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 9, 2017) | 600 m |
| St Edward's Prep | Independent school | 3-11 | 656 m | |
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 696 m | |
| Battle Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 1, 2019) | 769 m |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School | Maintained school | 5-7 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 808 m |
| All Saints Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Outstanding (July 10, 2013) | 808 m |
| Wilson Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 28, 2018) | 970 m |
| Oxford Road Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 1.2 km |
| King's Academy Prospect | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (May 1, 2019) | 1.39 km |
| Manor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 1.42 km |
| The Holy Brook School | Special school | 5-11 | Good (March 8, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| Coley Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.48 km |
| Civitas Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 1.61 km |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.68 km |
| Ranikhet Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 13, 2021) | 1.75 km |
| St Michael's Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.81 km |
| Katesgrove Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 29, 2017) | 1.85 km |
| Churchend Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 2.13 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG30 2BA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Dragons Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 29, 2022 | 0 m | |
| Caterlink at The Wren School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 18, 2018 | 109 m | |
| The Southcote Beefeater | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 1, 2019 | 132 m | |
| Beech House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 169 m | |
| Parkside International Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 14, 2019 | 179 m | |
| Sue Ryder Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 18, 2019 | 254 m | |
| Chilmington House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 22, 2019 | 266 m | |
| Jasmine House Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 28, 2020 | 344 m | |
| Parkside House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 26, 2019 | 367 m | |
| Berkslocal | Awaiting Inspection | 414 m | |
| Y M C A | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 20, 2020 | 468 m | |
| Hugh Faringdon School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2019 | 493 m | |
| Southcote Newsagency | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 21, 2019 | 507 m | |
| Caterlink at Southcote Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 30, 2021 | 600 m | |
| Cranbury College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 651 m | |
| Holroyd Howe at St Edwards School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2019 | 656 m | |
| The Mansion House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2019 | 690 m | |
| The Abbey House Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2020 | 715 m | |
| Chartwells at Battle Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2019 | 769 m | |
| The Spread Eagle | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 29, 2020 | 771 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG30 2BA - Data from Apr 2022
| Parkside Road | 45 m | |
| Parkside Road | 64 m | |
| Monks Way | 108 m | |
| Southcote Road | 173 m | |
| Liebenrood Road | 200 m | |
| Cheapside | 1.76 km | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 1.9 km | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 729 m | |
| Reading West Rail Station | 1.11 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 2.19 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 47.94 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 64.58 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG30 2BA - Data from Dec 2021
| The Rookery | 968 m | |
| Lousehill Copse | 1.74 km | |
| Comparts Plantation | 2.1 km | |
| Holy Brook | 2.16 km | |
| Round Copse | 2.39 km | |
| Norcot Scours | 2.43 km | |
| Buck's Stream | 2.48 km | |
| The Moor | 2.5 km | |
| Buck's Eyot | 2.55 km | |
| St Mary's Island | 2.55 km | |
| Piper's Island | 2.56 km | |
| Fry's Island | 2.58 km | |
| Blundell's Copse | 2.62 km | |
| Churchend Copse | 2.69 km | |
| The Warren | 2.71 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for RG30 2BA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.44704400 |
| Longitude | -0.99817300 |
| OS Easting | 469718 |
| OS Northing | 0172482 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Reading West |
| Electoral Ward | Southcote |
| 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 | E33040181 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 015 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 015A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |