Postcode RG30 2RX (Reading)

Map showing RG30 2RX and nearby postcodes

The postcode RG30 2RX is located in Reading It was introduced in July 2003 and is an active postcode. RG30 2RX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

RG30 2RX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.9 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 2RX as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.

The closest road name to RG30 2RX is Lundy Lane which is centered 46 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Waverley Road and is 214 m away. The closest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, 971 m away.

The closest primary school to RG30 2RX (for ages 11 and under) is Wilson Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 28, 2018. 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 2RX is The Spread Eagle and is 307 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on September 29, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Mr Cod and is 473 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 1, 2020.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 0.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for RG30 2RX is covered by the Thames Valley police force association and Berkshire West is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to RG30 2RX and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to RG30 2RX, and the approximate distance away.

Lundy Lane 46 m
Westbourne Terrace 64 m
Walkers Place 137 m
Wantage Road 206 m
Tofrek Terrace 221 m
Waverley Road 230 m
Aberford Close 233 m
Wilson Road 234 m
Verney Mews 241 m
Elm Park 261 m
Windrush Way 278 m
Norfolk Road 286 m
Tuxford Mews 292 m
Beecham Road 384 m
Wilton Road 419 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode RG30 2RX

Introduction July 2003
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from RG30 2RX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Wilson Primary School Good
(November 28, 2018)
86 m
Battle Primary Academy Good
(May 1, 2019)
473 m
St Edward's Prep 848 m
Ranikhet Academy Good
(May 13, 2021)
902 m
The WREN School Good
(June 20, 2018)
975 m
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Good
(July 3, 2018)
1.02 km
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Good
(September 26, 2017)
1.06 km
King's Academy Prospect Requires improvement
(May 1, 2019)
1.16 km
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School Good
(February 7, 2017)
1.17 km
All Saints Junior School Outstanding
(July 10, 2013)
1.17 km
Oxford Road Community School Good
(December 11, 2018)
1.2 km
St Michael's Primary School Good
(November 7, 2017)
1.27 km
Southcote Primary School Good
(November 9, 2017)
1.27 km
Civitas Academy Good
(September 19, 2018)
1.58 km
The Avenue Special School Outstanding
(September 25, 2019)
1.6 km
Thames Valley School Requires improvement
(December 8, 2021)
1.6 km
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School 1.61 km
Manor Primary School Good
(September 12, 2017)
1.61 km
The Holy Brook School Good
(March 8, 2019)
1.61 km
Moorlands Primary School Good
(March 12, 2020)
1.65 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG30 2RX - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Lacto Lyfe Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
58 m
Chartwells at Wilson Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 10, 2018
86 m
Choice, Hazeldene Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 7, 2019
92 m
Causeway Care Homes Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
April 27, 2019
215 m
The Spread Eagle Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
September 29, 2020
307 m
Livability Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
November 24, 2019
430 m
Reading Sea Cadets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 18, 2019
467 m
Avila Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 5, 2021
473 m
Avilah Foods Manufacturers/packers 2
Needs Improvement
January 20, 2022
473 m
Mr Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 1, 2020
473 m
Pizza Hut Delivery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 10, 2021
473 m
Shakes N Flavours Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 8, 2019
473 m
The Higher Life Retailers - other Exempt
April 13, 2019
473 m
Zabka Reading Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 25, 2019
473 m
Chartwells at Battle Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 20, 2019
473 m
The Mansion House Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
June 17, 2019
479 m
Mary Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 22, 2016
488 m
Cranbury College School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
490 m
Y M C A Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
January 20, 2020
502 m
Chillim Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
December 5, 2019
513 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG30 2RX - Data from Apr 2022

Waverley Road Bus Stop/Station 214 m
Waverley Road Bus Stop/Station 277 m
Parkside Road Bus Stop/Station 321 m
Parkside Road Bus Stop/Station 371 m
Water Road Bus Stop/Station 381 m
Cheapside Taxi Rank 1.99 km
Bridge Street Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 2.29 km
Reading West Rail Station Rail 971 m
Reading West Rail Station Rail 1.05 km
Reading Rail Station Rail 2.3 km
London Oxford Airport Air 47 km
London Luton Airport Air 64.3 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG30 2RX - Data from Dec 2021

The Rookery Woodland Or Forest 585 m
Lousehill Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.02 km
Comparts Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.33 km
Norcot Scours Inland Water 1.5 km
Round Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Buck's Stream Inland Water 1.61 km
St Mary's Island Island 1.7 km
Buck's Eyot Island 1.71 km
The Moor Woodland Or Forest 1.79 km
Appletree Eyot Island 1.82 km
Blundell's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
The Warren Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Poplar Island Island 2 km
Churchend Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.23 km
Piper's Island Island 2.37 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for RG30 2RX - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Gas Consumption

7 meters consuming 35,727 kWh - mean 5,104 kWh : median 4,307 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

5 meters consuming 14,063 kWh - mean 2,813 kWh : median 2,746 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for RG30 2RX - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.45430800
Longitude -1.00516000
OS Easting 469220
OS Northing 0173283
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
11158
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Thames Valley

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000038
Travel To Work Area Reading

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 E33040131
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Reading 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Reading 008F
Output Area / Small Area 4A3