Postcode RG30 2SG (Reading)

Map showing RG30 2SG and nearby postcodes

The postcode RG30 2SG is located in Reading It was introduced in July 1995 and is an active postcode. RG30 2SG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

RG30 2SG 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 2SG as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.

The closest road name to RG30 2SG is Walkers Place which is centered 69 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Waverley Road and is 183 m away. The closest railway station is Reading West Rail Station, 861 m away.

The closest primary school to RG30 2SG (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 2SG is The Spread Eagle and is 197 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 448 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 1, 2020.

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

Policing for RG30 2SG 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 2SG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Walkers Place 69 m
Lundy Lane 157 m
Wantage Road 159 m
Westbourne Terrace 161 m
Elm Park 168 m
Norfolk Road 176 m
Suffolk Road 199 m
Wilson Road 228 m
Tofrek Terrace 252 m
Rutland Road 253 m
Kent Road 284 m
Aberford Close 294 m
Canford Court 314 m
Waverley Road 341 m
Windrush Way 372 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode RG30 2SG

Introduction July 1995
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 2SG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Wilson Primary School Good
(November 28, 2018)
105 m
Battle Primary Academy Good
(May 1, 2019)
365 m
St Edward's Prep 737 m
The WREN School Good
(June 20, 2018)
906 m
Ranikhet Academy Good
(May 13, 2021)
1.01 km
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Good
(September 26, 2017)
1.03 km
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School Good
(February 7, 2017)
1.06 km
All Saints Junior School Outstanding
(July 10, 2013)
1.06 km
Oxford Road Community School Good
(December 11, 2018)
1.1 km
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Good
(July 3, 2018)
1.13 km
King's Academy Prospect Requires improvement
(May 1, 2019)
1.23 km
Southcote Primary School Good
(November 9, 2017)
1.24 km
St Michael's Primary School Good
(November 7, 2017)
1.37 km
Civitas Academy Good
(September 19, 2018)
1.49 km
St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School 1.52 km
Manor Primary School Good
(September 12, 2017)
1.64 km
The Holy Brook School Good
(March 8, 2019)
1.64 km
The Avenue Special School Outstanding
(September 25, 2019)
1.7 km
Thames Valley School Requires improvement
(December 8, 2021)
1.7 km
Moorlands Primary School Good
(March 12, 2020)
1.76 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Choice, Hazeldene Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 7, 2019
74 m
Lacto Lyfe Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
85 m
Chartwells at Wilson Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 10, 2018
105 m
Causeway Care Homes Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
April 27, 2019
178 m
The Spread Eagle Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
September 29, 2020
197 m
Chartwells at Battle Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 20, 2019
365 m
Cranbury College School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 16, 2020
379 m
Y M C A Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
January 20, 2020
410 m
Today's Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 10, 2018
417 m
Avila Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 5, 2021
448 m
Avilah Foods Manufacturers/packers 2
Needs Improvement
January 20, 2022
448 m
Mr Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 1, 2020
448 m
Pizza Hut Delivery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 10, 2021
448 m
Shakes N Flavours Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 8, 2019
448 m
The Higher Life Retailers - other Exempt
April 13, 2019
448 m
Zabka Reading Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 25, 2019
448 m
Atif Superstore Retailers - other 4
Good
September 29, 2018
476 m
Betty's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
September 27, 2019
476 m
Church of God of Prophecy Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
February 19, 2019
476 m
GPR Food & Wine Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
December 19, 2019
476 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Waverley Road Bus Stop/Station 183 m
Parkside Road Bus Stop/Station 234 m
Waverley Road Bus Stop/Station 271 m
Parkside Road Bus Stop/Station 274 m
Penroath Avenue Bus Stop/Station 348 m
Cheapside Taxi Rank 1.88 km
Bridge Street Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 2.18 km
Reading West Rail Station Rail 861 m
Reading West Rail Station Rail 950 m
Reading Rail Station Rail 2.21 km
London Oxford Airport Air 47.08 km
London Luton Airport Air 64.25 km

Nearby Nature

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

The Rookery Woodland Or Forest 644 m
Lousehill Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Comparts Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.44 km
Norcot Scours Inland Water 1.57 km
Round Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.64 km
Buck's Stream Inland Water 1.65 km
St Mary's Island Island 1.73 km
Buck's Eyot Island 1.74 km
The Moor Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
Appletree Eyot Island 1.9 km
The Warren Woodland Or Forest 1.97 km
Blundell's Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Poplar Island Island 2.09 km
Piper's Island Island 2.29 km
Churchend Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.33 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for RG30 2SG - 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 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.45403200
Longitude -1.00364700
OS Easting 469327
OS Northing 0173254
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: Asian traits
Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix
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 4C3