Postcode RG4 8BH (Reading)

Map showing RG4 8BH and nearby postcodes

The postcode RG4 8BH is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. RG4 8BH is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

RG4 8BH is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.1 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 RG4 8BH as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.

The closest road name to RG4 8BH is Falkland Road which is centered 119 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Westfield Road and is 76 m away. The closest railway station is Reading Rail Station, 832 m away.

The closest primary school to RG4 8BH (for ages 11 and under) is St Anne's Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 20, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre. The last OFSTED inspection on October 2, 2018 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of RG4 8BH is Wishing Well and is 2.14 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 5, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Elles Baguettes and is 2.02 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 5, 2018.

Policing for RG4 8BH 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 RG4 8BH and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to RG4 8BH, and the approximate distance away.

Falkland Road 119 m
Westfield Road 145 m
Hampden Road 146 m
Cromwell Road 153 m
Patrick Road 181 m
Washington Road 184 m
Elliots Way 196 m
Harley Road 200 m
Gosbrook Road 216 m
Short Street 264 m
South Street 269 m
Wolsey Road 280 m
North Street 287 m
Rufus Isaacs Road 290 m
Prospect Street 301 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode RG4 8BH

Introduction January 1980
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 RG4 8BH - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Good
(June 20, 2019)
202 m
Thameside Primary School Good
(November 13, 2019)
221 m
Queen Anne's School 405 m
Caversham Preparatory School 656 m
Hemdean House School 707 m
Caversham Primary School Outstanding
(February 26, 2009)
807 m
E P Collier Primary School Good
(November 7, 2017)
810 m
Civitas Academy Good
(September 19, 2018)
1.43 km
The Deenway Montessori School Good
(February 1, 2018)
1.48 km
Micklands Primary School Good
(June 25, 2019)
1.48 km
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 1.67 km
The Hill Primary School Good
(April 11, 2018)
1.67 km
New Town Primary School Good
(May 9, 2019)
1.7 km
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Good
(October 2, 2018)
1.72 km
St John's Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(December 5, 2018)
1.72 km
Kendrick School 1.78 km
Emmer Green Primary School Outstanding
(November 23, 2012)
1.81 km
Oxford Road Community School Good
(December 11, 2018)
1.86 km
Katesgrove Primary School Good
(November 29, 2017)
1.96 km
Coley Primary School Good
(July 3, 2018)
2.01 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG4 8BH - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Elles Baguettes Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 5, 2018
2.02 km
Reading West Food Retailers - other 4
Good
April 28, 2018
2.02 km
Costa Coffee at Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 18, 2020
2.05 km
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
November 4, 2019
2.06 km
McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 22, 2018
2.06 km
Bina Continental Stores Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 10, 2022
2.14 km
Brazilian food Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
2.14 km
Cake Box Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 4, 2019
2.14 km
Istanbul Food Centre Retailers - other 4
Good
November 20, 2020
2.14 km
Nico Sweet Cake Other catering premises 1
Needs Major Improvement
March 22, 2022
2.14 km
Oishi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
September 29, 2021
2.14 km
Pound Plus Retailers - other Exempt
August 10, 2017
2.14 km
Reading Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
May 11, 2021
2.14 km
Reading Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 14, 2019
2.14 km
Rio Grande Meat Market Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
May 11, 2021
2.14 km
Tequila Off Licence Retailers - other 4
Good
January 20, 2022
2.14 km
Traditional Romanesc Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 20, 2020
2.14 km
Wishing Well Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 5, 2017
2.14 km
K B Superstores Retailers - other 4
Good
February 15, 2020
2.14 km
Lloyds Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
December 30, 2017
2.14 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG4 8BH - Data from Apr 2022

Westfield Road Bus Stop/Station 76 m
Elizabeth House Bus Stop/Station 113 m
Falkland Road Bus Stop/Station 135 m
Westfield Road Bus Stop/Station 163 m
Kings Road Caversham Bus Stop/Station 233 m
Cheapside Taxi Rank 1.41 km
Bridge Street Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 1.63 km
Reading Rail Station Rail 832 m
Reading Rail Station Rail 833 m
Reading Rail Station Rail 968 m
London Oxford Airport Air 46.98 km
London Luton Airport Air 61.54 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG4 8BH - Data from Dec 2021

Fry's Island Island 468 m
Piper's Island Island 580 m
View Island Island 686 m
Holy Brook Inland Water 1.37 km
Beech Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
The Common Urban Greenspace 1.88 km
Milestone Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.09 km
The Warren Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
Cucumber Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.48 km
Buck's Eyot Island 2.5 km
Clayfield Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.52 km
St Mary's Island Island 2.56 km
Buck's Stream Inland Water 2.63 km
Blackhouse Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.65 km
Chambers Copse Woodland Or Forest 2.9 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.46696300
Longitude -0.96831100
OS Easting 471762
OS Northing 0174726
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
19431
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Thames Valley

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Reading East
Electoral Ward Caversham
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: Private renting new arrivals
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Reading BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Reading BUASD
Workplace Zone E33040112
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Reading 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Reading 004A
Output Area / Small Area 4A2