The postcode RG4 8JY is located in Reading It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 2000.RG4 8JY is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
RG4 8JY is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 8.4 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 8JY as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.
The closest road name to RG4 8JY is Newlands Avenue which is centered 157 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Newlands Avenue and is 97 m away. The closest railway station is Reading Rail Station, 1.38 km away.
The closest primary school to RG4 8JY (for ages 11 and under) is Caversham Preparatory School. 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 8JY is Wishing Well and is 2.5 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 2.41 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 5, 2018.
Policing for RG4 8JY 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 RG4 8JY and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG4 8JY, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG4 8JY
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | June 2000 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from RG4 8JY - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham Preparatory School | Independent school | 3-11 | 92 m | |
| Queen Anne's School | Independent school | 11-19 | 161 m | |
| Caversham Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (February 26, 2009) | 488 m |
| Hemdean House School | Independent school | 4-11 | 547 m | |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (June 20, 2019) | 608 m |
| Thameside Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 708 m |
| The Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 11, 2018) | 1.13 km |
| Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 2, 2018) | 1.2 km |
| Emmer Green Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 23, 2012) | 1.25 km |
| E P Collier Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 7, 2017) | 1.26 km |
| Micklands Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 25, 2019) | 1.26 km |
| Civitas Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (September 19, 2018) | 1.87 km |
| Caversham Park Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (November 21, 2017) | 1.91 km |
| St Martin's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 1.95 km |
| The Heights Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 24, 2017) | 2.01 km |
| The Deenway Montessori School | Independent school | 3-16 | Good (February 1, 2018) | 2.03 km |
| New Town Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 2.12 km |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading | Independent school | 11-17 | 2.18 km | |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (December 5, 2018) | 2.19 km |
| Oxford Road Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2018) | 2.28 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG4 8JY - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee at Tesco | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 18, 2020 | 2.34 km | |
| Elles Baguettes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 5, 2018 | 2.41 km | |
| Reading West Food | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 28, 2018 | 2.41 km | |
| Tea People | Exempt August 7, 2019 | 2.44 km | |
| Lidl | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 4, 2019 | 2.47 km | |
| McDonalds | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2018 | 2.47 km | |
| Bina Continental Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 10, 2022 | 2.5 km | |
| Brazilian food | Awaiting Inspection | 2.5 km | |
| Cake Box | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2019 | 2.5 km | |
| Istanbul Food Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 20, 2020 | 2.5 km | |
| Nico Sweet Cake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 22, 2022 | 2.5 km | |
| Oishi | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 29, 2021 | 2.5 km | |
| Pound Plus | Exempt August 10, 2017 | 2.5 km | |
| Reading Food Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 11, 2021 | 2.5 km | |
| Reading Tandoori | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 14, 2019 | 2.5 km | |
| Rio Grande Meat Market | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement May 11, 2021 | 2.5 km | |
| Tequila Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 20, 2022 | 2.5 km | |
| Traditional Romanesc | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2020 | 2.5 km | |
| Wishing Well | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2017 | 2.5 km | |
| K B Superstores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 15, 2020 | 2.51 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG4 8JY - Data from Apr 2022
| Newlands Avenue | 97 m | |
| Newlands Avenue | 109 m | |
| Balmore Drive | 116 m | |
| Balmore Drive | 158 m | |
| Rufus Isaacs Road | 234 m | |
| Cheapside | 1.95 km | |
| Bridge Street Taxi Rank | 2.19 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.38 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.38 km | |
| Reading Rail Station | 1.52 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 46.5 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 61.11 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG4 8JY - Data from Dec 2021
| Piper's Island | 914 m | |
| Beech Wood | 962 m | |
| Fry's Island | 997 m | |
| View Island | 1.2 km | |
| The Common | 1.32 km | |
| Milestone Wood | 1.79 km | |
| Cucumber Wood | 1.93 km | |
| Holy Brook | 1.94 km | |
| Clayfield Copse | 1.99 km | |
| The Warren | 2.07 km | |
| Blackhouse Wood | 2.16 km | |
| Chambers Copse | 2.34 km | |
| Buck's Eyot | 2.51 km | |
| St Mary's Island | 2.57 km | |
| Buck's Stream | 2.66 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.47203200 |
| Longitude | -0.96811000 |
| OS Easting | 471768 |
| OS Northing | 0175290 |
| OS Positional Quality | Approximate to within 50 metres |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Reading East |
| Electoral Ward | Thames |
| 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: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Communal retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Reading BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Reading BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040110 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Reading 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Reading 003C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B2 |