Postcode RG4 8YU (Reading) Terminated May 1994

Map showing RG4 8YU and nearby postcodes

The postcode RG4 8YU is located in Reading It was introduced in August 1993 and terminated in May 1994.RG4 8YU is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

RG4 8YU is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.7 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 8YU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.

The closest road name to RG4 8YU is Cavendish Road which is centered 64 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Cavendish Road and is 36 m away. The closest railway station is Reading Rail Station, 2.63 km away.

The closest primary school to RG4 8YU (for ages 11 and under) is The Hill Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 11, 2018. 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 nearest takeaway food is available from Elles Baguettes and is 3.58 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on May 5, 2018.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Cavendish Road 64 m
Fishers Court 92 m
The Crest 127 m
Emmer Green Court 135 m
School Lane 143 m
Burleigh Mews 160 m
Langford Close 167 m
Grove Mews 190 m
Unity Close 193 m
Barnard Close 198 m
St Benets Way 210 m
Aldenham Close 232 m
Carisbrooke Close 254 m
Caversham Park Drive 281 m
Abingdon Drive 297 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode RG4 8YU

Introduction August 1993
Termination May 1994
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from RG4 8YU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Hill Primary School Good
(April 11, 2018)
165 m
Emmer Green Primary School Outstanding
(November 23, 2012)
480 m
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre Good
(October 2, 2018)
880 m
Caversham Park Primary School Good
(November 21, 2017)
909 m
St Martin's Catholic Primary School Good
(November 17, 2021)
1.03 km
Caversham Preparatory School 1.16 km
Micklands Primary School Good
(June 25, 2019)
1.32 km
Caversham Primary School Outstanding
(February 26, 2009)
1.38 km
Queen Anne's School 1.41 km
Hemdean House School 1.57 km
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Good
(June 20, 2019)
1.79 km
Thameside Primary School Good
(November 13, 2019)
1.96 km
The Heights Primary School Outstanding
(May 24, 2017)
2.32 km
E P Collier Primary School Good
(November 7, 2017)
2.5 km
New Town Primary School Good
(May 9, 2019)
3.06 km
Civitas Academy Good
(September 19, 2018)
3.09 km
St John's Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(December 5, 2018)
3.21 km
The Deenway Montessori School Good
(February 1, 2018)
3.22 km
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading 3.28 km
Kidmore End Church of England Primary School 3.37 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Costa Coffee at Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 18, 2020
3.42 km
Tea People Retailers - other Exempt
August 7, 2019
3.44 km
Crumbs Food Co / Mash Up / Honolulu Poke / Whip It Up Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
November 8, 2018
3.52 km
Elles Baguettes at Selco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 18, 2020
3.52 km
Natural Steps After School Club at the Globe Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
November 20, 2018
3.52 km
Saffron Alley Distributors/Transporters 5
Very Good
October 13, 2020
3.52 km
Elles Baguettes Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
May 5, 2018
3.58 km
Reading West Food Retailers - other 4
Good
April 28, 2018
3.58 km
Bina Continental Stores Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 10, 2022
3.64 km
Brazilian food Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
3.64 km
Cake Box Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 4, 2019
3.64 km
Istanbul Food Centre Retailers - other 4
Good
November 20, 2020
3.64 km
Nico Sweet Cake Other catering premises 1
Needs Major Improvement
March 22, 2022
3.64 km
Oishi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
September 29, 2021
3.64 km
Pound Plus Retailers - other Exempt
August 10, 2017
3.64 km
Reading Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
May 11, 2021
3.64 km
Reading Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 14, 2019
3.64 km
Rio Grande Meat Market Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
May 11, 2021
3.64 km
Tequila Off Licence Retailers - other 4
Good
January 20, 2022
3.64 km
Traditional Romanesc Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 20, 2020
3.64 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Cavendish Road Bus Stop/Station 36 m
Cavendish Road Bus Stop/Station 89 m
The Pond Bus Stop/Station 91 m
The Pond Bus Stop/Station 108 m
Black Horse Bus Stop/Station 120 m
Cheapside Taxi Rank 3.2 km
Bridge Street Taxi Rank Taxi Rank 3.43 km
Reading Rail Station Rail 2.63 km
Reading Rail Station Rail 2.64 km
Reading Rail Station Rail 2.77 km
London Oxford Airport Air 45.64 km
London Luton Airport Air 59.98 km

Nearby Nature

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

The Common Urban Greenspace 187 m
Clayfield Copse Woodland Or Forest 755 m
Cucumber Wood Woodland Or Forest 974 m
Beech Wood Woodland Or Forest 996 m
Blackhouse Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.03 km
Chambers Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.24 km
Milestone Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Appledon's Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.91 km
Beehive Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Comp Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.11 km
Piper's Island Island 2.13 km
Fry's Island Island 2.25 km
View Island Island 2.35 km
Dyson's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.36 km
Round Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.39 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.48286800
Longitude -0.96308400
OS Easting 472100
OS Northing 0176500
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
29364
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Thames Valley

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Reading East
Electoral Ward Peppard
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 E33040100
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Reading 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Reading 001A
Output Area / Small Area 4A2