The postcode RG8 8QB is located in West Berkshire It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. RG8 8QB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
RG8 8QB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.8 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 RG8 8QB as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to RG8 8QB is Ashampstead Road which is centered 940 m away.
The closest railway station is Pangbourne Rail Station, 3.76 km away.
The closest primary school to RG8 8QB (for ages 11 and under) is Basildon C.E. Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 16, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Theale Green School.
The local pub for residents of RG8 8QB is Royal Oak, The and is 4.7 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 5, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for RG8 8QB 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 RG8 8QB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to RG8 8QB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode RG8 8QB
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from RG8 8QB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's School | Independent school | 2-13 | 708 m | |
| Basildon C.E. Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (November 16, 2017) | 1.74 km |
| Pangbourne College | Independent school | 11-19 | 2.09 km | |
| Bradfield College | Independent school | 13-18 | 2.42 km | |
| Englefield C.E. Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 9, 2019) | 3.99 km |
| Bradfield C.E. Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2019) | 4.08 km |
| Pangbourne Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 22, 2017) | 4.32 km |
| Yattendon C.E. Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 21, 2018) | 4.34 km |
| Whitchurch Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 5, 2009) | 4.52 km |
| Theale Green School | Academy | 11-18 | 5.21 km | |
| Theale C.E. Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 18, 2012) | 5.36 km |
| Denefield School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 5.75 km |
| Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2018) | 5.79 km |
| Little Heath School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (February 27, 2018) | 5.85 km |
| Long Lane Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 6.03 km |
| Springfield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 6.07 km |
| Downsway Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 6.09 km |
| Birch Copse Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 29, 2011) | 6.15 km |
| Beenham Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 14, 2017) | 6.24 km |
| Purley CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 23, 2021) | 6.39 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from RG8 8QB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Ltd at Yattendon Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 2, 2019 | 4.34 km | |
| Pantry,The | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 4.69 km | |
| Yattendon Village Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 4.69 km | |
| Royal Oak, The | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 5, 2020 | 4.7 km | |
| Harriet House School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2020 | 4.9 km | |
| The Pot Kiln | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 4, 2019 | 4.9 km | |
| Choice Care Group At Boxgrove House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2018 | 5.69 km | |
| Choice Care Group At Little Heath Court | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2018 | 5.69 km | |
| Harrison Catering Services Limited at Denefield School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2018 | 5.75 km | |
| The Living Rainforest Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2021 | 5.84 km | |
| Caterlink Ltd at Little Heath School | Awaiting Inspection | 5.85 km | |
| Fledglings Day Nursery At Little Heath School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 10, 2021 | 5.85 km | |
| IKEA Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 18, 2018 | 5.91 km | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop At Dunelm Mill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2022 | 5.91 km | |
| The Granary At Hall Place | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 27, 2015 | 5.94 km | |
| Harrison Catering Services at Long Lane Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 6, 2021 | 6.03 km | |
| Long Lane Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 7, 2021 | 6.03 km | |
| Purley Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 15, 2019 | 6.03 km | |
| Dolce at Springfield Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2021 | 6.07 km | |
| Funtastic Kids Ltd | Awaiting Inspection | 6.07 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to RG8 8QB - Data from Apr 2022
| Pangbourne Rail Station | 3.76 km | |
| Pangbourne Rail Station | 3.77 km | |
| Theale Rail Station | 6.02 km | |
| London Oxford Airport | 41.96 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to RG8 8QB - Data from Dec 2021
| Avenue Clump | 447 m | |
| Mount's Hill | 495 m | |
| Wallingford Wood | 638 m | |
| The Larches | 693 m | |
| Knapp's Wood | 745 m | |
| Chickory Plantation | 871 m | |
| Fuller's Copse | 899 m | |
| Lynch's Copse | 906 m | |
| William's Heath Plantation | 930 m | |
| Green Wood | 1.04 km | |
| Sannysfield Copse | 1.08 km | |
| Red Hill | 1.12 km | |
| Walk Copse | 1.29 km | |
| Siccar's Plantation | 1.3 km | |
| West Inhams Plantation | 1.38 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for RG8 8QB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 51.47003800 |
| Longitude | -1.13874700 |
| OS Easting | 459919 |
| OS Northing | 0174915 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Thames Valley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Newbury |
| Electoral Ward | Bradfield |
| Local Authority District | West Berkshire |
| 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 | E06000037 |
| Travel To Work Area | Newbury |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | Bradfield BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33040042 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
West Berkshire 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
West Berkshire 011C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |