RG2 8RN Postcode in Reading


RG2 8RN is the Postcode in Blandford Road

RG2 8RN is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (RG2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8RN) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

  1. Postal Area. In our case RG which means Reading.
  2. Postal District. In our case RG2.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case RG2 8.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RN.

The regional mail center for the post area RG is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the RG2 8RN postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the RG2 8RN postcode have the street address of Blandford Road

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 12 individuals call the RG2 8RN postcode their home.

RG2 8RN is within the town of READING.

The RG2 8RN postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in RG2 8RN are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.

Most properties in RG2 8RN are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Map of the Postcode
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Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Telephone Area Code for RG2 8RN

The telephone area code for RG2 8RN is 0118 Reading.

Map Coordinates

Latitude51.4216667408
Longitude-0.963779232415

How far is the postcode from the Centre of London?

The RG2 8RN postcode is 36.59 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).

The distance by road is 41.03 miles. Taking the following route.

Blandford Road (0.02 miles), Whitley Wood Road (0.04 miles), Whitley Wood Lane (0.01 miles), Whitley Wood Road (0.08 miles), A33 (0.14 miles), M4 (33.16 miles), A4 (4.46 miles).

walking distances
Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from this postcode © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Retail and Shopping near RG2 8RN

Street Town Locality Distance (Miles) Central Postcode Directions on Google Maps
BENNET ROAD READING 0.60 RG2 0QX View on Google Maps
NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE READING 0.77 RG2 7QA View on Google Maps
BUCKLAND ROAD READING 0.83 RG2 7SW View on Google Maps
SHINFIELD ROAD READING 0.83 RG2 8EX View on Google Maps
Nearest Town Distance (Miles) Direction Bearing
Reading 2.26 N 349.07
Woodley 3.34 NE 48.34
Wokingham 5.71 E 97.90
Crowthorne 8.24 ESE 116.30
Henley-on-Thames 8.41 NNE 17.62
Yateley 8.44 SE 131.88
Tadley 9.17 WSW 240.61
Fleet 11.08 SSE 151.92
Basingstoke 11.93 SSW 206.86
Thatcham 12.77 W 264.38
Wallingford 14.20 NNW 330.90

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast for Crosfields School

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00%SSE 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 9.00%SSE 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 9.00%SSE 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 7.00%SSW 2 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) 5.00%SW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 4.00%SW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 9.00%WSW 4 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 12.00%W 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for OvercastOvercast11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 11.00%NW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 6.00%NNW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%NNW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 1.00%N 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 1.00%NNW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 1.00%NNW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 2.00%NNW 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 2.00%NNW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 2.00%NNW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 5.00%NNW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00%NNW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 6.00%N 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 7.00%N 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 8.00%N 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 8.00%N 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 6.00%N 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 6.00%N 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 8.00%N 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 7.00%N 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 6.00%N 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 7.00%N 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 5.00%N 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 7.00%N 7 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like?

Download Speeds

Broadband speed meter very fast
Average Mbps125.100
Median Mbps86.100
Maximum Mbps331.000

RG2 8RN has an average download speed of 125.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

559 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

81% of postcodes (965,277) have slower broadband speeds.

18% of postcodes (218,805) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds

Broadband speed meter fast
Average Mbps15.300
Median Mbps14.000
Maximum Mbps36.000

RG2 8RN has an average upload speed of 15.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

11,213 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

68% of postcodes (804,433) have slower upload speeds.

31% of postcodes (368,995) have faster upload speeds.

Schools within a five minute Drive

England Primary Schools

Whiteknights Primary School

Address: Whiteknights Primary School, Fairlawn Green, Shinfield Rise, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8EP

Distance: 1.06 miles

Contact:

Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School

Address: Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School, Chestnut Crescent, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9EJ

Distance: 1.50 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189883663

Alder Grove Church of England Primary School

Address: Alder Grove Church of England Primary School, Alder Grove, Shinfield, Berkshire, RG2 9RA

Distance: 1.21 miles

School Website

Contact: 01183247218

The Ridgeway Primary School

Address: The Ridgeway Primary School, Hillbrow, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8JD

Distance: 0.67 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189375530

The Palmer Primary Academy

Address: The Palmer Primary Academy, 70 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PP

Distance: 1.17 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189375481

Shinfield Infant and Nursery School

Address: Shinfield Infant and Nursery School, School Green, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9EH

Distance: 1.38 miles

Contact:

Christ The King Catholic Primary School

Address: Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Lulworth Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8LX

Distance: 0.13 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189375434

Geoffrey Field Infant School

Address: Geoffrey Field Infant School, Exbourne Road, Whitley Wood, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH

Distance: 0.07 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189375473

Geoffrey Field Junior School

Address: Geoffrey Field Junior School, Exbourne Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH

Distance: 0.07 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189375475

New Christ Church Church of England (VA) Primary School

Address: New Christ Church Church of England (VA) Primary School, Milman Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0AY

Distance: 1.53 miles

Contact:

Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School

Address: Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School, Brixham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7RB

Distance: 0.61 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189375566

Green Park Village Primary Academy

Address: Green Park Village Primary Academy, 2 Flagstaff Road, Green Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 6AX

Distance: 1.44 miles

School Website

Contact: 01184676222

England Secondary Schools

Reading Girls' School

Address: Reading Girls' School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY

Distance: 1.02 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189861336

Reading Girls' School

Address: Reading Girls' School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY

Distance: 1.02 miles

Contact:

John Madejski Academy

Address: John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8AF

Distance: 0.24 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189370200

Oakbank

Address: Oakbank, Hyde End Lane, Ryeish Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1ER

Distance: 1.30 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189883616

Nearest Dentists

COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC

Address: WHITLEY SOCIAL SERVICES, 268 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7PJ

Distance: 0.67 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 221 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA

Distance: 0.89 miles

Contact: :

UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE

Address: 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7HE

Distance: 1.36 miles

Contact: :

SHINFIELD DENTAL CENTRE

Address: SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH

Distance: 1.38 miles

Contact: :

WHITLEY STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 45 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG

Distance: 1.64 miles

Contact: :

THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (READING) LTD

Address: 27, ERLEIGH ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 5LU

Distance: 2.02 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

WHITLEY WOOD PHARMACY

Address: 534 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8NY

Distance: 0.24 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9872023

WHITLEY 277 PHARMACY

Address: 277 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, RG2 0JA

Distance: 0.71 miles

Contact: tel: 01189 872238

VANTAGE CHEMIST

Address: 231 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HD

Distance: 0.84 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9872850

BASINGSTOKE ROAD PHARMACY

Address: 71 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0ER

Distance: 1.26 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9875712

ASDA PHARMACY

Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT

Distance: 1.34 miles

Contact: tel: 01189 870300

BOOTS

Address: ASDA MALL, LOWER EARLEY DISTRICT CENTRE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5GA

Distance: 1.34 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9311750

Nearest Opticians

COSTCO OPTICIANS

Address: 100 SOUTH OAK WAY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 6UE

Distance: 0.88 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (READING - SHINFIELD ROAD)

Address: UNIT A, WHITE KNIGHTS RETAIL CENTRE, 203-205 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA

Distance: 0.89 miles

Contact: :

4195 LOWER EARLY

Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT

Distance: 1.34 miles

Contact: :

D & R KIRK OPTICIANS

Address: 47 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG

Distance: 1.64 miles

Contact: :

OPTICAL EXPRESS [READING]

Address: LOWER GROUND LEVEL, HAVELL HOUSE, 62-66 QUEEN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4AZ

Distance: 2.17 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (READING ORACLE CENTRE)

Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH

Distance: 2.24 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

SOUTH READING SURGERY

Address: 257 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8LE

Distance: 0.30 miles

Contact: :

LONG BARN LANE SURGERY

Address: 22 LONG BARN LANE, WHITLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7SZ

Distance: 1.01 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9871377

UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE, 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, RG2 7HE

Distance: 1.36 miles

Contact: :

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP

Address: UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE, 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, RG2 7HE

Distance: 1.36 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9874551

CHALFONT SURGERY

Address: CHALFONT SURGERY, CHALFONT CLOSE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5HZ

Distance: 1.36 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9669222

SHINFIELD SURGERY

Address: SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH

Distance: 1.38 miles

Contact: :

Transport Links

Train Stations

Earley

Address: Earley station, Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DY

Postcode: RG6 7DY

Line: North Downs Line|Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)

Company: South Western Railway

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 2.39 miles

Reading

Address: Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ

Postcode: RG1 1LZ

Line: Reading to Basingstoke Line|North Downs Line|Reading to Taunton Line|Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)|Great Western Main Line

Company:

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 2.59 miles

Reading West

Address: Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY

Postcode: RG1 7PY

Line: Reading to Basingstoke Line|Reading to Taunton Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 2.60 miles

Winnersh

Address: Winnersh station, Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5LU

Postcode: RG41 5LU

Line: North Downs Line|Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)

Company: South Western Railway

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 3.79 miles

Winnersh Triangle

Address: Winnersh Triangle station, Wharfdale Road, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5TS

Postcode: RG41 5TS

Line: North Downs Line|Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)

Company: South Western Railway

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 3.29 miles

Wargrave

Address: Wargrave station, Station Road, Wargrave, Berkshire, RG10 8EU

Postcode: RG10 8EU

Line: Henley Branch Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 6.48 miles

Twyford

Address: Twyford station, Station Road, Twyford, Berkshire, RG10 9NA

Postcode: RG10 9NA

Line: Great Western Main Line|Henley Branch Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 5.71 miles

Wokingham

Address: Wokingham station, Station Approach, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 2AP

Postcode: RG40 2AP

Line: North Downs Line|Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)

Company: South Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 5.27 miles

Tilehurst

Address: Tilehurst station, Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG31 6TH

Postcode: RG31 6TH

Line: Great Western Main Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 4.47 miles

Theale

Address: Theale station, Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AA

Postcode: RG7 4AA

Line: Reading to Taunton Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 4.86 miles

Mortimer

Address: Mortimer station, The Street, Mortimer, Berkshire, RG7 3NY

Postcode: RG7 3NY

Line: Reading to Basingstoke Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within ten minutes drive

Distance: 4.62 miles

Bramley (Hampshire)

Address: Bramley station, Sherfield Road, Bramley, Hampshire, RG26 5AG

Postcode: RG26 5AG

Line: Reading to Basingstoke Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 7.59 miles

Aldermaston

Address: Aldermaston station, Bath Road, Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4LB

Postcode: RG7 4LB

Line: Reading to Taunton Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 7.66 miles

Bracknell

Address: Bracknell station, Market Street, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1HX

Postcode: RG12 1HX

Line: Waterloo to Reading Line (Windsor Lines)

Company: South Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 9.16 miles

Midgham

Address: Midgham station, Station Road, Woolhampton, Berkshire, RG7 5SE

Postcode: RG7 5SE

Line: Reading to Taunton Line

Company: Great Western Railway

Time: within fifteen minutes drive

Distance: 9.39 miles

Distances are as the crow flies.

Motorway Junctions

M4 J11
Distance: 1.12 miles
Driving Time: 2.27 minutes
M4 J12
Distance: 5.88 miles
Driving Time: 7.28 minutes
M4 J10
Distance: 6.28 miles
Driving Time: 7.27 minutes
M3 J5
Distance: 12.22 miles
Driving Time: 17.36 minutes
A404(M) J9
Distance: 15.97 miles
Driving Time: 16.63 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands?

Council Tax Bands for RG2 8RN
Council Tax BandNumber of Properties
Band C4
Band D2

What Addresses are in this Postcode?

Addresses for Blandford Road, Reading, which have the RG2 8RN Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives?

Westminster ConstituencyEarley and Woodley
Member or Parliament
Yuan Yang
Yuan Yang
Contact DetailsContact Yuan Yang
Political PartyLabour

Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Reading council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries - Reading Borough Council

House Sales

Yearly House Sales
YearHighLowAverageSales
2018£330,000£330,000£330,0001

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What Popular Supermarkets are near?

Popular Supermarkets near RG2 8RN
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Aldi, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0NT1.32 miles Directions to Aldi
Morrisons, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0HB1.46 miles Directions to Morrisons
Iceland, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ2.02 miles Directions to Iceland
Asda, Asda Mall, Lower Earley District Centre, Lower Earley, READING, RG6 5TT2.16 miles Directions to Asda
Iceland, Rose Kiln Lane, READING, RG2 0SN2.68 miles Directions to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near?

Burger King Restaurants near RG2 8RN
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Reading Gateway, Reading, RG2 0DE0.48 miles Directions to Reading Gateway
Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN2.33 miles Directions to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall
Reading Station Concourse, Reading, RG1 1LZ2.57 miles Directions to Reading Station Concourse
Reading M4, Eastbound, Reading, RG30 3UQ3.09 miles Directions to Reading M4, Eastbound

Mcdonald's Restaurants near RG2 8RN
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG0.74 miles Directions to McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG
McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ1.26 miles Directions to McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ
McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG2.18 miles Directions to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG
McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP2.44 miles Directions to McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP

KFC Restaurants near RG2 8RN
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG0.74 miles Directions to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park
KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA0.89 miles Directions to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road
KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD2.50 miles Directions to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park
KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ3.08 miles Directions to KFC Reading - M4 West Services
KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR3.49 miles Directions to KFC Reading - Oxford Road