RG2 8UQ Postcode in Reading
RG2 8UQ is the Postcode in Farmers Close
RG2 8UQ 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 (8UQ) 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:
- Postal Area. In our case RG which means Reading.
- Postal District. In our case RG2.
- Postal Sector. In our case RG2 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case UQ.
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 8UQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the RG2 8UQ postcode have the street address of Farmers Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the RG2 8UQ postcode is home to a bustling 120 residents!
RG2 8UQ is within the town of READING.
The RG2 8UQ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in RG2 8UQ are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached.
Most properties in RG2 8UQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.
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Map of the Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for RG2 8UQ
The telephone area code for RG2 8UQ is 0118 Reading.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 51.4134913406 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.965617674062 |
How far is the postcode from the Centre of London?
The RG2 8UQ postcode is 36.77 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).
The distance by road is 40.92 miles. Taking the following route.
Swallowfield Drive (0.11 miles), A33 (0.14 miles), M4 (33.16 miles), A4 (4.46 miles).
Retail and Shopping near RG2 8UQ
Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
BENNET ROAD
READING
0.99
RG2 0QX
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SHINFIELD ROAD
READING
1.26
RG2 8EX
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NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE
READING
1.34
RG2 7QA
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BUCKLAND ROAD
READING
1.38
RG2 7SW
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Reading
2.81
N
352.84
Woodley
3.79
NE
42.73
Wokingham
5.74
E
92.18
Crowthorne
8.08
ESE
112.44
Yateley
8.13
SE
128.53
Tadley
8.83
WSW
243.55
Henley-on-Thames
8.97
NNE
17.01
Fleet
10.63
SSE
150.11
Basingstoke
11.39
SSW
207.79
Thatcham
12.64
W
266.90
Wallingford
14.66
NNW
332.25
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Reading F.C.
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 18:00 to 21:00 
Heavy rain 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 83.00% SE 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 
Light rain 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 64.00% SSE 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Heavy rain 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 84.00% SW 13 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Light rain 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 60.00% WSW 16 mph 06:00 to 09:00 
Light rain shower (night) 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 42.00% WNW 13 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Overcast 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 15.00% NNW 11 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 11.00% NNW 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Partly cloudy (day) 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 6.00% NNW 11 mph 18:00 to 21:00 
Partly cloudy (night) 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 2.00% NW 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Partly cloudy (night) 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00% NW 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 
Clear night 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 1.00% WNW 9 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Clear night 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 1.00% WNW 11 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 1.00% WNW 9 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Sunny day 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 1.00% WNW 11 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Sunny day 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 0.00% NW 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Sunny day 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 1.00% WNW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Clear night 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 1.00% WNW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Partly cloudy (night) 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 2.00% WSW 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Partly cloudy (night) 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 5.00% SSW 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Partly cloudy (night) 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 7.00% NNW 7 mph 06:00 to 09:00 
Cloudy 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 12.00% SSE 7 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 14.00% N 7 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Partly cloudy (day) 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 11.00% NNW 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Sunny day 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 8.00% NW 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Light snow shower (night) 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 27.00% WNW 9 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Partly cloudy (night) 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 3.00% NW 9 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Clear night 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 2.00% W 9 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Clear night 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 1.00% WNW 9 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Clear night 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 0.00% WNW 9 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Sunny day 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00% WNW 9 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Sunny day 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 1.00% W 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Sunny day 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 2.00% W 9 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Clear night 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 3.00% WSW 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 6.00% SW 7 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 103.100 Median Mbps 39.000 Maximum Mbps 593.000
RG2 8UQ has an average download speed of 103.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
737 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
69% of postcodes (818,481) have slower broadband speeds.
31% of postcodes (365,423) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 10.900 Median Mbps 7.000 Maximum Mbps 39.000
RG2 8UQ has an average upload speed of 10.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,130 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
29% of postcodes (340,326) have slower upload speeds.
71% of postcodes (837,185) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Hillside Primary School
Address: Hillside Primary School, Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4HQ
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01189755771
Whiteknights Primary School
Address: Whiteknights Primary School, Fairlawn Green, Shinfield Rise, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8EP
Distance: 1.48 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: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01189883663
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
Address: Alder Grove Church of England Primary School, Alder Grove, Shinfield, Berkshire, RG2 9RA
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01183247218
The Ridgeway Primary School
Address: The Ridgeway Primary School, Hillbrow, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8JD
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01189375530
The Palmer Primary Academy
Address: The Palmer Primary Academy, 70 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PP
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: 01189375481
Shinfield Infant and Nursery School
Address: Shinfield Infant and Nursery School, School Green, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact:
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Address: Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Lulworth Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8LX
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01189375434
Geoffrey Field Infant School
Address: Geoffrey Field Infant School, Exbourne Road, Whitley Wood, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01189375473
Geoffrey Field Junior School
Address: Geoffrey Field Junior School, Exbourne Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01189375475
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
Address: Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School, Brixham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7RB
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01189375566
Green Park Village Primary Academy
Address: Green Park Village Primary Academy, 2 Flagstaff Road, Green Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 6AX
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01184676222
Grazeley Parochial Church of England Aided Primary School
Address: Grazeley Parochial Church of England Aided Primary School, Mereoak Lane, Grazeley, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1JY
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 01189883340
England Secondary Schools
John Madejski Academy
Address: John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8AF
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01189370200
Oakbank
Address: Oakbank, Hyde End Lane, Ryeish Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1ER
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01189883616
Nearest Dentists
SHINFIELD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: WHITLEY SOCIAL SERVICES, 268 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7PJ
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 221 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7HE
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
WHITLEY STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 45 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
MAIDEN PLACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 35 MAIDEN PLACE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, RG6 3HA
Distance: 2.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
WHITLEY WOOD PHARMACY
Address: 534 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8NY
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9872023
SHINFIELD PHARMACY
Address: SHINFIELD PRIM CARE CTR, SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9883540
VANTAGE CHEMIST
Address: 231 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HD
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9872850
WHITLEY 277 PHARMACY
Address: 277 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, RG2 0JA
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 872238
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: WELFORD HOUSE, BASINGSTOKE ROAD, SPENCERS WOOD, READING, RG7 1AA
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 882882
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 870300
Nearest Opticians
COSTCO OPTICIANS
Address: 100 SOUTH OAK WAY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 6UE
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (READING - SHINFIELD ROAD)
Address: UNIT A, WHITE KNIGHTS RETAIL CENTRE, 203-205 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
4195 LOWER EARLY
Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: :
D & R KIRK OPTICIANS
Address: 47 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
STEPHEN ABERY OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 46 GIPSY LANE, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HD
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [READING]
Address: LOWER GROUND LEVEL, HAVELL HOUSE, 62-66 QUEEN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4AZ
Distance: 2.74 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
SOUTH READING SURGERY
Address: 257 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8LE
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
SHINFIELD SURGERY
Address: SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
SHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SHINFIELD HOUSE, SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9769101
SOUTH READING & SHINFIELD GROUP MED PRAC
Address: SHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACT, SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 4029177
DR. M. D. SMITH
Address: THE SURGERY, MILLWORTH LANE, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EN
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9884620
LONG BARN LANE SURGERY
Address: 22 LONG BARN LANE, WHITLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7SZ
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9871377
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: 2.80 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: 4.00 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: 3.58 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: 3.14 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: 3.09 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: 5.31 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: 4.87 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: 4.91 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: 4.16 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: 7.08 miles
Pangbourne
Address: Pangbourne station, Shooters Hill, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7DY
Postcode: RG8 7DY
Line: Great Western Main Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.32 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: 7.50 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: 9.22 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: 9.22 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M4 J11Distance: 0.67 milesDriving Time: 1.41 minutesM4 J12Distance: 5.43 milesDriving Time: 6.42 minutesM4 J10Distance: 5.84 milesDriving Time: 6.41 minutesM3 J5Distance: 11.77 milesDriving Time: 16.50 minutesM3 J4ADistance: 15.41 milesDriving Time: 19.52 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands?
Council Tax Bands for RG2 8UQ Council Tax Band Number of Properties Band C 39 Band D 5
What Addresses are in this Postcode?
Addresses for Farmers Close, Reading, which have the RG2 8UQ Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Earley and Woodley Member or Parliament 
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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
Year High Low Average Sales 2016 £315,000 £315,000 £315,000 1 2020 £292,500 £292,500 £292,500 1 2021 £260,000 £260,000 £260,000 1
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near RG2 8UQ Supermarket Distance Directions Aldi, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0NT 2.19 miles Directions to Aldi Morrisons, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0HB 2.32 miles Directions to Morrisons Iceland, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ 2.40 miles Directions to Iceland Asda, Asda Mall, Lower Earley District Centre, Lower Earley, READING, RG6 5TT 2.58 miles Directions to Asda Iceland, Rose Kiln Lane, READING, RG2 0SN 3.51 miles Directions to Iceland
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near RG2 8UQ Burger King Distance Directions Reading Gateway, Reading, RG2 0DE 0.46 miles Directions to Reading Gateway Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN 2.87 miles Directions to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall Reading M4, Eastbound, Reading, RG30 3UQ 3.11 miles Directions to Reading M4, Eastbound Reading Station Concourse, Reading, RG1 1LZ 3.12 miles Directions to Reading Station Concourse
Mcdonald's Restaurants near RG2 8UQ Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG 0.93 miles Directions to McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ 1.49 miles Directions to McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG 2.73 miles Directions to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP 2.99 miles Directions to McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP
KFC Restaurants near RG2 8UQ Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG 0.93 miles Directions to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA 1.31 miles Directions to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD 3.07 miles Directions to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ 3.11 miles Directions to KFC Reading - M4 West Services KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR 3.91 miles Directions to KFC Reading - Oxford Road
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENNET ROAD | READING | 0.99 | RG2 0QX | View on Google Maps | |
| SHINFIELD ROAD | READING | 1.26 | RG2 8EX | View on Google Maps | |
| NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE | READING | 1.34 | RG2 7QA | View on Google Maps | |
| BUCKLAND ROAD | READING | 1.38 | RG2 7SW | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.81 | N | 352.84 |
| Woodley | 3.79 | NE | 42.73 |
| Wokingham | 5.74 | E | 92.18 |
| Crowthorne | 8.08 | ESE | 112.44 |
| Yateley | 8.13 | SE | 128.53 |
| Tadley | 8.83 | WSW | 243.55 |
| Henley-on-Thames | 8.97 | NNE | 17.01 |
| Fleet | 10.63 | SSE | 150.11 |
| Basingstoke | 11.39 | SSW | 207.79 |
| Thatcham | 12.64 | W | 266.90 |
| Wallingford | 14.66 | NNW | 332.25 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Reading F.C.
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 83.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 64.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 84.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 60.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 42.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 15.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 14.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light snow shower (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 27.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 2.00% | W 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | W 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 6.00% | SW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 103.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
RG2 8UQ has an average download speed of 103.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
737 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
69% of postcodes (818,481) have slower broadband speeds.
31% of postcodes (365,423) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 10.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 7.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
RG2 8UQ has an average upload speed of 10.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
7,130 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
29% of postcodes (340,326) have slower upload speeds.
71% of postcodes (837,185) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Hillside Primary School
Address: Hillside Primary School, Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4HQ
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: 01189755771
Whiteknights Primary School
Address: Whiteknights Primary School, Fairlawn Green, Shinfield Rise, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8EP
Distance: 1.48 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: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01189883663
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
Address: Alder Grove Church of England Primary School, Alder Grove, Shinfield, Berkshire, RG2 9RA
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01183247218
The Ridgeway Primary School
Address: The Ridgeway Primary School, Hillbrow, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8JD
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01189375530
The Palmer Primary Academy
Address: The Palmer Primary Academy, 70 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PP
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: 01189375481
Shinfield Infant and Nursery School
Address: Shinfield Infant and Nursery School, School Green, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact:
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Address: Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Lulworth Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8LX
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01189375434
Geoffrey Field Infant School
Address: Geoffrey Field Infant School, Exbourne Road, Whitley Wood, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01189375473
Geoffrey Field Junior School
Address: Geoffrey Field Junior School, Exbourne Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01189375475
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
Address: Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School, Brixham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7RB
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01189375566
Green Park Village Primary Academy
Address: Green Park Village Primary Academy, 2 Flagstaff Road, Green Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 6AX
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: 01184676222
Grazeley Parochial Church of England Aided Primary School
Address: Grazeley Parochial Church of England Aided Primary School, Mereoak Lane, Grazeley, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1JY
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: 01189883340
England Secondary Schools
John Madejski Academy
Address: John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8AF
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: 01189370200
Oakbank
Address: Oakbank, Hyde End Lane, Ryeish Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1ER
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01189883616
Nearest Dentists
SHINFIELD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: WHITLEY SOCIAL SERVICES, 268 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7PJ
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 221 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7HE
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
WHITLEY STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 45 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
MAIDEN PLACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 35 MAIDEN PLACE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, RG6 3HA
Distance: 2.41 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
WHITLEY WOOD PHARMACY
Address: 534 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8NY
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9872023
SHINFIELD PHARMACY
Address: SHINFIELD PRIM CARE CTR, SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9883540
VANTAGE CHEMIST
Address: 231 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HD
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9872850
WHITLEY 277 PHARMACY
Address: 277 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, RG2 0JA
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 872238
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: WELFORD HOUSE, BASINGSTOKE ROAD, SPENCERS WOOD, READING, RG7 1AA
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 882882
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 870300
Nearest Opticians
COSTCO OPTICIANS
Address: 100 SOUTH OAK WAY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 6UE
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (READING - SHINFIELD ROAD)
Address: UNIT A, WHITE KNIGHTS RETAIL CENTRE, 203-205 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
4195 LOWER EARLY
Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: :
D & R KIRK OPTICIANS
Address: 47 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
STEPHEN ABERY OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 46 GIPSY LANE, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HD
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [READING]
Address: LOWER GROUND LEVEL, HAVELL HOUSE, 62-66 QUEEN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4AZ
Distance: 2.74 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
SOUTH READING SURGERY
Address: 257 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8LE
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
SHINFIELD SURGERY
Address: SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
SHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SHINFIELD HOUSE, SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9769101
SOUTH READING & SHINFIELD GROUP MED PRAC
Address: SHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACT, SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 4029177
DR. M. D. SMITH
Address: THE SURGERY, MILLWORTH LANE, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EN
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9884620
LONG BARN LANE SURGERY
Address: 22 LONG BARN LANE, WHITLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7SZ
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9871377
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: 2.80 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: 4.00 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: 3.58 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: 3.14 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: 3.09 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: 5.31 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: 4.87 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: 4.91 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: 4.16 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: 7.08 miles
Pangbourne
Address: Pangbourne station, Shooters Hill, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7DY
Postcode: RG8 7DY
Line: Great Western Main Line
Company: Great Western Railway
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.32 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: 7.50 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: 9.22 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: 9.22 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band C | 39 |
| Band D | 5 |
What Addresses are in this Postcode?
Addresses for Farmers Close, Reading, which have the RG2 8UQ Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Earley and Woodley |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Yuan Yang |
| Political Party | Labour |
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 CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £292,500 | £292,500 | £292,500 | 1 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0NT | 2.19 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0HB | 2.32 miles | Directions to Morrisons |
| Iceland, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ | 2.40 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Asda, Asda Mall, Lower Earley District Centre, Lower Earley, READING, RG6 5TT | 2.58 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Iceland, Rose Kiln Lane, READING, RG2 0SN | 3.51 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Gateway, Reading, RG2 0DE | 0.46 miles | Directions to Reading Gateway |
| Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN | 2.87 miles | Directions to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall |
| Reading M4, Eastbound, Reading, RG30 3UQ | 3.11 miles | Directions to Reading M4, Eastbound |
| Reading Station Concourse, Reading, RG1 1LZ | 3.12 miles | Directions to Reading Station Concourse |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 0.93 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG |
| McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ | 1.49 miles | Directions to McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ |
| McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG | 2.73 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG |
| McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP | 2.99 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 0.93 miles | Directions to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA | 1.31 miles | Directions to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road |
| KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD | 3.07 miles | Directions to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park |
| KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ | 3.11 miles | Directions to KFC Reading - M4 West Services |
| KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR | 3.91 miles | Directions to KFC Reading - Oxford Road |