RG2 8NR 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 (8NR) 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 NR.
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 8NR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the RG2 8NR postcode have the street address of Northumberland Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the RG2 8NR postcode is home to a bustling 55 residents!
It is situated within the post town of READING within the old postal county of Berkshire.
RG2 8NR is within the town of Reading.
The RG2 8NR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in RG2 8NR are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these flats, most are detached. The remainder are end-terraced, semi-detached and unknown. Of these bungalows, most are mid-terraced. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in RG2 8NR are social housing with the rest being social housing.
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Map of the RG2 8NR Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for RG2 8NR
The telephone area code for RG2 8NR is 0118 Reading.
Map Coordinates for RG2 8NR
| Latitude | 51.4228905947 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.959825159256 |
How far is the RG2 8NR Postcode from the Centre of London?
The RG2 8NR postcode is 36.41 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).
The distance by road is 41.51 miles. Taking the following route.
Northumberland Avenue (0.03 miles), B3031 (0.54 miles), A33 (0.21 miles), M4 (33.16 miles), A4 (4.46 miles).
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the RG2 8NR Postcode?
Download Speeds For RG2 8NR
| Average Mbps | 78.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 29.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
RG2 8NR has an average download speed of 78.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
746 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
54% of postcodes (636,428) have slower broadband speeds.
46% of postcodes (547,467) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For RG2 8NR
| Average Mbps | 8.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 6.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
RG2 8NR has an average upload speed of 8.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,753 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
17% of postcodes (198,235) have slower upload speeds.
83% of postcodes (981,653) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of RG2 8NR Postcode
England Primary Schools
Radstock Primary School
Address: Radstock Primary School, Radstock Lane, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 5UZ
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01189869050
Whiteknights Primary School
Address: Whiteknights Primary School, Fairlawn Green, Shinfield Rise, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8EP
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact:
The Ridgeway Primary School
Address: The Ridgeway Primary School, Hillbrow, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8JD
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01189375530
The Palmer Primary Academy
Address: The Palmer Primary Academy, 70 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PP
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01189375481
Shinfield Infant and Nursery School
Address: Shinfield Infant and Nursery School, School Green, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact:
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Address: Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Lulworth Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8LX
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: 01189375434
Geoffrey Field Infant School
Address: Geoffrey Field Infant School, Exbourne Road, Whitley Wood, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: 01189375473
Geoffrey Field Junior School
Address: Geoffrey Field Junior School, Exbourne Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH
Distance: 0.12 miles
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: 1.47 miles
Contact:
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
Address: Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School, Brixham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7RB
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: 01189375566
Green Park Village Primary Academy
Address: Green Park Village Primary Academy, 2 Flagstaff Road, Green Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 6AX
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01184676222
England Secondary Schools
Reading Girls' School
Address: Reading Girls' School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01189861336
Reading Girls' School
Address: Reading Girls' School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact:
John Madejski Academy
Address: John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8AF
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: 01189370200
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near RG2 8NR
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: WHITLEY SOCIAL SERVICES, 268 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7PJ
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 221 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7HE
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
SHINFIELD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
WHITLEY STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 45 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: :
THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (READING) LTD
Address: 27, ERLEIGH ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 5LU
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near RG2 8NR
WHITLEY WOOD PHARMACY
Address: 534 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8NY
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9872023
VANTAGE CHEMIST
Address: 231 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HD
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9872850
WHITLEY 277 PHARMACY
Address: 277 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, RG2 0JA
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 872238
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 870300
BOOTS
Address: ASDA MALL, LOWER EARLEY DISTRICT CENTRE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5GA
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9311750
BASINGSTOKE ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 71 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0ER
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9875712
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near RG2 8NR
SPECSAVERS (READING - SHINFIELD ROAD)
Address: UNIT A, WHITE KNIGHTS RETAIL CENTRE, 203-205 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO OPTICIANS
Address: 100 SOUTH OAK WAY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 6UE
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
4195 LOWER EARLY
Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
D & R KIRK OPTICIANS
Address: 47 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [READING]
Address: LOWER GROUND LEVEL, HAVELL HOUSE, 62-66 QUEEN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4AZ
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (READING ORACLE CENTRE)
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 2.19 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near RG2 8NR
SOUTH READING SURGERY
Address: 257 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8LE
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
LONG BARN LANE SURGERY
Address: 22 LONG BARN LANE, WHITLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7SZ
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9871377
CHALFONT SURGERY
Address: CHALFONT SURGERY, CHALFONT CLOSE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5HZ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9669222
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE, 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, RG2 7HE
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE, 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, RG2 7HE
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9874551
DR. T. UNDERWOOD
Address: CHANCELLOR HOUSE SURGERY, 6 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7BW
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9310006
Motorway Junctions near RG2 8NR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near RG2 8NR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the RG2 8NR Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band A | 8 |
| Band B | 6 |
| Band C | 13 |
| Band E | 1 |
What Addresses are in the RG2 8NR Postcode?
Addresses for Northumberland Avenue, Reading, which have the RG2 8NR Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the RG2 8NR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Reading West Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Alok Sharma |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the RG2 8NR Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Reading Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Reading at the following link Reading.How much is the Council Tax?
Reading Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Reading charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the RG2 8NR Postcode 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 CouncilPostcodes near the RG2 8NR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the RG2 8NR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0NT | 1.31 miles | Directions from RG2 8NR to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0HB | 1.45 miles | Directions from RG2 8NR to Morrisons |
| Iceland, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ | 1.74 miles | Directions from RG2 8NR to Iceland |
| Asda, Asda Mall, Lower Earley District Centre, Lower Earley, READING, RG6 5TT | 1.87 miles | Directions from RG2 8NR to Asda |
| Iceland, Rose Kiln Lane, READING, RG2 0SN | 2.66 miles | Directions from RG2 8NR to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the RG2 8NR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Gateway, Reading, RG2 0DE | 0.67 miles | Directions from RG2 8NR to Reading Gateway |
| Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN | 2.29 miles | Directions from RG2 8NR to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall |
| Reading Station Concourse, Reading, RG1 1LZ | 2.51 miles | Directions from RG2 8NR to Reading Station Concourse |
| Reading M4, Eastbound, Reading, RG30 3UQ | 3.25 miles | Directions from RG2 8NR to Reading M4, Eastbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 0.90 miles | Directions from RG2 8NR to McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG |
| McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ | 1.08 miles | Directions from RG2 8NR to McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ |
| McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG | 2.12 miles | Directions from RG2 8NR to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG |
| McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS | 2.39 miles | Directions from RG2 8NR to McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA | 0.70 miles | Directions from RG2 8NR to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road |
| KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 0.90 miles | Directions from RG2 8NR to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD | 2.42 miles | Directions from RG2 8NR to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park |
| KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ | 3.24 miles | Directions from RG2 8NR to KFC Reading - M4 West Services |
| KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR | 3.54 miles | Directions from RG2 8NR to KFC Reading - Oxford Road |