RG2 7BN 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 (7BN) 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 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BN.
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 7BN postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is READING DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the RG2 7BN postcode have the street address of Shinfield Road
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 9 individuals call the RG2 7BN postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of READING within the old postal county of Berkshire.
RG2 7BN is within the town of Reading.
The RG2 7BN postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. There is an equal mix of flats and bungalows in RG2 7BN. Of these flats, most are detached. The remainder are end-terraced and semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in RG2 7BN are privately rented with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the RG2 7BN Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for RG2 7BN
The telephone area code for RG2 7BN is 0118 Reading.
Map Coordinates for RG2 7BN
| Latitude | 51.4404156459 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.951729641247 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for RG2 7BN
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How far is the RG2 7BN Postcode from the Centre of London?
The RG2 7BN postcode is 35.88 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).
The distance by road is 40.81 miles. Taking the following route.
A327 (0.75 miles), B3350 (1.10 miles), A329 (1.08 miles), A329 (0.36 miles), A3290 (0.33 miles), A329(M) (1.48 miles), M4 (27.72 miles), A4 (4.46 miles).
Weather Forecast for RG2 7BN
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | S 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 9 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 17.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 18.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 21.00% | NW 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 50.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 50.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 19.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 17.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of RG2 7BN Postcode
England Primary Schools
Radstock Primary School
Address: Radstock Primary School, Radstock Lane, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 5UZ
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01189869050
Hillside Primary School
Address: Hillside Primary School, Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4HQ
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01189755771
Whiteknights Primary School
Address: Whiteknights Primary School, Fairlawn Green, Shinfield Rise, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8EP
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact:
The Ridgeway Primary School
Address: The Ridgeway Primary School, Hillbrow, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8JD
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01189375530
Aldryngton Primary School
Address: Aldryngton Primary School, Off Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HR
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01189265843
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Address: Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Church Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1EY
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01189261657
Earley St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Earley St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Church Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1EY
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact:
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Address: Alfred Sutton Primary School, 148 Wokingham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1JR
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01189375411
Redlands Primary School
Address: Redlands Primary School, Lydford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5QH
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01189375527
St John's Church of England Primary School
Address: St John's Church of England Primary School, 121-147 Orts Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3JN
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01189375540
St John's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Address: St John's CofE (Aided) Primary School, 121-147 Orts Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3JN
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact:
The Palmer Primary Academy
Address: The Palmer Primary Academy, 70 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PP
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: 01189375481
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: 0.70 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Reading Girls' School
Address: Reading Girls' School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact:
Maiden Erlegh School
Address: Maiden Erlegh School, Silverdale Rd, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HS
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: 01189262467
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Address: Maiden Erlegh School in Reading, 81 Crescent Road, Reading, RG1 5SL
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01189668065
UTC Reading
Address: UTC Reading, Crescent Road, East Reading, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5RQ
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01189381020
Reading Girls' School
Address: Reading Girls' School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01189861336
Reading School
Address: Reading School, Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01189015600
Reading School
Address: Reading School, Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact:
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01189015859
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near RG2 7BN
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7HE
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: :
THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (READING) LTD
Address: 27, ERLEIGH ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 5LU
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
WHITLEY STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 45 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: WHITLEY SOCIAL SERVICES, 268 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7PJ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
BUPA HEALTH AND DENTAL CENTRE
Address: CENTURION COURT, 64 LONDON ROAD, READING, RG1 5AS
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 221 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near RG2 7BN
CHRISTCHURCH ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 68 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, READING, RG2 7AZ
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 871868
ERLEIGH PHARMACY
Address: 85 ERLEIGH ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 5NN
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9663718
BASINGSTOKE ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 71 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0ER
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9875712
MILMAN ROAD PHARMACY
Address: GROUND FLOOR, MILMAN ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, 50 MILMAN ROAD, READING, RG2 0AR
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 864015
THE READING PHARMACY
Address: 105 WOKINGHAM ROAD, READING, RG6 1LH
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 262034
FOURWAYS PHARMACY
Address: 195 LONDON ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 3NX
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 660541
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near RG2 7BN
D & R KIRK OPTICIANS
Address: 47 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (READING - SHINFIELD ROAD)
Address: UNIT A, WHITE KNIGHTS RETAIL CENTRE, 203-205 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [READING]
Address: LOWER GROUND LEVEL, HAVELL HOUSE, 62-66 QUEEN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4AZ
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (READING ORACLE CENTRE)
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (READING)
Address: L42 THE ORACLE, 120-121 BROAD STREET, READING, RG1 2BD
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
4195 LOWER EARLY
Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near RG2 7BN
DR. T. UNDERWOOD
Address: CHANCELLOR HOUSE SURGERY, 6 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7BW
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9310006
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE, 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, RG2 7HE
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: :
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE, 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, RG2 7HE
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9874551
PEMBROKE SURGERY
Address: 31 ALEXANDRA ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 5PG
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9352121
WHITLEY VILLA SURGERY
Address: 1 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7AB
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
LONG BARN LANE SURGERY
Address: 22 LONG BARN LANE, WHITLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7SZ
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9871377
Transport Links near RG2 7BN
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: RG2 7BN
- Reading
Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZDistance: 1.91 milesDriving Time: 4.99 minutes - Earley
Earley station, Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DYDistance: 2.10 milesDriving Time: 4.37 minutes - Reading West
Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PYDistance: 2.44 milesDriving Time: 5.38 minutes - Winnersh Triangle
Winnersh Triangle station, Wharfdale Road, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5TSDistance: 3.58 milesDriving Time: 7.03 minutes - Winnersh
Winnersh station, Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5LUDistance: 4.08 milesDriving Time: 7.54 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near RG2 7BN
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near RG2 7BN
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the RG2 7BN Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band A | 1 |
| Band B | 1 |
| Band C | 2 |
| Band E | 2 |
What Addresses are in the RG2 7BN Postcode?
Addresses for Shinfield Road, Reading, which have the RG2 7BN Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the RG2 7BN Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Reading East Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Matt Rodda |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the RG2 7BN 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 7BN 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 7BN Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the RG2 7BN Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0NT | 1.47 miles | Directions from RG2 7BN to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0HB | 1.48 miles | Directions from RG2 7BN to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Rose Kiln Lane, READING, RG2 0SN | 1.82 miles | Directions from RG2 7BN to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Broad Street, READING, RG1 2BH | 2.14 miles | Directions from RG2 7BN to Sainsburys |
| Asda, Asda Mall, Lower Earley District Centre, Lower Earley, READING, RG6 5TT | 2.17 miles | Directions from RG2 7BN to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the RG2 7BN Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN | 1.40 miles | Directions from RG2 7BN to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall |
| Reading Station Concourse, Reading, RG1 1LZ | 1.51 miles | Directions from RG2 7BN to Reading Station Concourse |
| Reading Gateway, Reading, RG2 0DE | 1.80 miles | Directions from RG2 7BN to Reading Gateway |
| Reading M4, Eastbound, Reading, RG30 3UQ | 3.72 miles | Directions from RG2 7BN to Reading M4, Eastbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG | 1.19 miles | Directions from RG2 7BN to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG |
| McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS | 1.22 miles | Directions from RG2 7BN to McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS |
| McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ | 1.39 miles | Directions from RG2 7BN to McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ |
| McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP | 1.48 miles | Directions from RG2 7BN to McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA | 0.90 miles | Directions from RG2 7BN to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road |
| KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD | 1.31 miles | Directions from RG2 7BN to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park |
| KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 1.72 miles | Directions from RG2 7BN to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR | 3.05 miles | Directions from RG2 7BN to KFC Reading - Oxford Road |
| KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ | 3.71 miles | Directions from RG2 7BN to KFC Reading - M4 West Services |