RG2 9BP 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 (9BP) 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 BP.

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 9BP 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 9BP postcode have the street address of Shinfield Road

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 2 individuals call the RG2 9BP postcode their home.

It is situated within the post town of READING within the old postal county of Berkshire.

RG2 9BP is within the village of Shinfield.

The RG2 9BP postcode area is composed of 66.67% residential properties, 33.33% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. There is an equal mix of maisonettes and houses in RG2 9BP. Of these maisonettes, most are detached. Of these houses, most are detached.

Most properties in RG2 9BP are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

None Domestic Buildings in RG2 9BP fall under these categories: Food And Drink.

Food And Drink include The Black Boy, Shinfield Road.

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Map of the RG2 9BP Postcode

RG2 9BP: Points of Interest

The Shinfield Arms

The Shinfield Arms is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Shinfield Road, Shinfield, RG2 9BP.

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	66.67%
Commercial	33.33%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for RG2 9BP

The telephone area code for RG2 9BP is 0118 Reading.

Map Coordinates for RG2 9BP

Latitude	51.4131019818
Longitude	-0.950139897281

Ordnance Survey Maps for RG2 9BP

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How far is the RG2 9BP Postcode from the Centre of London?

The RG2 9BP postcode is 36.11 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).

The distance by road is 41.69 miles. Taking the following route.

B3270 (0.98 miles), M4 (33.16 miles), A4 (4.46 miles).

Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from RG2 9BP © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for RG2 9BP

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	1.00%	S 9 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)	4.00%	SSW 18 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	Sunny day	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	0.00%	S 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	0.00%	SSE 9 mph

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	0.00%	SSE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	7.0°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	Partly cloudy (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 9.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 4 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	6.00%	S 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	8.0°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	14.0°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)	17.00%	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	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 15.0°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 9BP Postcode

England Primary Schools

Hillside Primary School

Address: Hillside Primary School, Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4HQ

Distance: 0.86 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189755771

Whiteknights Primary School

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

Distance: 1.16 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: 0.70 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189883663

The Ridgeway Primary School

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

Distance: 0.94 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189375530

Shinfield Infant and Nursery School

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

Distance: 0.59 miles

Contact:

Christ The King Catholic Primary School

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

Distance: 0.87 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189375434

Geoffrey Field Infant School

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

Distance: 0.81 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189375473

Geoffrey Field Junior School

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

Distance: 0.81 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189375475

Lambs Lane Primary School

Address: Lambs Lane Primary School, Back Lane, Spencers Wood, Spencers Wood, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1JB

Distance: 2.17 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189883820

The Coombes Church of England Primary School

Address: The Coombes Church of England Primary School, School Road, Arborfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9NX

Distance: 2.25 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189760751

The Coombes Church of England Primary School

Address: The Coombes Church of England Primary School, School Road, Arborfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9NX

Distance: 2.25 miles

Contact:

Alder Grove Church of England Primary School

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

Distance: 0.59 miles

School Website

Contact: 01183247218

England Secondary Schools

John Madejski Academy

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

Distance: 0.98 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189370200

Oakbank

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

Distance: 0.96 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189883616

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near RG2 9BP

SHINFIELD DENTAL CENTRE

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

Distance: 0.59 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

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

Distance: 1.05 miles

Contact: :

COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC

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

Distance: 1.37 miles

Contact: :

MAIDEN PLACE (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 35 MAIDEN PLACE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, RG6 3HA

Distance: 1.84 miles

Contact: :

UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE

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

Distance: 1.89 miles

Contact: :

370 WOKINGHAM ROAD (DENTAL PRACTICE)

Address: 370 WOKINGHAM ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HT

Distance: 2.18 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near RG2 9BP

SHINFIELD PHARMACY

Address: SHINFIELD PRIM CARE CTR, SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH

Distance: 0.59 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9883540

WHITLEY WOOD PHARMACY

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

Distance: 0.60 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9872023

VANTAGE CHEMIST

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

Distance: 0.97 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9872850

ASDA PHARMACY

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

Distance: 1.09 miles

Contact: tel: 01189 870300

BOOTS

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

Distance: 1.09 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9311750

WHITLEY 277 PHARMACY

Address: 277 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, RG2 0JA

Distance: 1.49 miles

Contact: tel: 01189 872238

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near RG2 9BP

SPECSAVERS (READING - SHINFIELD ROAD)

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

Distance: 1.05 miles

Contact: :

4195 LOWER EARLY

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

Distance: 1.09 miles

Contact: :

COSTCO OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 1.56 miles

Contact: :

STEPHEN ABERY OPTICIANS LTD

Address: 46 GIPSY LANE, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HD

Distance: 2.19 miles

Contact: :

D & R KIRK OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 2.33 miles

Contact: :

OPTICAL EXPRESS [READING]

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

Distance: 2.83 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near RG2 9BP

SHINFIELD SURGERY

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

Distance: 0.59 miles

Contact: :

SHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

Distance: 0.59 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9769101

SOUTH READING & SHINFIELD GROUP MED PRAC

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

Distance: 0.59 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 4029177

SOUTH READING SURGERY

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

Distance: 0.60 miles

Contact: :

DR. M. D. SMITH

Address: THE SURGERY, MILLWORTH LANE, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EN

Distance: 0.73 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9884620

CHALFONT SURGERY

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

Distance: 1.15 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9669222

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Transport Links near RG2 9BP

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: RG2 9BP

Winnersh Triangle
Winnersh Triangle station, Wharfdale Road, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5TS
Distance: 3.94 miles
Driving Time: 6.12 minutes
Winnersh
Winnersh station, Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5LU
Distance: 4.31 miles
Driving Time: 6.49 minutes
Earley
Earley station, Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DY
Distance: 4.33 miles
Driving Time: 6.48 minutes
Reading
Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Distance: 5.03 miles
Driving Time: 9.07 minutes
Reading West
Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Distance: 5.05 miles
Driving Time: 8.97 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near RG2 9BP

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near RG2 9BP

M4 J11

Distance: 1.28 miles

Driving Time: 2.18 minutes

M4 J10

Distance: 5.23 miles

Driving Time: 6.88 minutes

M4 J12

Distance: 6.04 miles

Driving Time: 7.19 minutes

M3 J4A

Distance: 12.28 miles

Driving Time: 17.47 minutes

M3 J5

Distance: 12.39 miles

Driving Time: 17.27 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the RG2 9BP Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for RG2 9BP
Council Tax Band	Number of Properties
Band A	1
Band C	1
Band E	1
Band G	1
Band H	0

What Addresses are in the RG2 9BP Postcode?

Addresses for Shinfield Road, Shinfield, Reading, which have the RG2 9BP Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the RG2 9BP Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Wokingham Co Const
Member or Parliament	John Redwood
Contact Details	Contact John Redwood
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the RG2 9BP Postcode in?

The Council for this Postcode is Wokingham 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 Wokingham at the following link Wokingham.

How much is the Council Tax?

Wokingham 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 Wokingham charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the RG2 9BP Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Wokingham 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 - Wokingham Borough Council

House Sales in RG2 9BP

Yearly House Sales for RG2 9BP
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2017	£144,887	£144,887	£144,887	1

Postcodes near the RG2 9BP Postcode

RG2 9BX Brookers Hill RG2 9FL Cirrus Drive RG2 9AH Cutbush Lane West RG2 9ET Fuchsia Grove RG2 9AQ Mimosa Drive RG2 9FS Rossby RG2 9BE Shinfield Road RG2 9BS Shinfield Road

What Popular Supermarkets are near the RG2 9BP Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near RG2 9BP
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Iceland, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ	1.55 miles	Directions from RG2 9BP to Iceland
Asda, Asda Mall, Lower Earley District Centre, Lower Earley, READING, RG6 5TT	1.75 miles	Directions from RG2 9BP to Asda
Aldi, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0NT	2.59 miles	Directions from RG2 9BP to Aldi
Morrisons, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0HB	2.73 miles	Directions from RG2 9BP to Morrisons
Iceland, Rose Kiln Lane, READING, RG2 0SN	3.94 miles	Directions from RG2 9BP to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near the RG2 9BP Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near RG2 9BP
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Reading Gateway, Reading, RG2 0DE	1.06 miles	Directions from RG2 9BP to Reading Gateway
Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN	3.06 miles	Directions from RG2 9BP to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall
Reading Station Concourse, Reading, RG1 1LZ	3.27 miles	Directions from RG2 9BP to Reading Station Concourse
Reading M4, Eastbound, Reading, RG30 3UQ	3.77 miles	Directions from RG2 9BP to Reading M4, Eastbound

Mcdonald's Restaurants near RG2 9BP
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ	0.96 miles	Directions from RG2 9BP to McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ
McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG	1.49 miles	Directions from RG2 9BP to McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG
McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG	2.89 miles	Directions from RG2 9BP to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG
McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS	3.09 miles	Directions from RG2 9BP to McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS

KFC Restaurants near RG2 9BP
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA	1.04 miles	Directions from RG2 9BP to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road
KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG	1.49 miles	Directions from RG2 9BP to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park
KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD	3.15 miles	Directions from RG2 9BP to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park
KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ	3.76 miles	Directions from RG2 9BP to KFC Reading - M4 West Services
KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR	4.32 miles	Directions from RG2 9BP to KFC Reading - Oxford Road