RG1 8AX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (RG1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8AX) 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 RG1.
- Postal Sector. In our case RG4 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AX.
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 RG1 8AX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the RG1 8AX postcode have the street address of Caversham Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the RG1 8AX postcode is home to a bustling 52 residents!
It is situated within the post town of READING within the old postal county of Berkshire.
RG1 8AX is within the town of Reading.
The RG1 8AX postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in RG1 8AX are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced.
Most properties in RG1 8AX are privately rented with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the RG1 8AX Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for RG1 8AX
The telephone area code for RG1 8AX is 0118 Reading.
Map Coordinates for RG1 8AX
| Latitude | 51.4627432121 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.975214639912 |
How far is the RG1 8AX Postcode from the Centre of London?
The RG1 8AX postcode is 36.71 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).
The distance by road is 41.23 miles. Taking the following route.
A329 (1.40 miles), A4 (0.68 miles), A3290 (2.08 miles), A329(M) (1.55 miles), M4 (27.72 miles), A4 (4.46 miles).
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the RG1 8AX Postcode?
Download Speeds For RG1 8AX
| Average Mbps | 105.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
RG1 8AX has an average download speed of 105.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
749 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
71% of postcodes (836,997) have slower broadband speeds.
29% of postcodes (346,895) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For RG1 8AX
| Average Mbps | 11.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
RG1 8AX has an average upload speed of 11.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,704 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
33% of postcodes (387,829) have slower upload speeds.
67% of postcodes (788,108) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of RG1 8AX Postcode
England Primary Schools
Micklands Primary School
Address: Micklands Primary School, Micklands Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6LU
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01189375500
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: 1.10 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: 1.10 miles
Contact:
The Palmer Primary Academy
Address: The Palmer Primary Academy, 70 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PP
Distance: 1.75 miles
Contact: 01189375481
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Washington Road, Caversham, St Anne's School, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 5AA
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01189375537
The Hill Primary School
Address: The Hill Primary School, Peppard Road, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8TU
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: 01189375560
Emmer Green Primary School
Address: Emmer Green Primary School, Grove Road, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8LN
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01189375464
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: 1.36 miles
Contact:
Thameside Primary School
Address: Thameside Primary School, Harley Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8DB
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01189375551
St Mary and All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Mary and All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Wensley Road, Coley Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6DU
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact:
Caversham Primary School
Address: Caversham Primary School, Hemdean Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7RA
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01189375454
E P Collier Primary School
Address: E P Collier Primary School, Ross Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DZ
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: 01189375470
Katesgrove Primary School
Address: Katesgrove Primary School, Dorothy Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2NL
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01189375490
Coley Primary School
Address: Coley Primary School, Wolseley Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AZ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01189375461
Civitas Academy
Address: Civitas Academy, 90a Great Knollys Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7HL
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: 01184676720
Oxford Road Community School
Address: Oxford Road Community School, 146 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PJ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: 01189375511
All Saints Junior School
Address: All Saints Junior School, August House, Brownlow Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NP
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01189393362
All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School
Address: All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School, Brownlow Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NP
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01189375413
Battle Primary Academy
Address: Battle Primary Academy, Cranbury Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2TD
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01189375421
Wilson Primary School
Address: Wilson Primary School, Wilson Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2RW
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01189375573
The Heights Primary School
Address: The Heights Primary School, 129 Upper Woodcote Road, Reading, RG4 7LB
Distance: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01183570123
England Secondary Schools
Reading School
Address: Reading School, Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01189015600
Reading School
Address: Reading School, Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact:
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Address: Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8LR
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: 01189015800
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: 01189015859
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact:
The WREN School
Address: The WREN School, 61-63 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2BB
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01182143888
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near RG1 8AX
20 BRIDGE STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 20 BRIDGE STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8AA
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 19 PROSPECT STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8JB
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
FRIAR STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 FRIAR STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1DB
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
ZENITH HOUSE
Address: CHEAPSIDE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7AQ
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
PURESMILE READING LIMITED
Address: 9-10 MARKET PLACE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2EG
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
LEWIS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 124 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7NL
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near RG1 8AX
BOOTS
Address: 45 ST. MARTINS PRECINCT, CHURCH STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8BA
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9471602
BOOTS
Address: 47-48 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AE
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 57268
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 55-59 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AF
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9599772
SAOOD PHARMACY
Address: 104A OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7LL
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
CAVERSHAM PHARMACY
Address: 59 HEMDEAN ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 7SS
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9471776
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9571135
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near RG1 8AX
ROBIN JAMES OPTICIANS
Address: 44 CHURCH STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 8AU
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
EYESITE (READING)
Address: 142 FRIAR STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1EX
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (QV ST, READING)
Address: 12-14 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, READING, RG1 1TG
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BROAD ST, READING)
Address: 45 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AA
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (READING)
Address: L42 THE ORACLE, 120-121 BROAD STREET, READING, RG1 2BD
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (READING ORACLE CENTRE)
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near RG1 8AX
BROAD STREET HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 1ST FLOOR, BROAD ST HC, 103-105 BROAD STREET MALL, READING, RG1 7QA
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9028300
CHATHAM STREET SURGERY
Address: 121 CHATHAM STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7JE
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9505121
BALMORE PARK SURGERY
Address: 59A HEMDEAN ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG4 7SS
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9471455
ABBEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 41 RUSSELL STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7XD
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9573752
RUSSELL STREET SURGERY
Address: 79 RUSSELL STREET, READING, RG1 7XG
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 0844 4778553
LONDON STREET SURGERY
Address: 72 LONDON STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4SJ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 072994
Motorway Junctions near RG1 8AX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near RG1 8AX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the RG1 8AX Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band A | 5 |
| Band C | 1 |
| Band D | 6 |
What Addresses are in the RG1 8AX Postcode?
Addresses for Caversham Road, Reading, which have the RG1 8AX Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the RG1 8AX Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Reading East Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Matt Rodda |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the RG1 8AX 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 RG1 8AX 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 RG1 8AX Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the RG1 8AX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Vastern Court, Caversham Road, READING, RG1 8AL | 0.30 miles | Directions from RG1 8AX to Aldi |
| Waitrose, Church Street, Caversham, READING, RG4 8AY | 0.51 miles | Directions from RG1 8AX to Waitrose |
| Iceland, St. Martins Precinct, Church Street, Caversham, READING, RG4 8BA | 0.52 miles | Directions from RG1 8AX to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1DX | 0.65 miles | Directions from RG1 8AX to Sainsburys |
| Sainsburys, Broad Street, READING, RG1 2BH | 0.85 miles | Directions from RG1 8AX to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the RG1 8AX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Station Concourse, Reading, RG1 1LZ | 0.33 miles | Directions from RG1 8AX to Reading Station Concourse |
| Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN | 0.56 miles | Directions from RG1 8AX to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall |
| Reading Gateway, Reading, RG2 0DE | 3.08 miles | Directions from RG1 8AX to Reading Gateway |
| Reading M4, Eastbound, Reading, RG30 3UQ | 3.61 miles | Directions from RG1 8AX to Reading M4, Eastbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP | 0.43 miles | Directions from RG1 8AX to McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP |
| McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG | 0.70 miles | Directions from RG1 8AX to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG |
| McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS | 0.77 miles | Directions from RG1 8AX to McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS |
| McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS | 0.82 miles | Directions from RG1 8AX to McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD | 0.61 miles | Directions from RG1 8AX to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park |
| KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR | 1.68 miles | Directions from RG1 8AX to KFC Reading - Oxford Road |
| KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA | 2.71 miles | Directions from RG1 8AX to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road |
| KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 2.74 miles | Directions from RG1 8AX to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ | 3.60 miles | Directions from RG1 8AX to KFC Reading - M4 West Services |