RG42 5QN is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (RG42) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5QN) 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 RG42.
- Postal Sector. In our case RG42 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QN.
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 RG42 5QN postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BRACKNELL DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the RG42 5QN postcode have the street address of Howe Lane
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 8 individuals call the RG42 5QN postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of BRACKNELL within the old postal county of Berkshire.
RG42 5QN is within Jealott's Hill.
The RG42 5QN postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in RG42 5QN are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are detached. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in RG42 5QN are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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Map of the RG42 5QN Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for RG42 5QN
The telephone area code for RG42 5QN is 0118 Reading.
Map Coordinates for RG42 5QN
| Latitude | 51.4620601107 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.770362748845 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for RG42 5QN
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How far is the RG42 5QN Postcode from the Centre of London?
The RG42 5QN postcode is 27.92 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).
The distance by road is 31.90 miles. Taking the following route.
B3024 (0.90 miles), A330 (2.07 miles), A308(M) (0.57 miles), M4 (20.50 miles), A4 (4.46 miles).
Weather Forecast for RG42 5QN
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | N 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 15.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy rain | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 77.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 38.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 78.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 80.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 43.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 44.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 41.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 36.00% | WNW 11 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 18.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 18.00% | W 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 20.00% | W 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 20.00% | W 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 17.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 7 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 13.00% | S 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | S 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of RG42 5QN Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Holyport College
Address: Holyport College, Ascot Road, Holyport, Berkshire, SL6 3LE
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: 01628640150
England Primary Schools
Woodlands Park Primary School
Address: Woodlands Park Primary School, Heywood Avenue, Woodlands Park, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3JB
Distance: 2.51 miles
Contact:
White Waltham CofE Academy
Address: White Waltham CofE Academy, Waltham Road, White Waltham, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3SG
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: 01628822533
White Waltham CofE School
Address: White Waltham CofE School, Waltham Road, White Waltham, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3SG
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact:
Waltham St Lawrence Primary School
Address: Waltham St Lawrence Primary School, School Road, Waltham St Lawrence, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 0NU
Distance: 1.90 miles
Contact: 01189343248
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near RG42 5QN
WARWICK HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 104 MOORDALE AVENUE, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, RG42 1SY
Distance: 2.71 miles
Contact: :
WOODLANDS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: CANNON LANE, MAIDENHEAD, BERKSHIRE, SL6 3NR
Distance: 2.89 miles
Contact: :
ROUNDS HILL DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 WOKINGHAM ROAD, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, RG42 1PD
Distance: 3.01 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: SKIMPED HILL HEALTH CENTRE, SKIMPED HILL LANE, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, RG12 1LH
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: :
PARK HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 20 PARK ROAD, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, RG12 2LU
Distance: 3.30 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 11-13 HIGH STREET, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, RG12 1DL
Distance: 3.30 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near RG42 5QN
BINFIELD VILLAGE PHARMACY
Address: TERRACE ROAD NORTH, BINFIELD, BRACKNELL, RG42 5HR
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01344 868486
WOODLAND PARK PHARMACY
Address: WALTHAM ROAD, WOODLANDS PARK, MAIDENHEAD, BERKSHIRE, SL6 3NH
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: :
PRIESTWOOD PHARMACY
Address: 7 PRIESTWOOD SQUARE, BRACKNELL, RG42 1UD
Distance: 2.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01344 306357
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: JIGS LANE, WARFIELD, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, RG42 3JP
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01344 658449
BOOTS
Address: THE LEXICON SHOPPING CTR, 19-23 BRACCAN WALK, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, RG12 1BE
Distance: 3.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01344 303844
EVERCARING PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 4, ACORN HOUSE, LONGSHOT LANE, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, RG12 1RL
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: tel: 02033 183083
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near RG42 5QN
BOOTS OPTICIANS - BRACKNELL
Address: 19-23 BRACCAN WALK, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, RG12 1BE
Distance: 3.26 miles
Contact: :
BRACKNELL V.E LTD
Address: THE LEXICON CENTRE, 26 BRACCAN WALK, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, RG12 1BE
Distance: 3.26 miles
Contact: :
LONDON 4 DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: VENTURE HOUSE, 2 ARLINGTON SQUARE, DOWNSHIRE WAY, BRACKNELL, RG12 1WA
Distance: 3.27 miles
Contact: :
INSIGHT OPTICIANS (BRACKNELL)
Address: 15B PRINCESS SQUARE, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, RG12 1LS
Distance: 3.34 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BRACKNELL)
Address: 18 PRINCESS SQUARE, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, RG12 1LS
Distance: 3.34 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (TWYFORD)
Address: 7 CHURCH STREET, TWYFORD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG10 9DN
Distance: 4.25 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near RG42 5QN
DR. S. SWAN
Address: NEVILLE HALL, WALTHAM ST. LAWRENCE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG10 0JP
Distance: 2.56 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9403939
BINFIELD SURGERY
Address: BINFIELD HEALTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE, WOOD LANE, BINFIELD, BRACKNELL, RG42 4EX
Distance: 2.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01344 286264
WOODLANDS PARK SURGERY
Address: 15 WOODLANDS PARK ROAD, WOODLANDS PARK, MAIDENHEAD, BERKSHIRE, SL6 3NW
Distance: 2.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01628 825523
THE GAINSBOROUGH PRACTICE
Address: 1 COUNTY LANE, WARFIELD, BRACKNELL, RG42 3JP
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: :
DR. MACHRAY
Address: THE WATERFIELD PRACTICE, 1 COUNTY LANE, WHITEGROVE, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, RG42 3JP
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01344 869771
THE GAINSBOROUGH PRACTICE
Address: 1 COUNTY LANE, WARFIELD, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, RG42 3JP
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01344 428742
Transport Links near RG42 5QN
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: RG42 5QN
- Bracknell
Bracknell station, Market Street, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1HXDistance: 4.75 milesDriving Time: 8.14 minutes - Twyford
Twyford station, Station Road, Twyford, Berkshire, RG10 9NADistance: 5.50 milesDriving Time: 7.40 minutes - Maidenhead
Maidenhead station, Station Approach, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 1EWDistance: 5.53 milesDriving Time: 8.87 minutes - Wokingham
Wokingham station, Station Approach, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 2APDistance: 6.15 milesDriving Time: 10.74 minutes - Martins Heron
Martins Heron station, Whitton Road, Martins Heron, Berkshire, RG12 9TZDistance: 7.14 milesDriving Time: 10.31 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near RG42 5QN
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near RG42 5QN
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the RG42 5QN Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Windsor Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Adam Afriyie |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the RG42 5QN Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Bracknell Forest 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 Bracknell Forest at the following link Bracknell Forest.How much is the Council Tax?
Bracknell Forest 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 Bracknell Forest 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 RG42 5QN Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Bracknell Forest 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 | Bracknell Forest CouncilPostcodes near the RG42 5QN Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the RG42 5QN Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, County Lane, Warfield, BRACKNELL, RG42 3JP | 4.81 miles | Directions from RG42 5QN to Tesco |
| Waitrose, Bond Way, BRACKNELL, RG12 1RQ | 5.02 miles | Directions from RG42 5QN to Waitrose |
| Morrisons, Skimped Hill Lane, BRACKNELL, RG12 1EN | 5.37 miles | Directions from RG42 5QN to Morrisons |
| Tesco, Whitton Road, BRACKNELL, RG12 9TZ | 6.60 miles | Directions from RG42 5QN to Tesco |
| Waitrose, London Road, Twyford, READING, RG10 9EH | 6.87 miles | Directions from RG42 5QN to Waitrose |
What Popular Restaurants are near the RG42 5QN Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Carnival Field Leisure Park, Wokingham, RG40 2AT | 4.79 miles | Directions from RG42 5QN to Carnival Field Leisure Park |
| Reading Station Concourse, Reading, RG1 1LZ | 8.65 miles | Directions from RG42 5QN to Reading Station Concourse |
| Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN | 8.81 miles | Directions from RG42 5QN to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall |
| Reading Gateway, Reading, RG2 0DE | 9.25 miles | Directions from RG42 5QN to Reading Gateway |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, High Street, BRACKNELL, RG12 1EA | 3.26 miles | Directions from RG42 5QN to McDonald's, High Street, BRACKNELL, RG12 1EA |
| McDonald's, Wildridings Road, BRACKNELL, RG12 7WT | 4.04 miles | Directions from RG42 5QN to McDonald's, Wildridings Road, BRACKNELL, RG12 7WT |
| McDonald's, High Street, MAIDENHEAD, SL6 1JT | 4.69 miles | Directions from RG42 5QN to McDonald's, High Street, MAIDENHEAD, SL6 1JT |
| McDonald's, Telford Drive, SLOUGH, SL1 9LA | 6.79 miles | Directions from RG42 5QN to McDonald's, Telford Drive, SLOUGH, SL1 9LA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Bagshot Road, BRACKNELL, RG12 9SE | 4.07 miles | Directions from RG42 5QN to KFC Bracknell - Bagshot Road |
| KFC, Bridge Avenue, MAIDENHEAD, SL6 1RS | 4.80 miles | Directions from RG42 5QN to KFC Maidenhead - Bridge Avenue |
| KFC, Dedworth Road, WINDSOR, SL4 5BD | 5.84 miles | Directions from RG42 5QN to KFC Windsor - Dedworth Road |
| KFC, Bath Road, SLOUGH, SL1 5QL | 6.70 miles | Directions from RG42 5QN to KFC Cippenham - Bath Road |
| KFC, Farnham Road, SLOUGH, SL1 4XB | 7.83 miles | Directions from RG42 5QN to KFC Slough - Farnham Road |