RG2 8PW 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 (8PW) 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 GU which means Guildford.
- Postal District. In our case RG2.
- Postal Sector. In our case RG2 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case PW.
The regional mail center for the post area GU 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 8PW 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 8PW postcode have the street address of Whitley Wood Lane
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the RG2 8PW postcode is home to a bustling 134 residents!
It is situated within the post town of READING within the old postal county of Berkshire.
RG2 8PW is within the town of Reading.
The RG2 8PW postcode area is composed of 97.62% residential properties, 2.38% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in RG2 8PW are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached. Of these flats, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in RG2 8PW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in RG2 8PW fall under these categories: Shops.
Shops include 177-179, Whitley Wood Lane.
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Map of the RG2 8PW Postcode
RG2 8PW: Points of Interest
Niki Convenience Store
Niki Convenience Store is a retail outlet located at 177-179 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8PW.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 97.62% |
| Commercial | 2.38% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for RG2 8PW
The telephone area code for RG2 8PW is 0118 Reading.
Map Coordinates for RG2 8PW
| Latitude | 51.4180336383 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.965774027293 |
How far is the RG2 8PW Postcode from the Centre of London?
The RG2 8PW postcode is 36.72 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).
The distance by road is 41.24 miles. Taking the following route.
Whitley Wood Lane (0.10 miles), B3031 (0.35 miles), A33 (0.21 miles), M4 (33.16 miles), A4 (4.46 miles).
Weather Forecast for RG2 8PW
Tue 7th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 0.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 7 mph |
Wed 8th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | E 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 0.00% | E 2 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 19.0°C) | 3.00% | S 2 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 4 mph |
Thu 9th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 19.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 4.00% | S 2 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 2 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 20.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph |
Fri 10th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | S 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 4.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 20.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 4 mph |
Sat 11th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | ESE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 0.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 21.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 22.0°C (feels like 21.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 20.0°C (feels like 20.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the RG2 8PW Postcode?
Download Speeds For RG2 8PW
| Average Mbps | 139.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
RG2 8PW has an average download speed of 139.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
385 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
87% of postcodes (1,033,417) have slower broadband speeds.
13% of postcodes (150,839) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For RG2 8PW
| Average Mbps | 17.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
RG2 8PW has an average upload speed of 17.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,615 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
87% of postcodes (1,031,153) have slower upload speeds.
12% of postcodes (147,873) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of RG2 8PW Postcode
England Primary Schools
Hillside Primary School
Address: Hillside Primary School, Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4HQ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01189755771
Whiteknights Primary School
Address: Whiteknights Primary School, Fairlawn Green, Shinfield Rise, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8EP
Distance: 1.27 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: 1.36 miles
Contact: 01189883663
The Ridgeway Primary School
Address: The Ridgeway Primary School, Hillbrow, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8JD
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: 01189375530
Shinfield Infant and Nursery School
Address: Shinfield Infant and Nursery School, School Green, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact:
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Address: Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Lulworth Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8LX
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01189375434
Geoffrey Field Infant School
Address: Geoffrey Field Infant School, Exbourne Road, Whitley Wood, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01189375473
Geoffrey Field Junior School
Address: Geoffrey Field Junior School, Exbourne Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01189375475
Grazeley Parochial Church of England Aided Primary School
Address: Grazeley Parochial Church of England Aided Primary School, Mereoak Lane, Grazeley, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1JY
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: 01189883340
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
Address: Alder Grove Church of England Primary School, Alder Grove, Shinfield, Berkshire, RG2 9RA
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01183247218
The Palmer Primary Academy
Address: The Palmer Primary Academy, 70 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PP
Distance: 1.43 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: 1.78 miles
Contact:
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
Address: Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School, Brixham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7RB
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01189375566
Green Park Village Primary Academy
Address: Green Park Village Primary Academy, 2 Flagstaff Road, Green Park, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 6AX
Distance: 1.43 miles
Contact: 01184676222
England Secondary Schools
Reading Girls' School
Address: Reading Girls' School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact:
Reading Girls' School
Address: Reading Girls' School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: 01189861336
John Madejski Academy
Address: John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8AF
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01189370200
Oakbank
Address: Oakbank, Hyde End Lane, Ryeish Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1ER
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01189883616
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near RG2 8PW
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: WHITLEY SOCIAL SERVICES, 268 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7PJ
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 221 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
SHINFIELD DENTAL CENTRE
Address: SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7HE
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
WHITLEY STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 45 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
KENDRICK VIEW DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 39 LONDON ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 5BL
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near RG2 8PW
WHITLEY WOOD PHARMACY
Address: 534 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8NY
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9872023
WHITLEY 277 PHARMACY
Address: 277 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, RG2 0JA
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 872238
VANTAGE CHEMIST
Address: 231 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HD
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9872850
SHINFIELD PHARMACY
Address: SHINFIELD PRIM CARE CTR, SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9883540
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 870300
BOOTS
Address: ASDA MALL, LOWER EARLEY DISTRICT CENTRE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5GA
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9311750
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near RG2 8PW
COSTCO OPTICIANS
Address: 100 SOUTH OAK WAY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 6UE
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (READING - SHINFIELD ROAD)
Address: UNIT A, WHITE KNIGHTS RETAIL CENTRE, 203-205 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
4195 LOWER EARLY
Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
D & R KIRK OPTICIANS
Address: 47 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [READING]
Address: LOWER GROUND LEVEL, HAVELL HOUSE, 62-66 QUEEN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4AZ
Distance: 2.42 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (READING ORACLE CENTRE)
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 2.48 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near RG2 8PW
SOUTH READING SURGERY
Address: 257 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8LE
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: :
SHINFIELD SURGERY
Address: SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
SHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SHINFIELD HOUSE, SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9769101
SOUTH READING & SHINFIELD GROUP MED PRAC
Address: SHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACT, SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 4029177
LONG BARN LANE SURGERY
Address: 22 LONG BARN LANE, WHITLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7SZ
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9871377
DR. M. D. SMITH
Address: THE SURGERY, MILLWORTH LANE, SHINFIELD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 9EN
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9884620
Transport Links near RG2 8PW
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: RG2 8PW
- Earley
Earley station, Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DYDistance: 3.24 milesDriving Time: 7.01 minutes - Reading
Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZDistance: 3.93 milesDriving Time: 7.45 minutes - Reading West
Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PYDistance: 3.94 milesDriving Time: 7.36 minutes - Winnersh Triangle
Winnersh Triangle station, Wharfdale Road, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5TSDistance: 4.76 milesDriving Time: 7.55 minutes - Winnersh
Winnersh station, Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5LUDistance: 5.13 milesDriving Time: 7.93 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near RG2 8PW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near RG2 8PW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the RG2 8PW Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band A | 2 |
| Band B | 1 |
| Band C | 24 |
| Band D | 13 |
| Band E | 7 |
What Addresses are in the RG2 8PW Postcode?
Addresses for Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, which have the RG2 8PW Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the RG2 8PW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Reading West Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Alok Sharma |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the RG2 8PW 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 8PW 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 CouncilHouse Sales in RG2 8PW
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £227,500 | £227,500 | £227,500 | 1 |
| 2012 | £214,000 | £214,000 | £214,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £128,500 | £220,000 | £174,250 | 2 |
| 2015 | £278,000 | £278,000 | £278,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £189,950 | £382,500 | £293,483 | 3 |
| 2017 | £198,000 | £285,000 | £241,500 | 2 |
| 2018 | £300,000 | £325,000 | £312,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | £305,000 | £300,000 | £301,167 | 6 |
| 2020 | £320,000 | £250,000 | £285,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | £367,500 | £350,000 | £358,750 | 2 |
| 2022 | £200,000 | £300,000 | £266,667 | 3 |
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Postcodes near the RG2 8PW Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the RG2 8PW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0NT | 1.69 miles | Directions from RG2 8PW to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0HB | 1.82 miles | Directions from RG2 8PW to Morrisons |
| Iceland, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ | 2.23 miles | Directions from RG2 8PW to Iceland |
| Asda, Asda Mall, Lower Earley District Centre, Lower Earley, READING, RG6 5TT | 2.39 miles | Directions from RG2 8PW to Asda |
| Iceland, Rose Kiln Lane, READING, RG2 0SN | 3.02 miles | Directions from RG2 8PW to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the RG2 8PW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Gateway, Reading, RG2 0DE | 0.33 miles | Directions from RG2 8PW to Reading Gateway |
| Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN | 2.56 miles | Directions from RG2 8PW to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall |
| Reading Station Concourse, Reading, RG1 1LZ | 2.80 miles | Directions from RG2 8PW to Reading Station Concourse |
| Reading M4, Eastbound, Reading, RG30 3UQ | 3.04 miles | Directions from RG2 8PW to Reading M4, Eastbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 0.74 miles | Directions from RG2 8PW to McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG |
| McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ | 1.38 miles | Directions from RG2 8PW to McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ |
| McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG | 2.41 miles | Directions from RG2 8PW to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG |
| McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP | 2.68 miles | Directions from RG2 8PW to McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 0.74 miles | Directions from RG2 8PW to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA | 1.10 miles | Directions from RG2 8PW to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road |
| KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD | 2.76 miles | Directions from RG2 8PW to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park |
| KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ | 3.03 miles | Directions from RG2 8PW to KFC Reading - M4 West Services |
| KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR | 3.64 miles | Directions from RG2 8PW to KFC Reading - Oxford Road |