RG8 9LB is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (RG8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (9LB) 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 OX which means Oxford.
- Postal District. In our case RG8.
- Postal Sector. In our case OX10 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LB.
The regional mail center for the post area OX 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 RG8 9LB postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the RG8 9LB postcode have the street address of Wantage Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the RG8 9LB postcode is home to a bustling 21 residents!
It is situated within the post town of READING within the old postal county of Berkshire.
RG8 9LB is within the village of Streatley.
The RG8 9LB postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in RG8 9LB are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these flats, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in RG8 9LB are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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Map of the RG8 9LB Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for RG8 9LB
| Latitude | 51.5274521334 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.14896584048 |
How far is the RG8 9LB Postcode from the Centre of London?
The RG8 9LB postcode is 44.07 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).
The distance by road is 51.18 miles. Taking the following route.
A329 (11.15 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 RG8 9LB Postcode?
Download Speeds For RG8 9LB
| Average Mbps | 163.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 200.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 300.000 |
RG8 9LB has an average download speed of 163.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
200 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
93% of postcodes (1,104,934) have slower broadband speeds.
7% of postcodes (79,507) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For RG8 9LB
| Average Mbps | 158.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 200.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 300.000 |
RG8 9LB has an average upload speed of 158.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
99% of postcodes (1,178,130) have slower upload speeds.
1% of postcodes (6,506) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of RG8 9LB Postcode
England Primary Schools
Goring Church of England Aided Primary School
Address: Goring Church of England Aided Primary School, Wallingford Road, Goring-on-Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0BG
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01491872289
Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School
Address: Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School, The Coombe, Streatley, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9QL
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01491872399
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near RG8 9LB
BOATHOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, GORING, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG8 9AB
Distance: 0.47 miles
Contact: :
HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE (PANGBOURNE) LTD
Address: 5A HIGH STREET, PANGBOURNE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG8 7AE
Distance: 4.01 miles
Contact: :
DENTALCARE - PANGBOURNE
Address: 17 READING ROAD, PANGBOURNE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG8 7LU
Distance: 4.07 miles
Contact: :
BYWAYS DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: CHECKENDON, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG8 0SP
Distance: 4.61 miles
Contact: :
WALLINGFORD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Address: READING ROAD, WALLINGFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX10 9DU
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: :
LAWRENCE & PINKERTON LIMITED
Address: 25 ST. MARYS STREET, WALLINGFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX10 0ET
Distance: 4.95 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.WALLINGFORDDENTIST.CO.UK
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near RG8 9LB
GORING PHARMACY
Address: HIGH STREET, GORING, READING, RG8 9AT
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01491 872124
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 1 THE POUND, CHOLSEY, WALLINGFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX10 9NS
Distance: 3.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01491 652392
PANGBOURNE PHARMACY
Address: 3 THE SQUARE, PANGBOURNE, READING, RG8 7AQ
Distance: 4.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 842935
BOOTS
Address: 7-8 MARKET PLACE, WALLINGFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX10 0EG
Distance: 5.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01491 839061
OVERDOWN PHARMACY
Address: 5 THE COLONNADE, OVERDOWN ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG31 6PR
Distance: 6.01 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9428990
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: WALLINGFORD ROAD, NORTH MORETON, DIDCOT, OX11 9BZ
Distance: 6.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01235 451303
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near RG8 9LB
VISION EXPRESS (PANGBOURNE)
Address: 12 WHITCHURCH ROAD, PANGBOURNE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG8 7BP
Distance: 4.02 miles
Contact: :
ROBERT STANLEY OPTICIANS (WALLINGFORD)
Address: 8 ST. MARTINS STREET, WALLINGFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX10 0AL
Distance: 5.05 miles
Contact: :
BAYFIELDS Z LTD - WALLINGFORD
Address: 8 ST. MARTINS STREET, WALLINGFORD, OX10 0AL
Distance: 5.05 miles
Contact: :
PATRICIA HAYSELDEN & PARTNERS
Address: 60 ST. MARYS STREET, WALLINGFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX10 0EL
Distance: 5.17 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (WALLINGFORD)
Address: 1 CASTLE STREET, WALLINGFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX10 8DL
Distance: 5.23 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (TILEHURST)
Address: 11 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AR
Distance: 6.69 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near RG8 9LB
GORING & WOODCOTE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, WAYSIDE GREEN, WOODCOTE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG8 0PR
Distance: 3.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01491 680686
DR HAMILTON
Address: WAYSIDE GREEN, WOODCOTE, READING, RG8 0QL
Distance: 3.20 miles
Contact: :
THE BOAT HOUSE SURGERY
Address: WHITCHURCH ROAD, PANGBOURNE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG8 7DP
Distance: 3.94 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9842234
THE BOATHOUSE SURGERY, PANGBOURNE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: WHITCHURCH ROAD, PANGBOURNE, READING, RG8 7DP
Distance: 3.94 miles
Contact: :
DR. LOWENTHAL
Address: THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE, HIGH STREET, COMPTON, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG20 6NJ
Distance: 4.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 578813
WALLINGFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: READING ROAD, WALLINGFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, OX10 9DU
Distance: 4.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01491 835577
Motorway Junctions near RG8 9LB
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near RG8 9LB
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the RG8 9LB Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band E | 3 |
| Band F | 2 |
| Band G | 7 |
| Band H | 0 |
What Addresses are in the RG8 9LB Postcode?
Addresses for Wantage Road, Streatley, Reading, which have the RG8 9LB Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the RG8 9LB Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Newbury Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Laura Farris |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the RG8 9LB Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire at the following link West Berkshire.How much is the Council Tax?
West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire 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 RG8 9LB Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of West Berkshire council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
West Berkshire LibrariesPostcodes near the RG8 9LB Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the RG8 9LB Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Lupton Road, WALLINGFORD, OX10 9BS | 7.75 miles | Directions from RG8 9LB to Lidl |
| Waitrose, St. Martins Street, WALLINGFORD, OX10 0EF | 8.30 miles | Directions from RG8 9LB to Waitrose |
| Tesco, Wallingford Road, North Moreton, DIDCOT, OX11 9BZ | 9.97 miles | Directions from RG8 9LB to Tesco |
| Aldi, Broadway, DIDCOT, OX11 8ET | 10.44 miles | Directions from RG8 9LB to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Central Drive, DIDCOT, OX11 7ND | 10.84 miles | Directions from RG8 9LB to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the RG8 9LB Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Centre, Didcot, OX11 7LG | 6.72 miles | Directions from RG8 9LB to The Orchard Centre |
| Reading M4, Eastbound, Reading, RG30 3UQ | 8.54 miles | Directions from RG8 9LB to Reading M4, Eastbound |
| Reading M4 (westbound), Reading, RG30 3UQ | 8.62 miles | Directions from RG8 9LB to Reading M4 (westbound) |
| Chieveley Service Station, Thatcham, RG18 9XX | 8.81 miles | Directions from RG8 9LB to Chieveley Service Station |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Oxford Road, Benson, WALLINGFORD, OX10 6LX | 6.66 miles | Directions from RG8 9LB to McDonald's, Oxford Road, Benson, WALLINGFORD, OX10 6LX |
| McDonald's, Bath Road, Calcot, READING, RG31 7SA | 6.94 miles | Directions from RG8 9LB to McDonald's, Bath Road, Calcot, READING, RG31 7SA |
| McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS | 8.42 miles | Directions from RG8 9LB to McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS |
| McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP | 8.96 miles | Directions from RG8 9LB to McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR | 7.37 miles | Directions from RG8 9LB to KFC Reading - Oxford Road |
| KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ | 8.53 miles | Directions from RG8 9LB to KFC Reading - M4 West Services |
| KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD | 9.31 miles | Directions from RG8 9LB to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park |
| KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 10.20 miles | Directions from RG8 9LB to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA | 11.11 miles | Directions from RG8 9LB to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road |