RG1 5AL 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 (5AL) 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 RG6 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AL.
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 5AL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is READING DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the RG1 5AL postcode have the street address of London Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the RG1 5AL postcode is home to a bustling 25 residents!
It is situated within the post town of READING within the old postal county of Berkshire.
RG1 5AL is within the town of Reading.
The RG1 5AL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in RG1 5AL are maisonettes. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these maisonettes, most are end-terraced. The remainder are mid-terraced and unknown. Of these flats, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are unknown and end-terraced. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced.
Most properties in RG1 5AL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the RG1 5AL Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for RG1 5AL
The telephone area code for RG1 5AL is 0118 Reading.
Map Coordinates for RG1 5AL
| Latitude | 51.4504880209 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.965055443842 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for RG1 5AL
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 159 Reading, Wokingham and Pangbourne | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 175 Reading & Windsor | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
How far is the RG1 5AL Postcode from the Centre of London?
The RG1 5AL postcode is 36.36 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).
The distance by road is 40.46 miles. Taking the following route.
A4 (1.41 miles), A3290 (2.08 miles), A329(M) (1.55 miles), M4 (27.72 miles), A4 (4.46 miles).
Weather Forecast for RG1 5AL
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | N 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 47.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 16.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 20.00% | NW 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 38.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 39.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 21.00% | N 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 15.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | N 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 12.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | N 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the RG1 5AL Postcode?
Download Speeds For RG1 5AL
| Average Mbps | 113.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
RG1 5AL has an average download speed of 113.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
622 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
75% of postcodes (890,723) have slower broadband speeds.
25% of postcodes (293,296) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For RG1 5AL
| Average Mbps | 11.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
RG1 5AL has an average upload speed of 11.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,953 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
34% of postcodes (405,527) have slower upload speeds.
65% of postcodes (770,161) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of RG1 5AL Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Reading Girls' School
Address: Reading Girls' School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact:
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Address: Maiden Erlegh School in Reading, 81 Crescent Road, Reading, RG1 5SL
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01189668065
UTC Reading
Address: UTC Reading, Crescent Road, East Reading, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5RQ
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01189381020
Reading Girls' School
Address: Reading Girls' School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01189861336
Reading School
Address: Reading School, Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01189015600
Reading School
Address: Reading School, Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact:
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact: 01189015859
Kendrick School
Address: Kendrick School, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5BN
Distance: 0.06 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Address: Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Church Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1EY
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01189261657
Earley St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Earley St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Church Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1EY
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact:
New Town Primary School
Address: New Town Primary School, School Terrace, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3LS
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01189375509
New Town Primary School
Address: New Town Primary School, School Terrace, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3LS
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact:
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Address: Alfred Sutton Primary School, 148 Wokingham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1JR
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01189375411
Redlands Primary School
Address: Redlands Primary School, Lydford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5QH
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: 01189375527
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: 0.58 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: 0.58 miles
Contact:
The Palmer Primary Academy
Address: The Palmer Primary Academy, 70 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PP
Distance: 0.83 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: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01189375537
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: 0.47 miles
Contact:
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
Address: Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School, Brixham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7RB
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01189375566
Thameside Primary School
Address: Thameside Primary School, Harley Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8DB
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01189375551
E P Collier Primary School
Address: E P Collier Primary School, Ross Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DZ
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01189375470
Katesgrove Primary School
Address: Katesgrove Primary School, Dorothy Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2NL
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: 01189375490
Coley Primary School
Address: Coley Primary School, Wolseley Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AZ
Distance: 0.53 miles
Contact: 01189375461
All Saints Junior School
Address: All Saints Junior School, August House, Brownlow Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6NP
Distance: 1.03 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: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01189375413
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near RG1 5AL
KENDRICK VIEW DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 39 LONDON ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 5BL
Distance: 0.04 miles
Contact: :
DR BK CLINIC
Address: 115 QUEENS ROAD, READING, RG1 4DA
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.DRBK.CO.UK
WHITLEY STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 45 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
PURESMILE READING LIMITED
Address: 9-10 MARKET PLACE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2EG
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: :
BUPA HEALTH AND DENTAL CENTRE
Address: CENTURION COURT, 64 LONDON ROAD, READING, RG1 5AS
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
FRIAR STREET DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 15 FRIAR STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1DB
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near RG1 5AL
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9571135
MILMAN ROAD PHARMACY
Address: GROUND FLOOR, MILMAN ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, 50 MILMAN ROAD, READING, RG2 0AR
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 864015
BOOTS
Address: 47-48 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AE
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 57268
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 55-59 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AF
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9599772
CHRISTCHURCH ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 68 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, READING, RG2 7AZ
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 871868
FOURWAYS PHARMACY
Address: 195 LONDON ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 3NX
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 660541
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near RG1 5AL
OPTICAL EXPRESS [READING]
Address: LOWER GROUND LEVEL, HAVELL HOUSE, 62-66 QUEEN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4AZ
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (READING ORACLE CENTRE)
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
D & R KIRK OPTICIANS
Address: 47 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (READING)
Address: L42 THE ORACLE, 120-121 BROAD STREET, READING, RG1 2BD
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (QV ST, READING)
Address: 12-14 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, READING, RG1 1TG
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BROAD ST, READING)
Address: 45 BROAD STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AA
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near RG1 5AL
LONDON STREET SURGERY
Address: 72 LONDON STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4SJ
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 072994
MELROSE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 73 LONDON ROAD, READING, RG1 5BS
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: :
MELROSE SURGERY
Address: 73 LONDON ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 5BS
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9595200
DR D'CRUZ
Address: 9 ELDON SQUARE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4DT
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 352121
ELDON SQUARE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 9 ELDON SQUARE, READING, RG1 4DP
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
WHITLEY VILLA SURGERY
Address: 1 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7AB
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near RG1 5AL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: RG1 5AL
- Reading
Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZDistance: 1.06 milesDriving Time: 2.50 minutes - Reading West
Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PYDistance: 1.52 milesDriving Time: 3.39 minutes - Earley
Earley station, Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DYDistance: 2.91 milesDriving Time: 6.32 minutes - Tilehurst
Tilehurst station, Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG31 6THDistance: 3.53 milesDriving Time: 7.58 minutes - Winnersh Triangle
Winnersh Triangle station, Wharfdale Road, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5TSDistance: 4.70 milesDriving Time: 7.32 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near RG1 5AL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near RG1 5AL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the RG1 5AL Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band B | 5 |
| Band C | 7 |
What Addresses are in the RG1 5AL Postcode?
Addresses for London Road, Reading, which have the RG1 5AL Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the RG1 5AL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Reading East Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Matt Rodda |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the RG1 5AL 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 5AL 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 RG1 5AL
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 | 1 |
| 2011 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £206,000 | £206,000 | £206,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £185,000 | £172,000 | £178,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £336,750 | £336,750 | £336,750 | 1 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the RG1 5AL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the RG1 5AL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Broad Street, READING, RG1 2BH | 0.69 miles | Directions from RG1 5AL to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Broad Street Mall, READING, RG1 7QE | 0.89 miles | Directions from RG1 5AL to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1DX | 0.95 miles | Directions from RG1 5AL to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Rose Kiln Lane, READING, RG2 0SN | 1.10 miles | Directions from RG1 5AL to Iceland |
| Aldi, Vastern Court, Caversham Road, READING, RG1 8AL | 1.24 miles | Directions from RG1 5AL to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the RG1 5AL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN | 0.52 miles | Directions from RG1 5AL to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall |
| Reading Station Concourse, Reading, RG1 1LZ | 0.62 miles | Directions from RG1 5AL to Reading Station Concourse |
| Reading Gateway, Reading, RG2 0DE | 2.27 miles | Directions from RG1 5AL to Reading Gateway |
| Reading M4, Eastbound, Reading, RG30 3UQ | 3.45 miles | Directions from RG1 5AL to Reading M4, Eastbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG | 0.30 miles | Directions from RG1 5AL to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG |
| McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS | 0.54 miles | Directions from RG1 5AL to McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS |
| McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP | 0.58 miles | Directions from RG1 5AL to McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP |
| McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS | 1.15 miles | Directions from RG1 5AL to McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD | 0.52 miles | Directions from RG1 5AL to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park |
| KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA | 1.76 miles | Directions from RG1 5AL to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road |
| KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 2.00 miles | Directions from RG1 5AL to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR | 2.24 miles | Directions from RG1 5AL to KFC Reading - Oxford Road |
| KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ | 3.44 miles | Directions from RG1 5AL to KFC Reading - M4 West Services |