The RG2 6AB Postcode in Reading

RG2 6AB 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 (6AB) 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:

  1. Postal Area. In our case RG which means Reading.
  2. Postal District. In our case RG2.
  3. Postal Sector. In our case RG2 6.
  4. Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AB.

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 RG2 6AB 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 6AB postcode have the street address of Longwater Avenue

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the RG2 6AB postcode is home to a bustling 73 residents!

It is situated within the post town of READING within the old postal county of Berkshire.

RG2 6AB is within the town of Reading.

The RG2 6AB postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in RG2 6AB are houses. Of these houses, most are end-terraced. The remainder are mid-terraced and semi-detached.

Most properties in RG2 6AB are unknown tenure with the rest being unknown tenure.

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RG2 6AB: Points of Interest

Triple Two Coffee Company

Triple Two Coffee Company is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at Retail Unit 1 Lakeside Court, Flagstaff Road, Green Park Village, RG2 6AB.

Property TypePercentage
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Public0%

Map Coordinates for RG2 6AB

Latitude51.4264019126
Longitude-0.993302177744

Ordnance Survey Maps for RG2 6AB

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How far is the RG2 6AB Postcode from the Centre of London?

The RG2 6AB postcode is 37.79 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).

The distance by road is 41.73 miles. Taking the following route.

A33 (1.07 miles), M4 (33.16 miles), A4 (4.46 miles).

walking distances from RG2 6AB
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Weather Forecast for RG2 6AB

Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 85.00%S 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Heavy rainHeavy rain9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 82.00%S 22 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 41.00%SSW 25 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 6.00%SW 18 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 17.00%SSW 11 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Light rain shower (night)Light rain shower (night)7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 43.00%SSW 11 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Light rain shower (day)Light rain shower (day)7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 52.00%SSW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 63.00%SSW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Heavy rain shower (day)Heavy rain shower (day)11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 59.00%SSW 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 36.00%SSW 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 5.00%SSW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 2.00%S 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 1.00%S 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00%S 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 3.00%S 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 5.00%SSW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 9.00%SSW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 3.00%SSW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 3.00%S 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 2.00%SE 7 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00%ESE 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 5.00%ESE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 3.00%E 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) 6.00%E 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) 9.00%ESE 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) 9.00%E 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 7.00%ENE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 8.00%ENE 9 mph
Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 9.00%NE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for CloudyCloudy8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 13.00%NNE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for OvercastOvercast8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 19.00%NNE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Light rainLight rain9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 45.00%NNW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 17.00%WSW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for CloudyCloudy12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) 18.00%W 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) 19.00%W 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) 11.00%WSW 7 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the RG2 6AB Postcode?

Download Speeds For RG2 6AB

Broadband speed meter very fast
Average Mbps221.300
Median Mbps160.000
Maximum Mbps1000.000

RG2 6AB has an average download speed of 221.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

46 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

98% of postcodes (1,162,102) have slower broadband speeds.

2% of postcodes (22,493) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For RG2 6AB

Broadband speed meter very fast
Average Mbps35.000
Median Mbps30.000
Maximum Mbps115.000

RG2 6AB has an average upload speed of 35 Megabits per second (Mbps).

170 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

99% of postcodes (1,167,795) have slower upload speeds.

1% of postcodes (16,676) have faster upload speeds.

Nearest Schools to the RG2 6AB Postcode

Primary Schools

Green Park Village Primary Academy

Address: 2 Flagstaff Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 6AX

Headteacher: Miss Gemma Jackson

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-06-21)

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Distance: 0.16 miles

School Website

Contact: 01184676222

St Mary and All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Address: Wensley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6DU

Headteacher: Mrs Candida Hutchinson

Ofsted Rating: Special Measures (as of 2017-10-18)

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Distance: 1.25 miles

Contact:

Southcote Primary School

Address: Silchester Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EJ

Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Telling

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-03-08)

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Distance: 1.33 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189375533

Secondary Schools

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Address: Fawley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EP

Headteacher: Dr Simon Uttley

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-09-14)

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Distance: 1.47 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189574730

The WREN School

Address: 61-63 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2BB

Headteacher: Mr John Salberg

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-06-20)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 1.49 miles

School Website

Contact: 01182143888

John Madejski Academy

Address: 125 Hartland Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8AF

Headteacher: Mr Michael Milner

Ofsted Rating: Serious Weaknesses (as of 2023-10-11)

View Ofsted Report

Distance: 2.12 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189370200

Higher Schools

The Henley College

Address: Deanfield Avenue, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1UH

Headteacher: Ms Satwant Deol

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-03-31)

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Distance: 9.59 miles

School Website

Contact: 01491579988

Basingstoke College of Technology

Address: Worting Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8TN

Headteacher: Mr Anthony Bravo

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-02-03)

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Distance: 13.29 miles

School Website

Contact: 01256354141

Queen Mary's College

Address: Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3HF

Headteacher: Mr Mark Henderson

Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-12-09)

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Distance: 13.44 miles

School Website

Contact: 01256417500

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near RG2 6AB

COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC

Address: WHITLEY SOCIAL SERVICES, 268 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7PJ

Distance: 1.36 miles

Contact: :

WHITLEY STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 45 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG

Distance: 1.79 miles

Contact: :

ADP DENTAL CO LTD DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 17-18 MEADWAY PRECINT, HONEY END LANE, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4AA

Distance: 1.91 miles

Contact: :

UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE

Address: 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7HE

Distance: 1.95 miles

Contact: :

OXFORD ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 165 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7UZ

Distance: 2.01 miles

Contact: :

LEWIS DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 124 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7NL

Distance: 2.04 miles

Contact: :

Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near RG2 6AB

WHITLEY 277 PHARMACY

Address: 277 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, RG2 0JA

Distance: 1.15 miles

Contact: tel: 01189 872238

SOUTHCOTE PHARMACY

Address: 36 CORONATION SQUARE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 3QN

Distance: 1.34 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9575619

NEWDAYS PHARMACY

Address: 60 WENSLEY ROAD, COLEY PARK, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 6DJ

Distance: 1.42 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9590270

BASINGSTOKE ROAD PHARMACY

Address: 71 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0ER

Distance: 1.46 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9875712

WHITLEY WOOD PHARMACY

Address: 534 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8NY

Distance: 1.54 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9872023

MILMAN ROAD PHARMACY

Address: GROUND FLOOR, MILMAN ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, 50 MILMAN ROAD, READING, RG2 0AR

Distance: 1.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01189 864015

Nearest Opticians

Opticians near RG2 6AB

COSTCO OPTICIANS

Address: 100 SOUTH OAK WAY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 6UE

Distance: 0.56 miles

Contact: :

D & R KIRK OPTICIANS

Address: 47 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG

Distance: 1.79 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (READING - SHINFIELD ROAD)

Address: UNIT A, WHITE KNIGHTS RETAIL CENTRE, 203-205 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA

Distance: 2.05 miles

Contact: :

OPTICS ZONE LIMITED

Address: 365-367 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1HA

Distance: 2.09 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (READING ORACLE CENTRE)

Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH

Distance: 2.13 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (READING)

Address: L42 THE ORACLE, 120-121 BROAD STREET, READING, RG1 2BD

Distance: 2.21 miles

Contact: :

Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near RG2 6AB

CIRCUIT LANE SURGERY

Address: 53 CIRCUIT LANE, READING, RG30 3AN

Distance: 1.28 miles

Contact: :

LONG BARN LANE SURGERY

Address: 22 LONG BARN LANE, WHITLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7SZ

Distance: 1.32 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9871377

DR. M. L. SWAMI

Address: COLEY PARK SURGERY, 80 WENSLEY ROAD, COLEY PARK, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 6DN

Distance: 1.35 miles

Contact: tel: 01189592141

DR. S. E. WILLIAMS

Address: SOUTHCOTE CLINIC, CORONATION SQUARE, SOUTHCOTE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 3QP

Distance: 1.36 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9508640

SOUTH READING SURGERY

Address: 257 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8LE

Distance: 1.47 miles

Contact: :

MILMAN & KENNET SURGERY

Address: MILMAN ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, 1ST FLOOR, 50 MILMAN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0AR

Distance: 1.63 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9862286

Transport Links near RG2 6AB

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: RG2 6AB

  • Reading
    Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
    Distance: 3.32 miles
    Driving Time: 7.65 minutes
  • Reading West
    Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
    Distance: 3.33 miles
    Driving Time: 7.56 minutes
  • Earley
    Earley station, Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DY
    Distance: 4.35 miles
    Driving Time: 10.41 minutes
  • Tilehurst
    Tilehurst station, Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG31 6TH
    Distance: 5.33 miles
    Driving Time: 11.74 minutes
  • Theale
    Theale station, Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AA
    Distance: 7.54 miles
    Driving Time: 10.68 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near RG2 6AB

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near RG2 6AB

M4 J11
Distance: 1.80 miles
Driving Time: 4.35 minutes
M4 J12
Distance: 6.56 miles
Driving Time: 9.36 minutes
M4 J10
Distance: 6.97 miles
Driving Time: 9.36 minutes
M3 J5
Distance: 12.90 miles
Driving Time: 19.44 minutes
A404(M) J9
Distance: 16.65 miles
Driving Time: 18.71 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the RG2 6AB Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for RG2 6AB
Council Tax BandNumber of Properties
Band D18
Band E11

What Addresses are in the RG2 6AB Postcode?

Addresses for Longwater Avenue Greenpark, Reading, which have the RG2 6AB Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the RG2 6AB Postcode?

Westminster ConstituencyReading West Co Const
Member or Parliament
Alok Sharma
Alok Sharma
Contact DetailsContact Alok Sharma
Political PartyConservative

What Council is the RG2 6AB 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 6AB 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 Council

House Sales in RG2 6AB

Yearly House Sales for RG2 6AB
YearHighLowAverageSales
2016£485,000£421,500£468,3005
2017£524,700£479,000£499,6754
2018£479,950£469,500£480,28714
2019£482,600£470,200£476,4002
2020£468,000£440,000£454,0002
2021£557,750£557,750£557,7501
2022£535,000£535,000£535,0002

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Recommended Local Businesses RG2 6AB Postcode

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What Popular Supermarkets are near the RG2 6AB Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near RG2 6AB
SupermarketDistanceDirections
Morrisons, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0HB1.80 miles Directions from RG2 6AB to Morrisons
Aldi, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0NT1.81 miles Directions from RG2 6AB to Aldi
Iceland, Rose Kiln Lane, READING, RG2 0SN2.27 miles Directions from RG2 6AB to Iceland
Asda, Honey End Lane, READING, RG30 4EL2.72 miles Directions from RG2 6AB to Asda
Lidl, Bath Road, READING, RG30 2HB2.87 miles Directions from RG2 6AB to Lidl

What Popular Restaurants are near the RG2 6AB Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near RG2 6AB
Burger KingDistanceDirections
Reading Gateway, Reading, RG2 0DE1.03 miles Directions from RG2 6AB to Reading Gateway
Reading M4, Eastbound, Reading, RG30 3UQ1.80 miles Directions from RG2 6AB to Reading M4, Eastbound
Reading M4 (westbound), Reading, RG30 3UQ1.90 miles Directions from RG2 6AB to Reading M4 (westbound)
Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN2.10 miles Directions from RG2 6AB to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall

Mcdonald's Restaurants near RG2 6AB
Mcdonald'sDistanceDirections
McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG0.58 miles Directions from RG2 6AB to McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG
McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS2.02 miles Directions from RG2 6AB to McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS
McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG2.06 miles Directions from RG2 6AB to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG
McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP2.23 miles Directions from RG2 6AB to McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP

KFC Restaurants near RG2 6AB
RestaurantDistanceDirections
KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG0.58 miles Directions from RG2 6AB to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park
KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ1.79 miles Directions from RG2 6AB to KFC Reading - M4 West Services
KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA2.05 miles Directions from RG2 6AB to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road
KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD2.53 miles Directions from RG2 6AB to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park
KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR2.57 miles Directions from RG2 6AB to KFC Reading - Oxford Road