RG2 6AY 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 (6AY) 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 RG2.
- Postal Sector. In our case RG2 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AY.
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 6AY 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 6AY postcode have the street address of Flagstaff Road
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 11 individuals call the RG2 6AY postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of READING within the old postal county of Berkshire.
RG2 6AY is within the town of Reading.
The RG2 6AY postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in RG2 6AY are flats. Of these flats, most are detached.
Most properties in RG2 6AY are unknown tenure with the rest being unknown tenure.
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Map of the RG2 6AY Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for RG2 6AY
| Latitude | 51.4255694206 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.996887507243 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for RG2 6AY
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How far is the RG2 6AY Postcode from the Centre of London?
The RG2 6AY postcode is 37.96 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).
The distance by road is 41.91 miles. Taking the following route.
Longwater Avenue (0.10 miles), A33 (1.07 miles), M4 (33.16 miles), A4 (4.46 miles).
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Weather Forecast for RG2 6AY
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | W 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 14.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 44.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 46.00% | NNW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | N 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 16.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 5.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 9 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the RG2 6AY Postcode?
Download Speeds For RG2 6AY
| Average Mbps | 84.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 80.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 160.000 |
RG2 6AY has an average download speed of 84.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
669 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
57% of postcodes (679,729) have slower broadband speeds.
43% of postcodes (504,243) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For RG2 6AY
| Average Mbps | 18.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 30.000 |
RG2 6AY has an average upload speed of 18.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
4,100 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
90% of postcodes (1,065,854) have slower upload speeds.
10% of postcodes (114,687) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the RG2 6AY 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)
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: 01184676222
Southcote Primary School
Address: Silchester Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 3EJ
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Telling
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-03-08)
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01189375533
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)
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact:
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)
Distance: 1.42 miles
Contact: 01189574730
The WREN School
Address: 61-63 Bath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2BB
Headteacher: Mr John Salberg
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2024-01-24)
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01182143888
King's Academy Prospect
Address: Cockney Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EX
Headteacher: Mr David Littlemore
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-10-05)
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: 01189590466
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)
Distance: 9.79 miles
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)
Distance: 13.11 miles
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)
Distance: 13.27 miles
Contact: 01256417500
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near RG2 6AY
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: WHITLEY SOCIAL SERVICES, 268 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7PJ
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: :
ADP DENTAL CO LTD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17-18 MEADWAY PRECINT, HONEY END LANE, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4AA
Distance: 1.88 miles
Contact: :
WHITLEY STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 45 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: :
OXFORD ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 165 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7UZ
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: :
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7HE
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: :
LEWIS DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 124 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 7NL
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near RG2 6AY
WHITLEY 277 PHARMACY
Address: 277 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, RG2 0JA
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 872238
SOUTHCOTE PHARMACY
Address: 36 CORONATION SQUARE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 3QN
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9575619
NEWDAYS PHARMACY
Address: 60 WENSLEY ROAD, COLEY PARK, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 6DJ
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9590270
BASINGSTOKE ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 71 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0ER
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9875712
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: HONEY END LANE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4EL
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9514710
WHITLEY WOOD PHARMACY
Address: 534 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8NY
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9872023
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near RG2 6AY
COSTCO OPTICIANS
Address: 100 SOUTH OAK WAY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 6UE
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: :
D & R KIRK OPTICIANS
Address: 47 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: :
OPTICS ZONE LIMITED
Address: 365-367 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1HA
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (READING - SHINFIELD ROAD)
Address: UNIT A, WHITE KNIGHTS RETAIL CENTRE, 203-205 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 2.21 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (READING ORACLE CENTRE)
Address: UNIT 5, UPPER GROUND LEVEL, THE ORACLE CENTRE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 2AH
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: :
READING WEST EXTRA
Address: PORTMAN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1AW
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near RG2 6AY
CIRCUIT LANE SURGERY
Address: 53 CIRCUIT LANE, READING, RG30 3AN
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: :
DR. S. E. WILLIAMS
Address: SOUTHCOTE CLINIC, CORONATION SQUARE, SOUTHCOTE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 3QP
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9508640
DR. M. L. SWAMI
Address: COLEY PARK SURGERY, 80 WENSLEY ROAD, COLEY PARK, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 6DN
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01189592141
LONG BARN LANE SURGERY
Address: 22 LONG BARN LANE, WHITLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7SZ
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9871377
SOUTH READING SURGERY
Address: 257 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8LE
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
MILMAN & KENNET SURGERY
Address: MILMAN ROAD HEALTH CENTRE, 1ST FLOOR, 50 MILMAN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0AR
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9862286
Transport Links near RG2 6AY
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: RG2 6AY
- Reading
Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZDistance: 3.39 milesDriving Time: 7.12 minutes - Reading West
Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PYDistance: 3.40 milesDriving Time: 7.02 minutes - Earley
Earley station, Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DYDistance: 4.41 milesDriving Time: 9.88 minutes - Tilehurst
Tilehurst station, Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG31 6THDistance: 5.40 milesDriving Time: 11.20 minutes - Theale
Theale station, Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AADistance: 7.61 milesDriving Time: 10.14 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near RG2 6AY
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near RG2 6AY
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the RG2 6AY Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band C | 15 |
| Band D | 1 |
What Addresses are in the RG2 6AY Postcode?
Addresses for Flagstaff Road, Reading, which have the RG2 6AY Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the RG2 6AY Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Reading West Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Alok Sharma |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the RG2 6AY 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 6AY 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 6AY
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | £430,000 | £370,000 | £375,344 | 16 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the RG2 6AY Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0HB | 2.06 miles | Directions from RG2 6AY to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0NT | 2.08 miles | Directions from RG2 6AY to Aldi |
| Iceland, Rose Kiln Lane, READING, RG2 0SN | 2.48 miles | Directions from RG2 6AY to Iceland |
| Asda, Honey End Lane, READING, RG30 4EL | 2.66 miles | Directions from RG2 6AY to Asda |
| Lidl, Bath Road, READING, RG30 2HB | 2.76 miles | Directions from RG2 6AY to Lidl |
What Popular Restaurants are near the RG2 6AY Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Gateway, Reading, RG2 0DE | 1.14 miles | Directions from RG2 6AY to Reading Gateway |
| Reading M4, Eastbound, Reading, RG30 3UQ | 1.65 miles | Directions from RG2 6AY to Reading M4, Eastbound |
| Reading M4 (westbound), Reading, RG30 3UQ | 1.74 miles | Directions from RG2 6AY to Reading M4 (westbound) |
| Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN | 2.22 miles | Directions from RG2 6AY to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 0.71 miles | Directions from RG2 6AY to McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG |
| McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS | 2.09 miles | Directions from RG2 6AY to McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS |
| McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG | 2.19 miles | Directions from RG2 6AY to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG |
| McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP | 2.34 miles | Directions from RG2 6AY to McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 0.71 miles | Directions from RG2 6AY to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ | 1.64 miles | Directions from RG2 6AY to KFC Reading - M4 West Services |
| KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA | 2.20 miles | Directions from RG2 6AY to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road |
| KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR | 2.58 miles | Directions from RG2 6AY to KFC Reading - Oxford Road |
| KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD | 2.66 miles | Directions from RG2 6AY to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park |