RG2 8BL 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 (8BL) 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 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BL.
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 8BL 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 8BL postcode have the street address of Hillside Park
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 12 individuals call the RG2 8BL postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of READING within the old postal county of Berkshire.
RG2 8BL is within the town of Reading.
The RG2 8BL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in RG2 8BL are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these flats, most are unknown. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in RG2 8BL are unknown with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for RG2 8BL
The telephone area code for RG2 8BL is 0118 Reading.
Map Coordinates for RG2 8BL
| Latitude | 51.426819747 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.943698181965 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for RG2 8BL
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How far is the RG2 8BL Postcode from the Centre of London?
The RG2 8BL postcode is 35.67 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).
The distance by road is 40.08 miles. Taking the following route.
Shinfield Rise (0.01 miles), A327 (0.03 miles), B3350 (1.10 miles), A329 (1.08 miles), A329 (0.36 miles), A3290 (0.33 miles), A329(M) (1.48 miles), M4 (27.72 miles), A4 (4.46 miles).
Weather Forecast for RG2 8BL
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 13.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 92.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 91.00% | NE 13 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 93.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 92.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 86.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 57.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 54.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Mist | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 21.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Mist | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 21.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 17.00% | E 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 13.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 17.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 47.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 19.00% | S 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the RG2 8BL Postcode?
Download Speeds For RG2 8BL
| Average Mbps | 36.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 76.110 |
RG2 8BL has an average download speed of 36.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
977 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
13% of postcodes (148,726) have slower broadband speeds.
87% of postcodes (1,034,938) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For RG2 8BL
| Average Mbps | 9.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
RG2 8BL has an average upload speed of 9.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,155 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
20% of postcodes (232,910) have slower upload speeds.
80% of postcodes (946,576) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of RG2 8BL Postcode
England Primary Schools
Radstock Primary School
Address: Radstock Primary School, Radstock Lane, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 5UZ
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01189869050
Hillside Primary School
Address: Hillside Primary School, Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4HQ
Distance: 0.26 miles
Contact: 01189755771
Whiteknights Primary School
Address: Whiteknights Primary School, Fairlawn Green, Shinfield Rise, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8EP
Distance: 0.17 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: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01189883663
The Ridgeway Primary School
Address: The Ridgeway Primary School, Hillbrow, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8JD
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01189375530
Shinfield Infant and Nursery School
Address: Shinfield Infant and Nursery School, School Green, Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 9EH
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact:
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Address: Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Lulworth Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8LX
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01189375434
Geoffrey Field Infant School
Address: Geoffrey Field Infant School, Exbourne Road, Whitley Wood, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01189375473
Geoffrey Field Junior School
Address: Geoffrey Field Junior School, Exbourne Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8RH
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01189375475
Aldryngton Primary School
Address: Aldryngton Primary School, Off Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HR
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01189265843
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: 1.32 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: 1.32 miles
Contact:
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School
Address: Alder Grove Church of England Primary School, Alder Grove, Shinfield, Berkshire, RG2 9RA
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: 01183247218
The Palmer Primary Academy
Address: The Palmer Primary Academy, 70 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PP
Distance: 1.16 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: 1.54 miles
Contact:
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School
Address: Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School, Brixham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7RB
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: 01189375566
England Secondary Schools
Reading Girls' School
Address: Reading Girls' School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact:
Maiden Erlegh School
Address: Maiden Erlegh School, Silverdale Rd, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HS
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01189262467
Reading Girls' School
Address: Reading Girls' School, Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7PY
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01189861336
Reading School
Address: Reading School, Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact: 01189015600
Reading School
Address: Reading School, Erleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact:
John Madejski Academy
Address: John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8AF
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01189370200
Oakbank
Address: Oakbank, Hyde End Lane, Ryeish Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1ER
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: 01189883616
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near RG2 8BL
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 221 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: WHITLEY SOCIAL SERVICES, 268 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7PJ
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7HE
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
370 WOKINGHAM ROAD (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: 370 WOKINGHAM ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HT
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
MAIDEN PLACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 35 MAIDEN PLACE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, RG6 3HA
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: :
THE EVERGREEN DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 448 WOKINGHAM ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HX
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near RG2 8BL
VANTAGE CHEMIST
Address: 231 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HD
Distance: 0.11 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9872850
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 870300
BOOTS
Address: ASDA MALL, LOWER EARLEY DISTRICT CENTRE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5GA
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9311750
WHITLEY WOOD PHARMACY
Address: 534 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8NY
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9872023
BOOTS
Address: 5 THE PARADE, SILVERDALE ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7NZ
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9262146
WHITLEY 277 PHARMACY
Address: 277 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, RG2 0JA
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 872238
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near RG2 8BL
SPECSAVERS (READING - SHINFIELD ROAD)
Address: UNIT A, WHITE KNIGHTS RETAIL CENTRE, 203-205 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 0.12 miles
Contact: :
4195 LOWER EARLY
Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
STEPHEN ABERY OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 46 GIPSY LANE, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HD
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: :
D & R KIRK OPTICIANS
Address: 47 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 1.58 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO OPTICIANS
Address: 100 SOUTH OAK WAY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 6UE
Distance: 1.79 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS [READING]
Address: LOWER GROUND LEVEL, HAVELL HOUSE, 62-66 QUEEN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG1 4AZ
Distance: 2.02 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near RG2 8BL
CHALFONT SURGERY
Address: CHALFONT SURGERY, CHALFONT CLOSE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5HZ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9669222
SOUTH READING SURGERY
Address: 257 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8LE
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE, 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, RG2 7HE
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL GROUP
Address: UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE, 9-11 NORTHCOURT AVENUE, READING, RG2 7HE
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9874551
DR. T. UNDERWOOD
Address: CHANCELLOR HOUSE SURGERY, 6 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 7BW
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9310006
WILDERNESS PRACTICE
Address: 1 WILDERNESS ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7RU
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9261613
Transport Links near RG2 8BL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: RG2 8BL
- Earley
Earley station, Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DYDistance: 2.23 milesDriving Time: 4.81 minutes - Reading
Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZDistance: 3.10 milesDriving Time: 7.72 minutes - Reading West
Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PYDistance: 3.64 milesDriving Time: 8.10 minutes - Winnersh Triangle
Winnersh Triangle station, Wharfdale Road, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5TSDistance: 4.49 milesDriving Time: 7.34 minutes - Winnersh
Winnersh station, Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5LUDistance: 4.86 milesDriving Time: 7.71 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near RG2 8BL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near RG2 8BL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the RG2 8BL Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band B | 11 |
| Band C | 1 |
What Addresses are in the RG2 8BL Postcode?
Addresses for Hillside Park, Shinfield, Reading, which have the RG2 8BL Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the RG2 8BL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Wokingham Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact John Redwood |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the RG2 8BL Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Wokingham 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 Wokingham at the following link Wokingham.How much is the Council Tax?
Wokingham 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 Wokingham 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 RG2 8BL Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Wokingham 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 - Wokingham Borough CouncilPostcodes near the RG2 8BL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the RG2 8BL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ | 0.74 miles | Directions from RG2 8BL to Iceland |
| Asda, Asda Mall, Lower Earley District Centre, Lower Earley, READING, RG6 5TT | 0.77 miles | Directions from RG2 8BL to Asda |
| Aldi, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0NT | 1.91 miles | Directions from RG2 8BL to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0HB | 2.03 miles | Directions from RG2 8BL to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Rose Kiln Lane, READING, RG2 0SN | 3.03 miles | Directions from RG2 8BL to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the RG2 8BL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Gateway, Reading, RG2 0DE | 1.41 miles | Directions from RG2 8BL to Reading Gateway |
| Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN | 2.35 miles | Directions from RG2 8BL to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall |
| Reading Station Concourse, Reading, RG1 1LZ | 2.50 miles | Directions from RG2 8BL to Reading Station Concourse |
| Reading M4, Eastbound, Reading, RG30 3UQ | 3.93 miles | Directions from RG2 8BL to Reading M4, Eastbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ | 0.46 miles | Directions from RG2 8BL to McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ |
| McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 1.61 miles | Directions from RG2 8BL to McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG |
| McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG | 2.15 miles | Directions from RG2 8BL to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG |
| McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS | 2.22 miles | Directions from RG2 8BL to McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA | 0.12 miles | Directions from RG2 8BL to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road |
| KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 1.61 miles | Directions from RG2 8BL to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD | 2.31 miles | Directions from RG2 8BL to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park |
| KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR | 3.85 miles | Directions from RG2 8BL to KFC Reading - Oxford Road |
| KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ | 3.93 miles | Directions from RG2 8BL to KFC Reading - M4 West Services |