RG31 5HS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (RG31) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5HS) 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 RG31.
- Postal Sector. In our case RG31 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case HS.
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 RG31 5HS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WEST READING DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the RG31 5HS postcode have the street address of Foxcombe Drive
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the RG31 5HS postcode is home to a bustling 98 residents!
It is situated within the post town of READING within the old postal county of Berkshire.
RG31 5HS is within the town of Reading.
The RG31 5HS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in RG31 5HS are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in RG31 5HS are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the RG31 5HS Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for RG31 5HS
The telephone area code for RG31 5HS is 0118 Reading.
Map Coordinates for RG31 5HS
| Latitude | 51.4551023201 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.04802462452 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for RG31 5HS
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How far is the RG31 5HS Postcode from the Centre of London?
The RG31 5HS postcode is 39.89 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).
The distance by road is 46.14 miles. Taking the following route.
Langley Hill (0.08 miles), A4 (0.84 miles), M4 (37.68 miles), A4 (4.46 miles).
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Weather Forecast for RG31 5HS
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 4 mph |
Sat 20th 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% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 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% | NNE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Mon 22nd 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) | 3.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 3.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | N 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 21.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 47.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 46.00% | NW 4 mph |
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 13.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 11.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the RG31 5HS Postcode?
Download Speeds For RG31 5HS
| Average Mbps | 111.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 63.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1096.000 |
RG31 5HS has an average download speed of 111.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
759 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
74% of postcodes (876,725) have slower broadband speeds.
26% of postcodes (307,157) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For RG31 5HS
| Average Mbps | 13.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 49.000 |
RG31 5HS has an average upload speed of 13.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,717 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
50% of postcodes (591,703) have slower upload speeds.
49% of postcodes (581,221) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the RG31 5HS Postcode
Primary Schools
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Address: City Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 4SZ
Headteacher: Mrs N Oster
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-06-28)
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: 01189422003
Birch Copse Primary School
Address: Wittenham Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5LN
Headteacher: Mr J Micklewhite
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2011-11-29)
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: 01189427442
Park Lane Primary School
Address: School Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5BD
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Lisa Browne
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-11-01)
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: 01189375515
Secondary Schools
Little Heath School
Address: Little Heath Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5TY
Headteacher: Mr David Ramsden
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-11-29)
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: 01189427337
Denefield School
Address: Long Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6XY
Headteacher: Mr Edwin Towill
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-11-02)
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01189413458
King's Academy Prospect
Address: Cockney Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4EX
Headteacher: Mr David Littlemore
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-10-05)
Distance: 2.12 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: 11.17 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: 13.64 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: 14.01 miles
Contact: 01256417500
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near RG31 5HS
J PATEL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: HILDEN HOUSE, 63 HILDENS DRIVE, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5HY
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: :
CHAPEL HILL (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 6 CHAPEL HILL, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5DG
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: :
THE TRIANGLE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 79 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AT
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: TILEHURST HEALTH CLINIC, CORWEN ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4SH
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
READING DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE
Address: TILEHURST HEALTH CLINIC, CORWEN ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4SH
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: :
ADP DENTAL CO LTD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17-18 MEADWAY PRECINT, HONEY END LANE, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4AA
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near RG31 5HS
TRIANGLE PHARMACY
Address: 90 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AW
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9427523
TILEHURST PHARMACY
Address: 7 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AR
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9427353
OVERDOWN PHARMACY
Address: 5 THE COLONNADE, OVERDOWN ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG31 6PR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9428990
POTTERY ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 2A TYLERS PLACE, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 6BW
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 964203
MEDWAY PHARMACY
Address: 32 MEADWAY PRECINCT, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 4AA
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 580477
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: HONEY END LANE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 4EL
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9514710
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near RG31 5HS
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (TILEHURST)
Address: 11 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5AR
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
CALCOT SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: SAVACENTRE, BATH ROAD, CALCOT, READING, RG31 7SA
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
THE OPTICIAN ODIHAM
Address: WATERSIDE, 1650 ARLINGTON BUSINESS PARK, THEALE, READING, RG7 4SA
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: :
READING WEST EXTRA
Address: PORTMAN ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1AW
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: :
OPTICS ZONE LIMITED
Address: 365-367 OXFORD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 1HA
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (PANGBOURNE)
Address: 12 WHITCHURCH ROAD, PANGBOURNE, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG8 7BP
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near RG31 5HS
WESTWOOD ROAD SURGERY
Address: 66 WESTWOOD ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5PR
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9427421
TILEHURST VILLAGE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 92 WESTWOOD ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG31 5PP
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
TILEHURST VILLAGE SURGERY
Address: 92 WESTWOOD ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 5PP
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9452612
DR. BORTHWICK
Address: CALCOT SURGERY, 72A ROYAL AVENUE, CALCOT, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 4UR
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9428688
DR GARGAV
Address: OVERDOWN ROAD SURGERY, 6 OVERDOWN ROAD,, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG31 6PR
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
THE POTTERIES
Address: TYLERS PLACE, TILEHURST, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG30 6BW
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9427528
Transport Links near RG31 5HS
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: RG31 5HS
- Tilehurst
Tilehurst station, Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire, RG31 6THDistance: 1.69 milesDriving Time: 3.79 minutes - Reading West
Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PYDistance: 3.13 milesDriving Time: 6.99 minutes - Theale
Theale station, Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AADistance: 3.33 milesDriving Time: 5.90 minutes - Pangbourne
Pangbourne station, Shooters Hill, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7DYDistance: 3.75 milesDriving Time: 7.79 minutes - Reading
Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZDistance: 4.12 milesDriving Time: 9.48 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near RG31 5HS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near RG31 5HS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the RG31 5HS Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band C | 1 |
| Band D | 39 |
| Band E | 2 |
What Addresses are in the RG31 5HS Postcode?
Addresses for Foxcombe Drive, Tilehurst, Reading, which have the RG31 5HS Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the RG31 5HS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Reading West Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Alok Sharma |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the RG31 5HS 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 RG31 5HS 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 LibrariesHouse Sales in RG31 5HS
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £215,000 | £160,000 | £221,875 | 4 |
| 2012 | £249,950 | £249,950 | £249,950 | 2 |
| 2013 | £232,500 | £232,500 | £232,500 | 1 |
| 2014 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £150,000 | £280,000 | £241,667 | 3 |
| 2016 | £326,000 | £360,000 | £343,000 | 2 |
| 2018 | £385,000 | £385,000 | £385,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £427,000 | £427,000 | £427,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the RG31 5HS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Bath Road, Calcot, READING, RG31 7SA | 1.70 miles | Directions from RG31 5HS to Sainsburys |
| Lidl, Bath Road, READING, RG30 2HB | 2.09 miles | Directions from RG31 5HS to Lidl |
| Aldi, Bath Road, READING, RG30 2HB | 2.09 miles | Directions from RG31 5HS to Aldi |
| Waitrose, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 6WR | 2.32 miles | Directions from RG31 5HS to Waitrose |
| Asda, Honey End Lane, READING, RG30 4EL | 2.41 miles | Directions from RG31 5HS to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the RG31 5HS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Reading M4, Eastbound, Reading, RG30 3UQ | 2.08 miles | Directions from RG31 5HS to Reading M4, Eastbound |
| Reading M4 (westbound), Reading, RG30 3UQ | 2.22 miles | Directions from RG31 5HS to Reading M4 (westbound) |
| Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN | 3.14 miles | Directions from RG31 5HS to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall |
| Reading Station Concourse, Reading, RG1 1LZ | 3.29 miles | Directions from RG31 5HS to Reading Station Concourse |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Bath Road, Calcot, READING, RG31 7SA | 1.06 miles | Directions from RG31 5HS to McDonald's, Bath Road, Calcot, READING, RG31 7SA |
| McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS | 2.47 miles | Directions from RG31 5HS to McDonald's, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1AS |
| McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP | 3.17 miles | Directions from RG31 5HS to McDonald's, Friar Street, READING, RG1 1EP |
| McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG | 3.31 miles | Directions from RG31 5HS to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR | 1.52 miles | Directions from RG31 5HS to KFC Reading - Oxford Road |
| KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ | 2.07 miles | Directions from RG31 5HS to KFC Reading - M4 West Services |
| KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 3.64 miles | Directions from RG31 5HS to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD | 3.65 miles | Directions from RG31 5HS to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park |
| KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA | 4.78 miles | Directions from RG31 5HS to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road |