RG6 4EG is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (RG6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (4EG) 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 RG6.
Postal Sector. In our case RG6 4.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EG.

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 RG6 4EG postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is EAST READING DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the RG6 4EG postcode have the street address of Elford Close

A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 17 individuals call the RG6 4EG postcode their home.

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

RG6 4EG is within the town of Reading.

The RG6 4EG postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. There is an equal mix of houses and bungalows in RG6 4EG. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached. The remainder are enclosed end-terraced. Of these flats, most are semi-detached.

Most properties in RG6 4EG are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Map of the RG6 4EG Postcode

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for RG6 4EG

The telephone area code for RG6 4EG is 0118 Reading.

Map Coordinates for RG6 4EG

Latitude	51.4266820425
Longitude	-0.91775326526

Ordnance Survey Maps for RG6 4EG

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How far is the RG6 4EG Postcode from the Centre of London?

The RG6 4EG postcode is 34.57 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).

The distance by road is 38.92 miles. Taking the following route.

Meldreth Way (0.20 miles), B3270 (1.23 miles), A329 (0.05 miles), A3290 (0.33 miles), A329(M) (1.48 miles), M4 (27.72 miles), A4 (4.46 miles).

Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from RG6 4EG © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for RG6 4EG

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	1.00%	S 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	4.00%	SSW 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	4.00%	SSW 18 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	5.00%	SSW 18 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	13.0°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 9 mph

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	0.00%	SSE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	0.00%	SE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	1.00%	SE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	2.00%	SSE 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	5.00%	S 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 4 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	6.00%	S 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	8.00%	WNW 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	9.00%	WNW 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	17.00%	ESE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	18.00%	NE 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	17.00%	N 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	21.00%	NW 7 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	50.00%	NW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	50.00%	NNW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	19.00%	NW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	17.00%	NW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	11.00%	NW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	11.00%	NNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	10.00%	NW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	5.00%	NNW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the RG6 4EG Postcode?

Download Speeds For RG6 4EG

Average Mbps	149.700
Median Mbps	92.600
Maximum Mbps	593.000

RG6 4EG has an average download speed of 149.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).

279 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

90% of postcodes (1,070,106) have slower broadband speeds.

10% of postcodes (114,256) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For RG6 4EG

Average Mbps	16.200
Median Mbps	14.800
Maximum Mbps	39.000

RG6 4EG has an average upload speed of 16.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

9,942 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

76% of postcodes (901,096) have slower upload speeds.

23% of postcodes (273,603) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of RG6 4EG Postcode

England Primary Schools

Hawkedon Primary School

Address: Hawkedon Primary School, Hawkedon Way, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 3AP

Distance: 0.46 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189667444

Radstock Primary School

Address: Radstock Primary School, Radstock Lane, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 5UZ

Distance: 0.51 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189869050

Hillside Primary School

Address: Hillside Primary School, Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4HQ

Distance: 0.98 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189755771

Rivermead Primary School

Address: Rivermead Primary School, Loddon Bridge Road, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4BS

Distance: 1.73 miles

Contact:

Bearwood Primary School

Address: Bearwood Primary School, Bearwood Road, Sindlesham, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5BB

Distance: 1.51 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189784628

Loddon Primary School

Address: Loddon Primary School, Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7LR

Distance: 0.57 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189261449

Aldryngton Primary School

Address: Aldryngton Primary School, Off Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HR

Distance: 0.87 miles

School Website

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: 1.29 miles

School Website

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: 1.29 miles

Contact:

England Secondary Schools

The Forest School

Address: The Forest School, Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5NE

Distance: 1.77 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189781626

Maiden Erlegh School

Address: Maiden Erlegh School, Silverdale Rd, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HS

Distance: 0.80 miles

School Website

Contact: 01189262467

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near RG6 4EG

MAIDEN PLACE (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 35 MAIDEN PLACE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, RG6 3HA

Distance: 0.16 miles

Contact: :

GIPSY LANE ADVANCED DENTAL CARE

Address: 5A GIPSY LANE, EARLEY, READING, RG6 7HF

Distance: 0.61 miles

Contact: :

THE EVERGREEN DENTAL CENTRE

Address: 448 WOKINGHAM ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HX

Distance: 0.95 miles

Contact: :

THE HAVEN DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 7 STATION ROAD, EARLEY, READING, RG6 7DY

Distance: 0.97 miles

Contact: :

370 WOKINGHAM ROAD (DENTAL PRACTICE)

Address: 370 WOKINGHAM ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HT

Distance: 1.03 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 221 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA

Distance: 1.21 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near RG6 4EG

DAY LEWIS PHARMACY

Address: 15 MAIDEN LANE CENTRE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 3HD

Distance: 0.22 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9351848

ASDA PHARMACY

Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT

Distance: 0.67 miles

Contact: tel: 01189 870300

BOOTS

Address: ASDA MALL, LOWER EARLEY DISTRICT CENTRE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5GA

Distance: 0.67 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9311750

BOOTS

Address: 5 THE PARADE, SILVERDALE ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7NZ

Distance: 0.78 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9262146

VANTAGE CHEMIST

Address: 231 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HD

Distance: 1.23 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9872850

THE READING PHARMACY

Address: 105 WOKINGHAM ROAD, READING, RG6 1LH

Distance: 1.72 miles

Contact: tel: 01189 262034

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near RG6 4EG

STEPHEN ABERY OPTICIANS LTD

Address: 46 GIPSY LANE, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HD

Distance: 0.53 miles

Contact: :

4195 LOWER EARLY

Address: CHALFONT WAY, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5TT

Distance: 0.67 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (READING - SHINFIELD ROAD)

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

Distance: 1.21 miles

Contact: :

LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (WOODLEY)

Address: 124 CROCKHAMWELL ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG5 3JP

Distance: 1.86 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (WOODLEY, READING)

Address: 176 CROCKHAMWELL ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG5 3JH

Distance: 1.88 miles

Contact: :

D & R KIRK OPTICIANS

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

Distance: 2.42 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near RG6 4EG

BROOKSIDE GROUP PRACTICE

Address: BROOKSIDE SURGERY, BROOKSIDE CLOSE, GIPSY LANE, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HG

Distance: 0.51 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9669333

BROOKSIDE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: BROOKSIDE CLOSE, EARLEY, READING, RG6 7HG

Distance: 0.51 miles

Contact: :

CHALFONT SURGERY

Address: CHALFONT SURGERY, CHALFONT CLOSE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5HZ

Distance: 0.65 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9669222

WILDERNESS PRACTICE

Address: 1 WILDERNESS ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7RU

Distance: 1.10 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9261613

WILDERNESS ROAD SURGERY

Address: 1 WILDERNESS ROAD, EARLEY, READING, RG6 7RU

Distance: 1.10 miles

Contact: :

PARKSIDE PRACTICE

Address: 224 WOKINGHAM ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 1JS

Distance: 1.47 miles

Contact: tel: 0118 9260026

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Transport Links near RG6 4EG

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: RG6 4EG

Earley
Earley station, Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DY
Distance: 1.62 miles
Driving Time: 3.38 minutes
Winnersh Triangle
Winnersh Triangle station, Wharfdale Road, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5TS
Distance: 2.42 miles
Driving Time: 4.29 minutes
Winnersh
Winnersh station, Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5LU
Distance: 2.79 miles
Driving Time: 4.67 minutes
Reading
Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Distance: 4.00 miles
Driving Time: 9.88 minutes
Wokingham
Wokingham station, Station Approach, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 2AP
Distance: 4.71 miles
Driving Time: 8.19 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near RG6 4EG

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near RG6 4EG

M4 J11

Distance: 3.23 miles

Driving Time: 4.96 minutes

M4 J10

Distance: 3.72 miles

Driving Time: 5.06 minutes

M4 J12

Distance: 7.99 miles

Driving Time: 9.97 minutes

A404(M) J9A

Distance: 11.86 miles

Driving Time: 12.93 minutes

A404(M) J9

Distance: 13.40 miles

Driving Time: 14.41 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the RG6 4EG Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for RG6 4EG
Council Tax Band	Number of Properties
Band B	4
Band D	4
Band E	2

What Addresses are in the RG6 4EG Postcode?

Addresses for Elford Close, Lower Earley, Reading, which have the RG6 4EG Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the RG6 4EG Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Wokingham Co Const
Member or Parliament	John Redwood
Contact Details	Contact John Redwood
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the RG6 4EG 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 RG6 4EG 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 Council

House Sales in RG6 4EG

Yearly House Sales for RG6 4EG
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2012	£213,000	£213,000	£213,000	1
2014	£137,000	£285,000	£211,000	2
2015	£440,000	£440,000	£440,000	1
2017	£322,000	£322,000	£322,000	1

Postcodes near the RG6 4EG Postcode

RG6 4BB Burwell Close RG6 4EF Cannock Way RG6 4UU Cutbush Lane RG6 4JU Fringford Close RG6 4EH Lichfield Close RG6 4ES Measham Way RG6 4EX Pickwell Close RG6 4BS St. Martins Close RG6 4EE Sturbridge Close RG6 4EQ Tamworth Close RG6 4BX Westminster Way RG6 4BA Woodbine Close

What Popular Supermarkets are near the RG6 4EG Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near RG6 4EG
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Asda, Asda Mall, Lower Earley District Centre, Lower Earley, READING, RG6 5TT	1.08 miles	Directions from RG6 4EG to Asda
Iceland, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ	1.24 miles	Directions from RG6 4EG to Iceland
Sainsburys, King Street Lane, Winnersh, WOKINGHAM, RG41 5AR	2.78 miles	Directions from RG6 4EG to Sainsburys
Waitrose, Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, READING, RG5 3JW	2.92 miles	Directions from RG6 4EG to Waitrose
Iceland, Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, READING, RG5 3JP	2.99 miles	Directions from RG6 4EG to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near the RG6 4EG Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near RG6 4EG
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Reading Gateway, Reading, RG2 0DE	2.47 miles	Directions from RG6 4EG to Reading Gateway
Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN	3.13 miles	Directions from RG6 4EG to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall
Reading Station Concourse, Reading, RG1 1LZ	3.19 miles	Directions from RG6 4EG to Reading Station Concourse
Carnival Field Leisure Park, Wokingham, RG40 2AT	3.68 miles	Directions from RG6 4EG to Carnival Field Leisure Park

Mcdonald's Restaurants near RG6 4EG
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ	0.77 miles	Directions from RG6 4EG to McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ
McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG	2.72 miles	Directions from RG6 4EG to McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG
McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS	2.78 miles	Directions from RG6 4EG to McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS
McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG	2.92 miles	Directions from RG6 4EG to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG

KFC Restaurants near RG6 4EG
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA	1.21 miles	Directions from RG6 4EG to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road
KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG	2.72 miles	Directions from RG6 4EG to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park
KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD	2.91 miles	Directions from RG6 4EG to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park
KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR	4.79 miles	Directions from RG6 4EG to KFC Reading - Oxford Road
KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ	5.04 miles	Directions from RG6 4EG to KFC Reading - M4 West Services