RG6 5RZ 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 (5RZ) 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 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RZ.
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 5RZ 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 5RZ postcode have the street address of Highfields.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the RG6 5RZ postcode is home to a bustling 86 residents!
It is situated within the post town of READING within the old postal county of Berkshire.
RG6 5RZ is within the town of Reading.
The RG6 5RZ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in RG6 5RZ are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in RG6 5RZ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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Map of the RG6 5RZ Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for RG6 5RZ
The telephone area code for RG6 5RZ is 0118 Reading.
Map Coordinates for RG6 5RZ
| Latitude | 51.4303787711 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.926670835089 |
How far is the RG6 5RZ Postcode from the Centre of London?
The RG6 5RZ postcode is 34.91 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).
The distance by road is 39.64 miles. Taking the following route.
Highfield (0.05 miles), Springdale (0.03 miles), Beech Lane (0.30 miles), B3350 (0.39 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 RG6 5RZ
Thu 16th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 14.00% | S 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | W 4 mph |
Fri 17th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | W 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 38.00% | W 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 19.0°C (feels like 18.0°C) | 41.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 37.00% | W 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | W 4 mph |
Sat 18th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 34.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 33.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the RG6 5RZ Postcode?
Download Speeds For RG6 5RZ
| Average Mbps | 65.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 52.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
RG6 5RZ has an average download speed of 65.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,137 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
45% of postcodes (530,150) have slower broadband speeds.
55% of postcodes (653,354) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For RG6 5RZ
| Average Mbps | 11.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
RG6 5RZ has an average upload speed of 11.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,953 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
34% of postcodes (405,527) have slower upload speeds.
65% of postcodes (770,161) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of RG6 5RZ Postcode
England Primary Schools
Hawkedon Primary School
Address: Hawkedon Primary School, Hawkedon Way, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 3AP
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: 01189667444
Radstock Primary School
Address: Radstock Primary School, Radstock Lane, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 5UZ
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: 01189869050
Hillside Primary School
Address: Hillside Primary School, Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4HQ
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01189755771
Whiteknights Primary School
Address: Whiteknights Primary School, Fairlawn Green, Shinfield Rise, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8EP
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact:
The Ridgeway Primary School
Address: The Ridgeway Primary School, Hillbrow, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8JD
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: 01189375530
Loddon Primary School
Address: Loddon Primary School, Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7LR
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01189261449
Aldryngton Primary School
Address: Aldryngton Primary School, Off Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HR
Distance: 0.52 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: 0.94 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: 0.94 miles
Contact:
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Address: Alfred Sutton Primary School, 148 Wokingham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1JR
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01189375411
England Secondary Schools
Maiden Erlegh School
Address: Maiden Erlegh School, Silverdale Rd, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 7HS
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01189262467
UTC Reading
Address: UTC Reading, Crescent Road, East Reading, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5RQ
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01189381020
John Madejski Academy
Address: John Madejski Academy, 125 Hartland Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8AF
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01189370200
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near RG6 5RZ
MAIDEN PLACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 35 MAIDEN PLACE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, RG6 3HA
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
THE EVERGREEN DENTAL CENTRE
Address: 448 WOKINGHAM ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HX
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
370 WOKINGHAM ROAD (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: 370 WOKINGHAM ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HT
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
THE HAVEN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 7 STATION ROAD, EARLEY, READING, RG6 7DY
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
GIPSY LANE ADVANCED DENTAL CARE
Address: 5A GIPSY LANE, EARLEY, READING, RG6 7HF
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 221 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near RG6 5RZ
BOOTS
Address: 5 THE PARADE, SILVERDALE ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7NZ
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9262146
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
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 15 MAIDEN LANE CENTRE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 3HD
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9351848
VANTAGE CHEMIST
Address: 231 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HD
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9872850
THE READING PHARMACY
Address: 105 WOKINGHAM ROAD, READING, RG6 1LH
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01189 262034
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near RG6 5RZ
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: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (READING - SHINFIELD ROAD)
Address: UNIT A, WHITE KNIGHTS RETAIL CENTRE, 203-205 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 8HA
Distance: 0.84 miles
Contact: :
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (WOODLEY)
Address: 124 CROCKHAMWELL ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG5 3JP
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WOODLEY, READING)
Address: 176 CROCKHAMWELL ROAD, WOODLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG5 3JH
Distance: 1.80 miles
Contact: :
D & R KIRK OPTICIANS
Address: 47 WHITLEY STREET, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG2 0EG
Distance: 1.96 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near RG6 5RZ
CHALFONT SURGERY
Address: CHALFONT SURGERY, CHALFONT CLOSE, LOWER EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 5HZ
Distance: 0.42 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9669222
BROOKSIDE GROUP PRACTICE
Address: BROOKSIDE SURGERY, BROOKSIDE CLOSE, GIPSY LANE, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7HG
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9669333
BROOKSIDE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: BROOKSIDE CLOSE, EARLEY, READING, RG6 7HG
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
WILDERNESS PRACTICE
Address: 1 WILDERNESS ROAD, EARLEY, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 7RU
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9261613
WILDERNESS ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1 WILDERNESS ROAD, EARLEY, READING, RG6 7RU
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
PARKSIDE PRACTICE
Address: 224 WOKINGHAM ROAD, READING, BERKSHIRE, RG6 1JS
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: tel: 0118 9260026
Transport Links near RG6 5RZ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: RG6 5RZ
- Earley
Earley station, Station Road, Earley, Berkshire, RG6 7DYDistance: 1.76 milesDriving Time: 4.18 minutes - Winnersh Triangle
Winnersh Triangle station, Wharfdale Road, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5TSDistance: 2.69 milesDriving Time: 5.73 minutes - Winnersh
Winnersh station, Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Berkshire, RG41 5LUDistance: 3.19 milesDriving Time: 6.25 minutes - Reading
Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZDistance: 3.49 milesDriving Time: 8.53 minutes - Reading West
Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PYDistance: 4.02 milesDriving Time: 8.91 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near RG6 5RZ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near RG6 5RZ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the RG6 5RZ Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band D | 14 |
| Band E | 17 |
| Band F | 1 |
What Addresses are in the RG6 5RZ Postcode?
Addresses for Highfields, Earley, Reading, which have the RG6 5RZ Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the RG6 5RZ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Wokingham Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact John Redwood |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the RG6 5RZ 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 5RZ 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 CouncilHouse Sales in RG6 5RZ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | £265,000 | £306,000 | £285,500 | 2 |
| 2012 | £367,000 | £367,000 | £367,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £269,000 | £269,000 | £269,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £417,500 | £417,500 | £417,500 | 1 |
| 2015 | £418,000 | £418,000 | £418,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £545,000 | £545,000 | £545,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the RG6 5RZ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the RG6 5RZ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Asda Mall, Lower Earley District Centre, Lower Earley, READING, RG6 5TT | 0.77 miles | Directions from RG6 5RZ to Asda |
| Iceland, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ | 0.97 miles | Directions from RG6 5RZ to Iceland |
| Waitrose, Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, READING, RG5 3JW | 2.79 miles | Directions from RG6 5RZ to Waitrose |
| Iceland, Crockhamwell Road, Woodley, READING, RG5 3JP | 2.85 miles | Directions from RG6 5RZ to Iceland |
| Aldi, Basingstoke Road, READING, RG2 0NT | 2.97 miles | Directions from RG6 5RZ to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the RG6 5RZ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Gateway, Reading, RG2 0DE | 2.18 miles | Directions from RG6 5RZ to Reading Gateway |
| Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 2LN | 2.67 miles | Directions from RG6 5RZ to Unit 8-9, Broad Street Mall |
| Reading Station Concourse, Reading, RG1 1LZ | 2.74 miles | Directions from RG6 5RZ to Reading Station Concourse |
| Carnival Field Leisure Park, Wokingham, RG40 2AT | 4.14 miles | Directions from RG6 5RZ to Carnival Field Leisure Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ | 0.60 miles | Directions from RG6 5RZ to McDonald's, The Square, Chalfont Way, Earley, READING, RG6 5HJ |
| McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS | 2.34 miles | Directions from RG6 5RZ to McDonald's, Kenavon Drive, READING, RG1 3HS |
| McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 2.38 miles | Directions from RG6 5RZ to McDonald's, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG |
| McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG | 2.46 miles | Directions from RG6 5RZ to McDonald's, Riverside Level, The Oracle Centre, READING, RG1 2AG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Shinfield Road, READING, RG2 8HA | 0.84 miles | Directions from RG6 5RZ to KFC Reading - Shinfield Road |
| KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 2.38 miles | Directions from RG6 5RZ to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Forbury Road, READING, RG1 3JD | 2.47 miles | Directions from RG6 5RZ to KFC Reading - Forbury Retail Park |
| KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR | 4.33 miles | Directions from RG6 5RZ to KFC Reading - Oxford Road |
| KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ | 4.67 miles | Directions from RG6 5RZ to KFC Reading - M4 West Services |