19,256TOTAL POPULATION
7,584HOUSEHOLDS
2.9%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£57,200AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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RG20 POSTCODE REGION

Reading (RG20)

The RG20 postcode area is located in the Reading postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 1170 individual postcodes.

There are 124 electoral wards in the RG20 postcode area, including Basingstoke, Bracknell, Crowthorne, Henley-On-Thames, Hook, Hungerford, Newbury, Reading, Tadley, Thatcham, Whitchurch, Wokingham which come under the local authority of the Basingstoke and Deane Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 40% of people in RG20 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of RG20 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The RG20 postcode is situated in Reading borough in the county of Berkshire in England, UK. It comprises of areas Theale, Tilehurst, Bradfield and Padworth.

Theale is a village primarily known for its industrial and commercial businesses. It is home to many companies, including the popular Fra café, which serves an array of pastries and warm drinks. There is also Theale train station, located off Wantage Road, which runs frequent services to London Paddington, Reading and other nearby counties.

Tilehurst is a charming residential area which has a rural feel. It is home to many green areas, including St. Anne's Church and Holy Brook Meadows, as well as a huge variety of local shops, cafes and restaurants. There is also a selection of local primary and secondary schools, making it ideal for families.

Bradfield is a village lined with picturesque views of rolling hills and wildlife. It boasts a countryside retreat, as well as the seasonal Bradfield Woods walking trail. The village is home to the Berkeley Memorial Centre, as well as local village school Bradfield Church of England Primary School.

Padworth is a rural village located in the Robin Hood area of Reading borough. It is known for its vibrant pub, The Rose & Crown, which has been located in the village for many years. There is also The Swan at Padworth, a popular destination for those seeking a cosy accommodation and local countryside experience.

The RG20 postcode is situated close to major towns like Wokingham and Newbury. It is serviced for transportation by Reading's Green Line buses, which travel to nearby towns and cities. Residents have access to a wide range of outdoor and leisure activities, including cricket clubs, cycling, fishing and horse riding. Additionally, the postcode also has easy access to London, with a journey of only one hour.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in RG20 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 40%AB
  • 47%C2/C2
  • 13%DE

According to census records, 40% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 93%WHITE
  • 7%NON-WHITE

93% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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RG20Hampshire

Hampshire

The county of Hampshire

RG20 is located in the county of Hampshire, in England.

Hampshire has a total population of 1,829,500, making it the 5th largest county in the UK.

Hampshire has a total area of 1455 square miles, and a population density of 485 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Hampshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeRG20
Postal TownReading
MSOA NameBasingstoke and Deane 003
LSOA NameBasingstoke and Deane 003D
CountyHampshire
RegionHampshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityBasingstoke and Deane
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

RG20 Electoral Wards

The postal region of RG20, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Ashansworth
Ashmore Green
Bagnor
Ball Hill
Beedon
Beedon Hill
Bishop's Green
Bothampstead
Boxford
Brightwalton
Brightwalton Green
Brightwalton Holt
Broad Laying
Brock's Green
Bucklebury Alley
Burghclere
Burghclere Common
Bury's Bank
Catmore
Chaddleworth
Chieveley
Clapton
Cold Ash
Colthrop
Compton
Crockham Heath
Crux Easton
Curridge
Donnington
Downend
Earlstone Common
East End
East Fields
East Ilsley
Easton
East Woodhay
Ecchinswell
Egypt
Elcot
Eling
Enborne
Enborne
Enborne Row
Faccombe
Farnborough
Fawley
Goldfinch Bottom
Goose Hill
Gore End
Great Shefford
Greenham
Halfway
Hampstead Norreys
Hamstead Marshall
Headley
Heath End
Hell Corner
Hermitage
Highclere
Hillgreen
Hoe Benham
Hollington
Hollington Cross
Hopgoods Green
Hunts Green
Inkpen Common
Kingsclere
Kingsclere Woodlands
Kintbury
Lambourn
Leckhampstead
Leckhampstead Thicket
Lilley
Little Hungerford
Longlane
Marsh Benham
Mell Green
Mill Green
Newbury
Newtown
Nodmore
North End
North Heath
Oare
Old Burghclere
Ownham
Peasemore
Penwood
Plastow Green
Pound Street
Purton
Shaw
Skinners Green
Southend
South Fawley
Speen
Stanmore
Stockcross
Sydmonton
Thatcham
The Mount
The Slade
Tot Hill
Turner's Green
Wash Common
Wash Water
Wawcott
Welford
Wellhouse
Westbrook
West Fields
West Ilsley
Weston
Westrop Green
West Woodhay
Whitway
Wickham
Wickham Green
Wickham Heath
Winding Wood
Winterbourne
Woodspeen
Woodway
Woolton Hill
World's End
Browse Postcodes in RG20

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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