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2.4%UNEMPLOYED
52%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
36%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of RG26 5AY belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is RG26 5AY in Reading, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about RG26 5AY from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 28%Children
  • 72%Adults

28% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in RG265AY male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Bramley and Sherfield.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 36%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 15%DE

According to census records, 36% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 32%SINGLE
  • 52%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in RG26 5AY is 32%. Single and 'other' people is 67%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93.5%WORKING
  • 2.4%UNEMPLOYED

2.4% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

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RG265AY Postcode Breakdown

RGAREA26DISTRICT5SECTORAYUNIT
Full PostcodeRG26 5AY
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownReading
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyHampshire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

RG265AY Postal District

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RG26 5AY postcode is located in the postal town of Reading. Reading postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode RG26 5AY.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Bramley0.8 miles SW
Silchester1.6 miles N
Mortimer West End2 miles NW
Sherfield2.5 miles SE
Tadley2.6 miles W
Mortimer Common2.8 miles N
Stratfield Saye2.9 miles E
Mortimer3.2 miles NE
Basingstoke4.3 miles S
Heckfield4.6 miles E
Baughurst4.8 miles W
Rotherwick4.9 miles E
Sulhampstead Abbots5.1 miles N
Burghfield5.1 miles N
Swallowfield5.3 miles E
London42 miles E
Glasgow335 miles NW
Edinburgh330 miles N
Cardiff93 miles W
Liverpool165 miles NW
Southampton33 miles SW
Saint Ives48 miles SW

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Hampshire Chronicle

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Hampshire Chronicle

MP calls for independent regulator for ferries

The Isle of Wight MP says the current system gives firms no obligation to meet minimum standards.

BBC News

Son 'numb' as whole-life killer may be released

A man sentenced to a whole-life term for murder may be allowed to leave prison on health grounds.

BBC News

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons donate 60k to Rose Road

MORE than 100 disabled children and young people with complex needs will be able to access care in emergency situations thanks to a new 60k grant.

Hampshire Chronicle

New wargaming hub 'to change UK defence culture'

The Ministry of Defence formally launches its first-ever hub for wargaming and testing strategies.

BBC News

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BBC News

England sewage spills more than double in 2023

Environment Agency data shows sewage spilled into England's waterways for over 3.6 million hours last year.

BBC News

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