9POPULATION
11%UNEMPLOYED
35%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
16%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsRG2 8EZ

What social class do the population of RG2 8EZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is RG2 8EZ 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 RG2 8EZ 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

  • 55.6%Male
  • 44.4%Female

From the last census, 55.6% of people in RG28EZ male, and 44.4% female. Men outnumber women in Church.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 16%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 37%DE

According to census records, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 47%SINGLE
  • 35%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in RG2 8EZ is 47%. Single and 'other' people is 53%.

ETHNICITY

  • 74%WHITE
  • 27%NON-WHITE

74% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 76.8%WORKING
  • 11%UNEMPLOYED

11% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in RG2 8EZ, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

RG2 8EZ Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near RG2 8EZ

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near RG2 8EZ

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near RG2 8EZ

Events

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What's on near RG2 8EZ

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near RG2 8EZ

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Hotels near RG2 8EZ

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near RG2 8EZ

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the RG2 8EZ area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

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Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Shopping Centres RG2 8EZ

Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in RG2 8EZ

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in RG2 8EZ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in RG2 8EZ

Libraries

Libraries

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RG28EZ Postcode Breakdown

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Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

RG28EZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

RG2 8EZ 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 RG2 8EZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Earley0.8 miles NE
Shinfield1.8 miles S
Arborfield2.2 miles SE
Aberfield2.2 miles SE
Reading2.3 miles W
Caversham2.9 miles N
Woodley3.2 miles E
Sonning3.5 miles NE
Winnersh3.5 miles E
Tilehurst4.1 miles W
Swallowfield4.1 miles S
Burghfield4.1 miles W
Hurst4.2 miles E
Shiplake4.4 miles NE
Wokingham4.9 miles E
London36 miles E
Glasgow330 miles NW
Edinburgh325 miles N
Cardiff97 miles W
Liverpool161 miles NW
Southampton41 miles SW
Saint Ives56 miles SW

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