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Reading (RG29)
The RG29 postcode area is located in the Reading postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 316 individual postcodes.
There are 26 electoral wards in the RG29 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 Hart Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 43% of people in RG29 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 RG29 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 RG29 postcode is an area in the Reading borough in the UK. The area consists of Wokingham without parish and the small part of Remenham parish falling in the Civil District. It also includes parts of the Arborfield Garrison, a former military base. The military base is now empty but is being redeveloped as a housing estate.
Located within the RG29 postcode is the village of Three Mile Cross, which is accessible from the B3348 road and has a village pub, Three Tuns and a post office. The village also has a large garden centre and a cricket club.
The closest train station to the RG29 postcode is Winnersh Triangle, located on the Great Western Main Line. This station has direct links to the towns of Reading, Guildford and Wokingham.
The surrounding area is rural and is part of the designated area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB), the North Wessex Downs, where the Berkshire Downs, Chiltern Hills and North Wessex Hills meet. With a mixture of chalk downlands, beech woods and heathlands, these hills form part of the largest area of outstanding natural beauty in England.
The area has a number of schools including St Crispin's secondary school in Wokingham and a Church of England primary and secondary school in Arborfield Gatin. It is home to the famous Wellington Country Park, which features over 800 acres of countryside, including the picturesque Warren Lake.
The area also has a number of gastronomic attractions such as The Gables pub in Winnersh and Thornbers Deli in Wokingham. Additionally there are popular golf courses at Sindlesham and which bring visitors from all over the UK.
While in the area, do not miss out on visiting the Grade II* listed Lapland UK, a magical Christmas experience nestled in Whitmoor. RG29 provides easy access to downtown Reading, with its many shops, cinema, restaurants and nightlife.
Demographics
Hampshire
RG29 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.
| Outward Code | RG29 |
| Postal Town | Reading |
| MSOA Name | Hart 011 |
| LSOA Name | Hart 011C |
| County | Hampshire |
| Region | Hampshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Hart |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
RG29 Electoral Wards
The postal region of RG29, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 43% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.