134,125TOTAL POPULATION
53,475HOUSEHOLDS
3.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£49,400AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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RG4 POSTCODE REGION

Reading (RG4)

The RG4 postcode area is located in the Reading postcode town region, within the county of Berkshire, and contains a total of 1713 individual postcodes.

There are 43 electoral wards in the RG4 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 Reading Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 45% of people in RG4 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 RG4 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 RG4 postcode is in the Reading district of England and is part of the Royal Mail's postcode address file. It is bordered by RG3 and RG5. It is made up of the Caversham, Emmer Green, Mapledurham, Reading University, Tilehurst, and Whitley Wood.

The area is known for its rich history and culture. It was an important centre of Roman occupation and British Civil War battle site and it has some oldest surviving pub buildings in England. It also has numerous heritage sites, such as Wallingford Castle.

The area has a high density of parks and green spaces. It has various local amenities, including pubs, clubs, independent shops, and other entertainment venues. Educationally it is home to Reading University and numerous primary and secondary schools.

The RG4 postcode area also has excellent transport links. It is close to the main thoroughfare of theKennet and Avon Canal and is on several bus routes. Reading railway station is close by with direct connections to London and other cities. Reading Airport serves the area as well as local and international flights.

Neighbourhoods in the RG4 postcode range from affluent affluent suburbs such as Mapledurham and Caversham to more residential Alice Holt Road, Green Park and Newtown. It also plays host to many local events, such as Reading Carnival, which is held in the town centre each year.

Property prices in Reading are more affordable than many parts of London and the RG4 postcode area benefits from this. The average house price is £443,833, while the average cost of renting is £1,220. The area also benefits from many amenities, such as supermarkets, doctors surgeries, hospitals, and sport facilities, which accommodate a variety of people from all walks of life.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in RG4 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 45%AB
  • 43%C2/C2
  • 12%DE

According to census records, 45% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 80%WHITE
  • 20%NON-WHITE

80% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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RG4Berkshire

Berkshire

The county of Berkshire

RG4 is located in the county of Berkshire, in England.

Berkshire has a total population of 896,800, making it the 24th largest county in the UK.

Berkshire has a total area of 487 square miles, and a population density of 710 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Berkshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeRG4
Postal TownReading
MSOA NameReading 004
LSOA NameReading 004C
CountyBerkshire
RegionBerkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityReading
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

RG4 Electoral Wards

The postal region of RG4, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Binfield Heath
Borough Marsh
Broadplat
Cane End
Caversham
Caversham Heights
Chalkhouse Green
Charvil
Chazey Heath
Checkendon
Cross Lanes
Crowsley
Dunsden Green
Emmer Green
Gallowstree Common
Greys Green
Harpsden
Harpsden Bottom
Henley-on-Thames
Hook End
Kidmore End
Littlestead Green
Lower Caversham
Lower Shiplake
Mapledurham
Mays Green
New Cross
Newtown
Nuney Green
Play Hatch
Remenham
Rotherfield Greys
Rotherfield Peppard
Satwell
Shepherd's Green
Shiplake
Shiplake Bottom
Shiplake Row
Sonning
Sonning Common
Sonning Eye
Tokers Green
Trench Green
Woodlands
Browse Postcodes in RG4

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (RG) and estimated address.

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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