---POPULATION
2.1%UNEMPLOYED
63%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
43%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
RG42 6BSLocal Map
Approximate address for RG42 6BS:
IntroductionRG42 6BS

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the RG42 6BS postcode area in Reading.

We've got loads of statistics for RG42 6BS, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

RG Postcode Wall Map
DemographicsRG42 6BS

What social class do the population of RG42 6BS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is RG42 6BS 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 RG42 6BS from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 17%Children
  • 83%Adults

17% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 13% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in RG426BS male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Winkfield and Cranbourne.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 43%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 8%DE

According to census records, 43% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 18%SINGLE
  • 63%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in RG42 6BS is 18%. Single and 'other' people is 81%.

ETHNICITY

  • 92%WHITE
  • 8%NON-WHITE

92% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 94.3%WORKING
  • 2.1%UNEMPLOYED

2.1% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

See all demographics for RG42 6BS

Discover RG42 6BS

People and Demographics

RG42 6BS
People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in RG42 6BS, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

RG42 6BS Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around RG42 6BS, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in RG42 6BS

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.

RG42 6BS Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around RG42 6BS reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.

RG42 6BS Issues

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area RG426BS. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in RG42 6BS

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

Looking for job vacancies in the RG42 6BS area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.

Job vacancies near RG42 6BS

Travel & Transport

RG42 6BS
Travel

Travel

Travelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, railway, or nearest bus stop to RG42 6BS.

Travel around RG42 6BS

Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

Don't let traffic become a pain in the bumper. The latest road traffic incidents & traffic jams around this postcode.

Traffic near RG42 6BS

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the RG42 6BS area.

Taxis near RG42 6BS

Car Parks

Car Parks

Locate the nearest car parks near RG42 6BS, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Car Parks near RG42 6BS

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

RG42 6BS
Events near RG42 6BS

Events

From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around RG42 6BS.

What's on near RG42 6BS

Local Attractions

Attractions

Enjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near RG42 6BS, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more.

Attractions near RG42 6BS

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area RG42 6BS.

Hotels near RG42 6BS

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near RG42 6BS, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information RG42 6BS

Local Amenities

RG42 6BS
Banks near RG42 6BS

Banks

Find the nearest bank or building society in RG42 6BS. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.

Banks near RG42 6BS

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the RG42 6BS postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near RG42 6BS

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the RG42 6BS area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near RG42 6BS

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

Shop until you drop at a retail park or shopping centre near here. There's nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy.

Shopping Centres RG42 6BS

Police Stations

Police Stations

Report a crime or make an enquiry at your local police station or constabulary in your area. Phone 101 in a non-emergency.

Police Stations in RG42 6BS

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near RG42 6BS.

Emergencies in RG42 6BS

Post Offices

Post Offices

Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.

Post Offices in RG42 6BS

Libraries

Libraries

A useful list of lending libraries located in and around RG42 6BS. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.

Libraries in RG42 6BS

Your views ofRG42 6BS

Chris H

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

We don't have any views of Rg426bs right now. If you live in Rg426bs or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.


Add your view of RG42 6BS

People need your local expertise. If you live in RG42 6BS or have first-hand knowledge of the neighbourhood, please consider sharing your views. It's completely anonymous - all we ask is for your initials.

Your initials
Email (never published)
Your review

Please tell us what you like about the RG42 6BS postcode area, what you don't like, and what it's like to live or work here.

Your opinions on...
LOCAL AMENITIES
FAMILY FRIENDLY
PARKING
GREEN SPACES
----
Compare Conveyancing Quotes

Essential InformationRG42 6BS

RG426BS Postcode Breakdown

RGAREA42DISTRICT6SECTORBSUNIT
Full PostcodeRG42 6BS
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownReading
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

RG426BS Postal District

Compass Postal District

RG42 6BS 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 RG42 6BS.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Bracknell1.6 miles SW
Binfield2.5 miles W
Ascot3.4 miles SE
White Waltham3.9 miles NW
Waltham Saint Lawrence4 miles NW
Sunninghill4.7 miles SE
Bray4.7 miles N
Wokingham4.8 miles W
Bagshot4.9 miles SE
Hurst5.4 miles W
Windlesham5.6 miles SE
Camberley5.8 miles S
Camberly5.8 miles S
Sunningdale5.8 miles E
Twyford5.9 miles W
London27 miles E
Glasgow333 miles NW
Edinburgh326 miles N
Cardiff107 miles W
Liverpool166 miles NW
Southampton47 miles SW
Saint Ives63 miles SW

Berkshire podcast shortlisted for award

Charity's HIV Podcast aims to tackle "myths and misconceptions" around the virus, say its creators.

BBC News

Royal Berkshire Hospital: Promising results in oral UTI vaccine study

A decade-long study into an oral vaccine to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) has yielded positive results.

Local Berkshire

Rail passengers face fresh disruption as services hit by strike action

Rail passengers will suffer fresh travel chaos on Saturday when more operators are hit by strikes by train drivers in a long-running pay dispute.

Local Berkshire

Reading Comic-Con: fans of Marvel, Star Wars and others come together

Local people and families came together for Reading Comic-Con, a day-long celebration of fandom.

Local Berkshire

U-turn over 'disgraceful' home improvement charges

A council pledges to refund home improvers who were hounded by "unpleasant and overzealous" staff.

BBC News

Liberal Democrats promising 'a fair deal' for Reading

The local Liberal Democrats have unveiled their plans to create a Fair Deal for Reading' ahead of the council elections on May 2.

Local Berkshire

Oracle bosses confirm 'big announcement' set for old Lemoni building

The Oracle bosses are set to announce a big announcement' for the future of the former Lemoni building after four years of lying dormant.

Local Berkshire

Midges have taken over around the Berkshire village of Midgham

Midges have taken over around the Berkshire village - of Midgham.

Local Berkshire

From the Postcode Area blog

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Ever wondered about the crime rate in your UK postcode? You're not alone. We've dug deep into the data, uncovering trends and patterns that'll make your head spin.

Read more

Death of the High Street?

Death of the High Street?

The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?

Read more

Discrimination by Postcode

Discrimination by Postcode

You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.

Read more

The Redesign is Underway

The Redesign is Underway

Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.

Read more

51.43316
-0.725204