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Reading (RG5)
The RG5 postcode area is located in the Reading postcode town region, within the county of Berkshire, and contains a total of 673 individual postcodes.
There are 2 electoral wards in the RG5 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 Wokingham Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 34% of people in RG5 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 RG5 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
RG5 is a postcode district within the Reading post town, in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in the Royal County of Berkshire, located in the southeast of England. It covers the area of Lower Earley, with most of its residents living in the town.
The district is home to a number of notable businesses, such as Nestlé and Fujitsu, and its development is one of the highest in the UK. Shopping is also popular in the area, with multiple large retail parks, such as Theale Retail Park, located in Lower Earley. As well as this, there are various smaller independent stores and shopping centres located in the area.
Lower Earley is a residential area which has shown excellent, sustained growth over the past decade. Among the amenities are good schools – such as St Crispin's School, home to the Earley Football Academy, and The Piggott School – and several parks, including Whiteknights Lake and Dinton Pastures Country Park. It also boasts a newly developed leisure centre.
The RG5 region is well connected to the rest of the area, via a range of transport links. By road, the M4 motorway is a major thoroughfare, as is the A329 which links Lower Earley to the local area. By rail, the area is served by two main train stations – Winnersh Triangle and Winnersh – meaning quick access to Reading, London, and all the surrounding regions.
Local culture is well represented in RG5, with the LGEG Centre - Lower Earley's community centre – located within the district. As well as this, nearby attractions such as the Museum of English Rural Life and Reading Abbey Ruins, amongst other historical sites, are also close by.
Demographics
Berkshire
RG5 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.
| Outward Code | RG5 |
| Postal Town | Reading |
| MSOA Name | Wokingham 003 |
| LSOA Name | Wokingham 003D |
| County | Berkshire |
| Region | Berkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
RG5 Electoral Wards
The postal region of RG5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 34% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.