Introduction
In this section, we take a look at demographic data for the people who live in the Purley on Thames ward RG8 8EH postcode area. We ask who they are, what jobs they have, what their religious beliefs are, and how they live.
This demographic data for RG8 8EH is useful to both individuals and organisations. People moving house to Purley on Thames may wish to research the new neighbourhood before they take the plunge. Businesses and organisations can use demographic information for market research purposes. Charities and non-profit organisations may find the information useful to determine who lives in the postcode area.
People
Age Breakdown
Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 83 people (residents) living here, of which 49.4% are recorded on official sources as male, and 50.6% female; women outnumber men in Purley on Thames.
There are 11 households recorded on the 2011 Census, although it is worth noting that there may have been more houses built and/or more households moved into the RG8 8EH postcode area since the last census.
0-16 | 18% |
17-30 | 13% |
31-45 | 17% |
46-60 | 24% |
61-75 | 21% |
75-90 | 8% |
Household Breakdown
Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 83 people (residents) living here, of which 49.4% are recorded on official sources as male, and 50.6% female; women outnumber men in Purley on Thames.
There are 11 households recorded on the 2011 Census, although it is worth noting that there may have been more houses built and/or more households moved into the RG8 8EH postcode area since the last census.
Total households | 11 |
Population | 83 |
Men | 49.4% |
Women | 50.6% |
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Social Grades
The social grade of people in Purley on Thames is the socio-economic classification used by the Market Research and Marketing Industries, most often in the analysis of spending habits and consumer attitudes. Originally developed by the National Readership Survey to classify their readership, they are used by many organisations and companies for market research.
Classifications for social grades are based on the occupation of the head of the household. [Click to show]:
AB | 37.7% |
C1 | 30.4% |
C2 | 15.6% |
DE | 16.2% |
Ethnic Groups
The population of RG8 8EH identifies themselves as 91% white, 2% mixed, 6% Asian, and 1% black.
There are more people classed as 'white' in West Berkshire than the UK-wide average, which the Census 2011 recorded at 87.1%.
The breakdown of ethnicity for RG8 8EH is not uncommon when compared to other areas also classed as ' Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)'.
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Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)White | 91% |
Mixed | 2% |
Asian | 6% |
Black | 1% |
Other | 0% |
Marital Status
In 2016 the ONS recorded 24.1 million people in England and Wales where were married. In RG8 8EH, 59% of residents aged 16 and over are married, compared to the UK average of 50.9%.
These marital status statistics for people in Purley on Thames include census data for people aged 16 or over (excluding 16-18 year olds in education).
Single | 27% |
Married | 59% |
Other | 14% |
General Health
Population general health is a self-assessment of a person's general state of health. In the 2011 Census people in the RG8 8EH postcode area were asked whether their health was very good, good, fair, bad or very bad.
People in Purley on Thames were asked to give their current state of health at the time of asking, not based on their health over a specific period of time.
Very Good | 51.6% |
Good | 34.5% |
Fair | 10.7% |
Poor | 2.5% |
Very Poor | 0.7% |
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Education and Work
Occupation
What type of jobs do people in Purley on Thames do? Residents of RG8 8EH who were aged between 16 and 74 were asked their main occupation for the Census 2011.
Across the UK, 30.4% of people are managers, directors and professionals. This compares to 37% of the workforce in RG8 8EH.
7.5% of workers in RG8 8EH are in elementary occupations, compared to a national average of 11.6.
Managerial & Directors | 13.9% |
Professionals | 23.2% |
Associate Professionals | 14% |
Admin & Secretarial | 11.4% |
Skilled Trades | 8.2% |
Caring, Leisure & Service | 10.2% |
Sales & Customer Services | 7.6% |
Plant & Machine Operatives | 3.9% |
Elementary Occupations | 7.5% |
Household Income
Whilst the UK's households bring in an average of £39,468 each year, households in RG8 8EH take home £57,200, which is 3% lower than the UK average.
In 2017, the ONS found that median workplace-based earnings in predominantly urban areas (excluding London) were £22,900 while predominantly rural areas were slightly lower at £21,400.
IncomeAverage Weekly | AnnuallyAverage Salary | West BerkshireRegional Area | UKAll of UK | |
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Average income | £ 1100 | £57,200 | £51,688 | £39,468 |
Upper average | £1250 | £65,000 | £58,448 | £44,980 |
Upper average | £970 | £50,440 | £45,656 | £34,684 |
Unemployment Rates
As of May-July 2018, the ONS recorded the UK's unemployment rate at 4%. The unemployment rate of RG8 8EH was recorded as being 7.5% , which is higher than the UK average.
6% are classed as being students in full-time education. The remaining 86.5% of people in RG8 8EH are in work.
Working | 86.5% |
Unemployed | 7.5% |
Students | 6% |