reading RG1 Postcodes
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Reading (RG1)
The RG1 postcode area is located in the Reading postcode town region, within the county of Berkshire, and contains a total of 2782 individual postcodes.
There are 7 electoral wards in the RG1 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, 36% of people in RG1 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 RG1 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 RG1 postcode is located within the Borough of Reading in the English county of Berkshire. It is one of six postcode areas which cover the Borough of Reading, with the others being RG2, RG3, RG4, RG5, and RG6. The area consists of the central parts of Reading town including the Oracle Shopping Centre, the University of Reading and Broad Street. It also encompasses a number of residential areas such as Caversham, East Reading, Katesgrove, Newtown, Park, Southcote and Whitley Wood.
RG1 is located in the north-west corner of the Borough of Reading and is conveniently located along the Reading mainline railway line for easy access to the city's urban centre. The postcode is home to major shopping centres, businesses, schools and universities. The Oracle Shopping Centre is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike and has a wide variety of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities. Reading University is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK and is situated within the RG1 postcode area.
In terms of housing, the RG1 postcode area is comprised of a mixture of traditional town and suburban housing, in particular terraced and semi-detached properties, as well as more exclusive residential areas such as the gated estate between Wokingham Road and Whitley. The area is home to a number of parks and open spaces, including Prospect Park, Palmer Park, Rivermead Leisure Complex and the Reading Riverside Walk.
Other amenities in the area include the Royal Berkshire Hospital and South Reading Leisure Centre, offering a variety of sports and leisure facilities. The Museum of Reading and The Hexagon theatre are also located within the RG1 postcode area, as well as a number of churches and places of worship.
The area is known for the Reading Festival, a large music festival which is held each summer in the area. RG1 is also home to a number of independent retailers and eateries, in addition to larger supermarkets and national chains. It is a vibrant, diverse area with excellent transport links to the rest of Reading and the wider region.
Demographics
Berkshire
RG1 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 | RG1 |
| Postal Town | Reading |
| MSOA Name | Reading 011 |
| LSOA Name | Reading 011F |
| County | Berkshire |
| Region | Berkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Reading |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
RG1 Electoral Wards
The postal region of RG1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 36% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.