1POPULATION
4.2%UNEMPLOYED
41%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
44%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
RG1 8LDLocal Map
Approximate address for RG1 8LD:
IntroductionRG1 8LD

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the RG1 8LD postcode area in Reading.

We've got loads of statistics for RG1 8LD, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

RG Postcode Wall Map
DemographicsRG1 8LD

What social class do the population of RG1 8LD belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is RG1 8LD 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 RG1 8LD from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 80%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 100%Male
  • 0%Female

From the last census, 100% of people in RG18LD male, and 0% female. Men outnumber women in Abbey.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 44%AB
  • 42%C2/C2
  • 14%DE

According to census records, 44% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 47%SINGLE
  • 41%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in RG1 8LD is 47%. Single and 'other' people is 53%.

ETHNICITY

  • 66%WHITE
  • 35%NON-WHITE

66% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89.7%WORKING
  • 4.2%UNEMPLOYED

4.2% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

See all demographics for RG1 8LD

Discover RG1 8LD

People and Demographics

RG1 8LD
People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in RG1 8LD, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

RG1 8LD Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around RG1 8LD, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in RG1 8LD

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

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

RG1 8LD Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around RG1 8LD reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.

RG1 8LD 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 RG18LD. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in RG1 8LD

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

Looking for job vacancies in the RG1 8LD area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.

Job vacancies near RG1 8LD

Travel & Transport

RG1 8LD
Travel

Travel

Travelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, railway, or nearest bus stop to RG1 8LD.

Travel around RG1 8LD

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 RG1 8LD

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 RG1 8LD area.

Taxis near RG1 8LD

Car Parks

Car Parks

Locate the nearest car parks near RG1 8LD, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Car Parks near RG1 8LD

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

RG1 8LD
Events near RG1 8LD

Events

From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around RG1 8LD.

What's on near RG1 8LD

Local Attractions

Attractions

Enjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near RG1 8LD, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more.

Attractions near RG1 8LD

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area RG1 8LD.

Hotels near RG1 8LD

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near RG1 8LD, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information RG1 8LD

Local Amenities

RG1 8LD
Banks near RG1 8LD

Banks

Find the nearest bank or building society in RG1 8LD. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.

Banks near RG1 8LD

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the RG1 8LD postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near RG1 8LD

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the RG1 8LD area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near RG1 8LD

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 RG1 8LD

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 RG1 8LD

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near RG1 8LD.

Emergencies in RG1 8LD

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 RG1 8LD

Libraries

Libraries

A useful list of lending libraries located in and around RG1 8LD. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.

Libraries in RG1 8LD

Your views ofRG1 8LD

Chris H

Saturday, April 13, 2024

We don't have any views of Rg18ld right now. If you live in Rg18ld or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.


Add your view of RG1 8LD

People need your local expertise. If you live in RG1 8LD 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 RG1 8LD 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 InformationRG1 8LD

RG18LD Postcode Breakdown

RGAREA1DISTRICT8SECTORLDUNIT
Full PostcodeRG1 8LD
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

RG18LD Postal District

Compass Postal District

RG1 8LD 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 RG1 8LD.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Caversham0.8 miles E
Reading2.1 miles SW
Tilehurst2.3 miles W
Mapledurham2.7 miles NW
Earley2.9 miles SE
Sonning3.6 miles E
Shiplake3.8 miles E
Woodley4.3 miles E
Tidmarsh4.4 miles W
Shinfield4.5 miles SE
Pangbourne4.6 miles W
Burghfield4.8 miles SW
Rotherfield Peppard5 miles N
Aberfield5.1 miles SE
Arborfield5.1 miles SE
London37 miles E
Glasgow328 miles NW
Edinburgh322 miles N
Cardiff95 miles W
Liverpool159 miles NW
Southampton43 miles SW
Saint Ives57 miles SW

Mirabaud buys Virgin Atlantic HQ in UK debut

Swiss investor snaps up grade-A office scheme let to Virgin Atlantic until 2032.

Property Week

Wokingham man JAILED for running down pedestrians in Sonning

One man's night at the pub has seriously changed the lives of three people.

Local Berkshire

Approaches from around world to buy Reading - Howe

Former Reading CEO Nigel Howe says there have been "lots of approaches from around the world" to buy the League One club.

BBC News

Wycombe purchase of Reading training ground 'on hold'

Reading's sale of their Bearwood Park training ground to League One rivals Wycombe is put "on hold".

BBC News

'I always knew I was different'

It was only towards the end of his career that Greg Halford found there may be a deeper reason for his reluctance to mix with team-mates.

BBC News

Greens to work for 'fairer, cleaner' Reading in elections

The Green Party has pledged to work for a fairer, greener and cleaner' Reading as they make their case to the electorate ahead of May 2.

Local Berkshire

Ex-Ofsted boss to lead head teacher death review

Ruth Perry took her own life after an inspection at her school in Reading in November 2022.

BBC News

Station Hill fire hero awarded for saving construction worker in fire

A crane operator, who rescued a fellow construction worker during a devastating fire in Reading has been presented with a Commendation Medal for his heroic actions.

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

51.46146
-0.982282