reading RG2 Postcodes
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Reading (RG2)
The RG2 postcode area is located in the Reading postcode town region, within the county of Berkshire, and contains a total of 1246 individual postcodes.
There are 20 electoral wards in the RG2 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, 29% of people in RG2 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 RG2 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
RG2 postcode is in the Reading district in Berkshire and covers areas such as Whitley, Earley, Shinfield, Swallowfield, Arborfield, and other surrounding villages. Its estimated population in 2019 was 33,118 and the average house price in 2020 was £400,830.
Reading is bustling with diverse culture and is home to the University of Reading and two major employment centres; Green Park and Thames valley Park. It has excellent transport links with the M4 motorway running through it.
RG2 is home to a variety of amenities with the nearby East Reading Festival regularly taking place in the summer and many shopping areas such as the Oracle Shopping Complex, Prospect Park, and Sainsbury's. Moreover, it also boasts a selection of green spaces such as Dinton Pastures Country Park. There are several places of worship as well, including St Barnabas' Church in Shinfield and Arborfield.
Reading also has a variety of dining and entertainment options with restaurants including the OX Club, the Newbury Kitchen, and Tomato Lounge. There are many family friendly activities, such as the 4D cinema, bumper boats, indoor play at the Activity World, Bowling at the Holme Park leisure Centre, and the Water Meadows Swimming Complex.
The area is highly popular with commuters due to its excellent transport links. The Earley railway station and Reading West railway station offer frequent services for commuters and provide a direct connection into Reading town centre, London Paddington, South Wales, and Oxford. The Reading Buses operate services throughout the local area.
In terms of healthcare, RG2 postcode has access to a variety of options. Reading has the Royal Berkshire Hospital, located in the Royal Berkshire NHS Trust, and is a leading provider of healthcare in the local area. There is also the Berkshire Community Health care NHS Trust which provides community-based services such as primary care, midwifery, district nursing, sexual health, and physiotherapy services.
There is also a variety of primary and secondary schools in the area. Among the primary schools are Willowbank, St Barnabas, Millbrook, and Arborfield. Secondary schools include The Forest School, St. Crispins, and Newbridge. TheRG2 postcode provides a lively and convenient area in the Reading district for its residents.
Demographics
Berkshire
RG2 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 | RG2 |
| Postal Town | Reading |
| MSOA Name | Reading 018 |
| LSOA Name | Reading 018B |
| County | Berkshire |
| Region | Berkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Reading |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
RG2 Electoral Wards
The postal region of RG2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 29% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.