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Reading (RG24)
The RG24 postcode area is located in the Reading postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 1671 individual postcodes.
There are 24 electoral wards in the RG24 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 Basingstoke and Deane Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 30% of people in RG24 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 RG24 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 RG24 postcode is a postcode district located in and around the town of Basingstoke, Hampshire, England. It is of a non-geographic nature and is comprised of one full postcode area comprising ten post towns covering an area of about 32 square miles.
The RG24 postcode area stretches from the centre of Basingstoke to the southern side of the River Loddon, Middle Ash, Rotherwick, Kingsclere, North Oakley, Upton Grey, South Warnborough, Upton, North Waltham and Ellisfield, all located in the Borough of Basingstoke and Deane and part of the county of Hampshire.
RG24 postcodes are used for both domestic and business addresses. They are used by the Royal Mail for sorting and delivery of mail within England.
Within the RG24 postcode area, there are four Parliamentary constituencies, Basingstoke North, Basingstoke South, North East Hampshire and Sherborne St John, Tadley, Kingsclere and Overton.
The RG24 postcode contains various urban and semi-urban localities, including the town centre of Basingstoke, several small villages and residential towns and a rural area.
Within the area there are numerous large businesses, including the Vodafone UK headquarters and numerous small and medium sized enterprises.
The town centre of Basingstoke has many leisure attractions, including Milestones Museum, MK One shopping centre, MBC leisure centre, Basingstoke ice rink, Body Shop, and Festival Place.
Basingstoke also has the Willis Museum and the Willis Tower, which was once the world's tallest brick tower.
The nearest airports to the postcode are located in London Heathrow and London Stansted. Basingstoke is also served by a railway station and various bus services, providing connections to other towns and cities.
RG24 postcodes are awarded to a property when it is built or changed. Residents are requested to use the codes when addressing mail, as this helps the Royal Mail accurately deliver mail to its destination.
Demographics
Hampshire
RG24 is located in the county of Hampshire, in England.
Hampshire has a total population of 1,829,500, making it the 5th largest county in the UK.
Hampshire has a total area of 1455 square miles, and a population density of 485 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | RG24 |
| Postal Town | Reading |
| MSOA Name | Basingstoke and Deane 017 |
| LSOA Name | Basingstoke and Deane 017B |
| County | Hampshire |
| Region | Hampshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Area Classification | Urban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%) |
RG24 Electoral Wards
The postal region of RG24, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.