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3.9%UNEMPLOYED
42%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
14%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsRG24 8WY

What social class do the population of RG24 8WY belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is RG24 8WY 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 RG24 8WY from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 26%Children
  • 74%Adults

26% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in RG248WY male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Popley West.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 14%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 30%DE

According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 39%SINGLE
  • 42%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in RG24 8WY is 39%. Single and 'other' people is 61%.

ETHNICITY

  • 86%WHITE
  • 13%NON-WHITE

86% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.4%WORKING
  • 3.9%UNEMPLOYED

3.9% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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RG24 8WY Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near RG24 8WY

Events

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What's on near RG24 8WY

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near RG24 8WY

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in RG24 8WY

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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RG248WY Postcode Breakdown

RGAREA24DISTRICT8SECTORWYUNIT
Full PostcodeRG24 8WY
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownReading
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyHampshire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

RG248WY Postal District

Compass Postal District

RG24 8WY 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 RG24 8WY.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Basingstoke1.3 miles E
Worting2.2 miles SW
Cliddesden3.2 miles SE
Bramley3.2 miles NE
Ibworth3.3 miles W
Oakley3.8 miles W
Tadley3.9 miles N
Farleigh Wallop4.2 miles S
Sherfield4.2 miles E
Baughurst4.6 miles NW
Hannington4.7 miles W
Wolverton4.8 miles NW
Herriard4.9 miles SE
Mortimer West End5.1 miles N
Silchester5.3 miles NE
London45 miles E
Glasgow338 miles NW
Edinburgh333 miles N
Cardiff91 miles W
Liverpool167 miles NW
Southampton29 miles SW
Saint Ives44 miles SW

A303 and A3: National Highways road closures to avoid

One of the closures is expected to cause moderate delays,with motorists facing a wait of between 10 and 30 minutes.

Hampshire Chronicle

Unclear outcome of meeting over future of Winchester pub The Broadway

The outcome of a meeting by civic chiefs to discuss the future of a city centre pub is still unclear.

Hampshire Chronicle

University looks to appoint 180 new academics by next year

The University of Southampton will build on its world-leading success by appointing up to more than 180 new academics by 2025.

Hampshire Chronicle

Smallbone credits boss Martin for goal-scoring haul

Will Smallbone says specific work with boss Russell Martin is the reason for his best scoring season of his career.

BBC News

Letter - 'Make car parking charges an election issue'

I was saddened to read in the Chronicle that Winchester car parks are among the priciest in the country (April 11). I have written before expressing my disgust of the introduction of the recent night &hellip

Hampshire Chronicle

Letter: 'Our life is ours to choose how we die'

Who are these people who dictate how we live and die?

Hampshire Chronicle

Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed

A story about flooding across Hampshire and Isle of Wight was among our most read stories this week.

BBC News

Watch: Fire rips through beachside pub

Fire crews were praised for their bravery as a large fire ripped through the roof of a beachside pub.

BBC News

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