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2.2%UNEMPLOYED
63%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
42%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsRG26 5YJ

What social class do the population of RG26 5YJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is RG26 5YJ 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 RG26 5YJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 86%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 12% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in RG265YJ male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Pamber and Silchester.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 42%AB
  • 45%C2/C2
  • 13%DE

According to census records, 42% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 21%SINGLE
  • 63%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in RG26 5YJ is 21%. Single and 'other' people is 78%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93%WORKING
  • 2.2%UNEMPLOYED

2.2% 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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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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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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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near RG26 5YJ

Events

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Local Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Banks near RG26 5YJ

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 RG26 5YJ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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RG265YJ Postcode Breakdown

RGAREA26DISTRICT5SECTORYJUNIT
Full PostcodeRG26 5YJ
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%)

RG265YJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

RG26 5YJ 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 RG26 5YJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Tadley0.6 miles E
Baughurst1.6 miles W
Mortimer West End2.4 miles E
Bramley2.8 miles E
Silchester3.1 miles E
Wasing3.1 miles NW
Wolverton3.2 miles W
Brimpton3.5 miles NW
Mortimer Common3.7 miles NE
Aldermaston3.9 miles N
Ibworth3.9 miles SW
Basingstoke4.7 miles SE
Hannington4.9 miles SW
Sherfield5.3 miles E
Kingsclere5.3 miles W
London45 miles E
Glasgow334 miles NW
Edinburgh329 miles N
Cardiff90 miles W
Liverpool164 miles NW
Southampton32 miles SW
Saint Ives46 miles SW

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