54POPULATION
13.4%UNEMPLOYED
37%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
10%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of RG2 7YJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is RG2 7YJ 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 RG2 7YJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 28%Children
  • 73%Adults

28% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 46.3%Male
  • 53.7%Female

From the last census, 46.3% of people in RG27YJ male, and 53.7% female. Women outnumber men in Church.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 10%AB
  • 48%C2/C2
  • 41%DE

According to census records, 10% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 44%SINGLE
  • 37%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in RG2 7YJ is 44%. Single and 'other' people is 56%.

ETHNICITY

  • 71%WHITE
  • 29%NON-WHITE

71% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 77.8%WORKING
  • 13.4%UNEMPLOYED

13.4% 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 RG2 7YJ

Events

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Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near RG2 7YJ

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

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in RG2 7YJ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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RG27YJ Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeRG2 7YJ
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Postal TownReading
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

RG27YJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

RG2 7YJ 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 RG2 7YJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Earley1.1 miles E
Reading1.8 miles W
Caversham2.2 miles N
Shinfield2.4 miles S
Aberfield3 miles SE
Arborfield3 miles SE
Sonning3.3 miles NE
Woodley3.4 miles E
Tilehurst3.4 miles W
Burghfield4 miles SW
Winnersh4.1 miles E
Shiplake4.2 miles NE
Hurst4.7 miles E
Mapledurham4.7 miles NW
Swallowfield4.7 miles S
London36 miles E
Glasgow330 miles NW
Edinburgh324 miles N
Cardiff97 miles W
Liverpool161 miles NW
Southampton42 miles SW
Saint Ives56 miles SW

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The youth accused of murdering 19-year-old Sheldon Lewcock - who died after being hit by a van - faced a grilling as he testified in court.

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Reading FC buses alter usual schedule for celebrations

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Gove rejects 12-storey hotel and energy park plan for Bucks village

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Family tribute to 'kind, strong-willed' crash victim

James Browes, 26, died after crashing into trees off a dual carriageway on Saturday afternoon.

BBC News

Will of the people' must stop Arborfield development, says neighbour

Developer TA Fisher and Sons want to build 22 homes in Arborfield, and has applied to Wokingham Borough Council for planning permission

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