54POPULATION
6.5%UNEMPLOYED
35%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
18%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsRG2 7YR

What social class do the population of RG2 7YR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is RG2 7YR 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 7YR from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 24%Children
  • 76%Adults

24% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 46.3%Male
  • 53.7%Female

From the last census, 46.3% of people in RG27YR male, and 53.7% female. Women outnumber men in Katesgrove.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 18%AB
  • 50%C2/C2
  • 32%DE

According to census records, 18% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 50%SINGLE
  • 35%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in RG2 7YR is 50%. Single and 'other' people is 50%.

ETHNICITY

  • 63%WHITE
  • 38%NON-WHITE

63% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 78.5%WORKING
  • 6.5%UNEMPLOYED

6.5% 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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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near RG2 7YR

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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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Emergencies

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Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

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RG27YR Postcode Breakdown

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

RG27YR Postal District

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RG2 7YR 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 7YR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Earley1.3 miles E
Reading1.6 miles W
Caversham2.1 miles N
Shinfield2.6 miles S
Tilehurst3.2 miles W
Aberfield3.2 miles SE
Arborfield3.2 miles SE
Sonning3.4 miles E
Woodley3.5 miles E
Burghfield4 miles SW
Shiplake4.2 miles NE
Winnersh4.4 miles E
Mapledurham4.4 miles NW
Hurst4.9 miles E
Swallowfield4.9 miles S
London37 miles E
Glasgow329 miles NW
Edinburgh324 miles N
Cardiff96 miles W
Liverpool160 miles NW
Southampton42 miles SW
Saint Ives56 miles SW

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