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People & Demographics
Armour Hill, Tilehurst, Reading
RG31 6JPReading
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in RG31 6JP.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
With a population density of 4,103 people per square kilometre (as per Census 2021), this area's closest OA output area reveals how many residents occupy a single square kilometre in the RG31 6JP area. This number is a key indicator of how densely or sparsely the community is populated.
The RG31 6JP neighbourhood has a population density much higher than the regional average of 486.5 people per km2, making it one of the most densely populated areas in the region. This is typical of urban hubs where housing, amenities, and services are tightly packed, creating a vibrant, fast-paced environment. People living here can benefit from unparalleled convenience - everything from shops and schools to public transport is on the doorstep. However, such high density can bring challenges including limited green spaces, higher noise levels, and potential congestion.
0%
743Population Density.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in RG31 6JP are married?
Census 2021 reveals that 54.3% of residents in the postcode RG31 6JP are either married or in a civil partnership. This is higher than compared to the national average across England & Wales, which is 44.7%, a variance of 21.5%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
54.3%
21.5%Percentage of people in RG31 6JP who are married.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
In the postcode RG31 6JP, children under 16 constitute 18.9% of the population, compared to 17.3% across England. At the elder end of the age spectrum, 25.8 percent are 65 years or older, including retirees.
This is largely in line with the rest of the country.
25.8%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
Based on Census 2021 data, 12% of households in the RG31 6JP postcode are made up of a single occupant. This is lower than when compared to the overall data for England & Wales, with a difference of -6.3% relative to the national figure, where 12.8% of households are composed of a single person.
12%
-6.3%Percentage of RG31 6JP households that contain a single person.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00082757), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (RG31 6JP) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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