26POPULATION
6%UNEMPLOYED
37%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
51%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
RG1 6QBLocal Map
Approximate address for RG1 6QB:
IntroductionRG1 6QB

Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the RG1 6QB postcode area in Reading.

We've got loads of statistics for RG1 6QB, including demographic data, local facilities, travel essentials, hotel accommodation, crime rates and much more.

RG Postcode Wall Map
DemographicsRG1 6QB

What social class do the population of RG1 6QB belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is RG1 6QB 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 RG1 6QB from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 12%Children
  • 88%Adults

12% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 42.3%Male
  • 57.7%Female

From the last census, 42.3% of people in RG16QB male, and 57.7% female. Women outnumber men in Abbey.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 51%AB
  • 41%C2/C2
  • 8%DE

According to census records, 51% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 50%SINGLE
  • 37%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in RG1 6QB is 50%. Single and 'other' people is 49%.

ETHNICITY

  • 55%WHITE
  • 47%NON-WHITE

55% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86.9%WORKING
  • 6%UNEMPLOYED

6% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

See all demographics for RG1 6QB

Discover RG1 6QB

People and Demographics

RG1 6QB
People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in RG1 6QB, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

RG1 6QB Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

Police crime stats - see how safe it is around RG1 6QB, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?

Crime stats in RG1 6QB

Constituency & Democracy Information

Constituency

Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.

RG1 6QB Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around RG1 6QB reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.

RG1 6QB Issues

Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area RG16QB. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!

Sunrise/sunset in RG1 6QB

Local Job Vacancies

Job Vacancies

Looking for job vacancies in the RG1 6QB area? Find out what positions are available in this area, as well as further afield in surrounding areas.

Job vacancies near RG1 6QB

Travel & Transport

RG1 6QB
Travel

Travel

Travelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, railway, or nearest bus stop to RG1 6QB.

Travel around RG1 6QB

Traffic and Travel Reports

Traffic Reports

Don't let traffic become a pain in the bumper. The latest road traffic incidents & traffic jams around this postcode.

Traffic near RG1 6QB

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the RG1 6QB area.

Taxis near RG1 6QB

Car Parks

Car Parks

Locate the nearest car parks near RG1 6QB, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Car Parks near RG1 6QB

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

RG1 6QB
Events near RG1 6QB

Events

From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around RG1 6QB.

What's on near RG1 6QB

Local Attractions

Attractions

Enjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near RG1 6QB, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more.

Attractions near RG1 6QB

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area RG1 6QB.

Hotels near RG1 6QB

Tourist Information

Tourist Information

Locate the nearest car parks near RG1 6QB, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops.

Tourist Information RG1 6QB

Local Amenities

RG1 6QB
Banks near RG1 6QB

Banks

Find the nearest bank or building society in RG1 6QB. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.

Banks near RG1 6QB

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the RG1 6QB postcode area that dispense money.

Cach Machines near RG1 6QB

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the RG1 6QB area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near RG1 6QB

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

Shop until you drop at a retail park or shopping centre near here. There's nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy.

Shopping Centres RG1 6QB

Police Stations

Police Stations

Report a crime or make an enquiry at your local police station or constabulary in your area. Phone 101 in a non-emergency.

Police Stations in RG1 6QB

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near RG1 6QB.

Emergencies in RG1 6QB

Post Offices

Post Offices

Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.

Post Offices in RG1 6QB

Libraries

Libraries

A useful list of lending libraries located in and around RG1 6QB. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.

Libraries in RG1 6QB

Your views ofRG1 6QB

Chris H

Thursday, March 28, 2024

We don't have any views of Rg16qb right now. If you live in Rg16qb or have visited it, please help us to help others by telling others what you think of this neighbourhood.


Add your view of RG1 6QB

People need your local expertise. If you live in RG1 6QB or have first-hand knowledge of the neighbourhood, please consider sharing your views. It's completely anonymous - all we ask is for your initials.

Your initials
Email (never published)
Your review

Please tell us what you like about the RG1 6QB postcode area, what you don't like, and what it's like to live or work here.

Your opinions on...
LOCAL AMENITIES
FAMILY FRIENDLY
PARKING
GREEN SPACES
----
Compare Conveyancing Quotes

Essential InformationRG1 6QB

RG16QB Postcode Breakdown

RGAREA1DISTRICT6SECTORQBUNIT
Full PostcodeRG1 6QB
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownReading
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

RG16QB Postal District

Compass Postal District

RG1 6QB 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 RG1 6QB.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Caversham1.1 miles NE
Reading1.7 miles SW
Earley2.2 miles E
Tilehurst2.5 miles W
Mapledurham3.3 miles NW
Sonning3.4 miles E
Shinfield3.8 miles SE
Shiplake3.9 miles E
Woodley4 miles E
Burghfield4.4 miles SW
Aberfield4.4 miles SE
Arborfield4.4 miles SE
Tidmarsh4.7 miles W
Pangbourne5.1 miles W
Wargrave5.1 miles E
London37 miles E
Glasgow328 miles NW
Edinburgh322 miles N
Cardiff96 miles W
Liverpool159 miles NW
Southampton42 miles SW
Saint Ives56 miles SW

England sewage spills more than double in 2023

Environment Agency data shows sewage spilled into England's waterways for over 3.6 million hours last year.

BBC News

Berkshire RSPCA attends 161 callouts to animals affected by litter

The RSPCA has received almost 13,000 reports about animals found severely injured, trapped, mutilated, choked or even dead from carelessly discarded litter over the past four years.

Local Berkshire

Edmond de Rothschild REIM acquires Newbury resi scheme for 34m

The affordable housing project has already seen the development of almost 120 new homes.

Property Week

TT Group sells BT's old Southampton offices to consortium

BT's former Friary House office building has permission for residential conversion under permitted development rights.

Property Week

Primary school teacher from Henley is one of UK's strongest women

A primary school teacher is inspiring her pupils outside the classroom - as one of the UK's strongest women.

Local Berkshire

YASA to move UK HQ to Bicester Motion Innovation Quarter

TheMercedes-Benz subsidiary will relocate its teams to the Bicester site in 2026

Property Week

Woodley Nisa opening hours restricted to protect neighbours from noise

A new Nisa in Woodley will only be allowed to open between 7am and 7pm, Wokingham Borough Council has ruled

Local Berkshire

Sellar gets green light for Hertfordshire media facility

The developer has designed the scheme to appeal to the media sector, as well as being appropriate for logistics, warehousing and data centre uses.

Property Week

From the Postcode Area blog

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Deciphering Crime Rates - a Deep Dive Into UK Postcode Analysis

Ever wondered about the crime rate in your UK postcode? You're not alone. We've dug deep into the data, uncovering trends and patterns that'll make your head spin.

Read more

Death of the High Street?

Death of the High Street?

The BBC reports that despite councils' attempts to kurb them, the UK's high streets have seen a huge growth in fast food outlets. Could this mark the death knell for the Great British high street, and what can we do about it to halt its decline?

Read more

Discrimination by Postcode

Discrimination by Postcode

You really couldn't make it up, could you? Some of the country's most vulnerable people are missing out on their weekly £25 Cold Weather Payment, just because the system that's in operation is discriminating against them because payments are based on postcode, rather than geographic location.

Read more

The Redesign is Underway

The Redesign is Underway

Well, the current website was absolutely in dire need of a good redesign - from the ground up. So I set out to pull it all apart and get it up and running again to become the most comprehensive guide to every postcode in the UK. And it's been a long, tough job from start to finish - and quite possibly the biggest project I've ever undertaken.

Read more

51.45237
-0.975562