15POPULATION
2.5%UNEMPLOYED
15%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
30%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of RG2 7BJ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is RG2 7BJ 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 7BJ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 8%Children
  • 92%Adults

8% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 46.7%Male
  • 53.3%Female

From the last census, 46.7% of people in RG27BJ male, and 53.3% female. Women outnumber men in Church.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 30%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 19%DE

According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 79%SINGLE
  • 15%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in RG2 7BJ is 79%. Single and 'other' people is 20%.

ETHNICITY

  • 71%WHITE
  • 30%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 25.2%WORKING
  • 2.5%UNEMPLOYED

2.5% 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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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near RG2 7BJ

Events

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Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near RG2 7BJ

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in RG2 7BJ

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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RG27BJ Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeRG2 7BJ
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Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

RG27BJ Postal District

Compass Postal District

RG2 7BJ 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 7BJ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Earley0.9 miles E
Caversham2 miles N
Reading2.1 miles W
Shinfield2.7 miles S
Sonning2.9 miles NE
Woodley3 miles E
Arborfield3.1 miles SE
Aberfield3.1 miles SE
Tilehurst3.6 miles W
Shiplake3.8 miles NE
Winnersh4 miles E
Hurst4.4 miles E
Burghfield4.5 miles SW
Mapledurham4.7 miles NW
Wagrave4.7 miles NE
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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