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2.3%UNEMPLOYED
51%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
30%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of RG28 7BF belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is RG28 7BF 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 RG28 7BF from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 22%Children
  • 78%Adults

22% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in RG287BF male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Whitchurch.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 30%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 18%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

  • 30%SINGLE
  • 51%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in RG28 7BF is 30%. Single and 'other' people is 70%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93%WORKING
  • 2.3%UNEMPLOYED

2.3% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

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RG287BF Postcode Breakdown

RGAREA28DISTRICT7SECTORBFUNIT
Full PostcodeRG28 7BF
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownReading
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyHampshire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

RG287BF Postal District

Compass Postal District

RG28 7BF 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 RG28 7BF.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Tufton1.4 miles S
Litchfield2 miles N
Laverstoke2.2 miles E
Hurstbourne Priors2.9 miles SW
Saint Mary Bourne3 miles W
Overton3.6 miles E
Woodcott4.6 miles N
Forton4.7 miles SW
Bullington4.9 miles S
Barton Stacey5.1 miles S
Ashmansworth5.2 miles NW
Steventon5.3 miles E
Hurstbourne Tarrant5.4 miles W
Burghclere5.5 miles N
Enham5.8 miles W
London55 miles E
Glasgow337 miles NW
Edinburgh334 miles N
Cardiff82 miles W
Liverpool166 miles NW
Southampton23 miles S
Saint Ives35 miles SW

Letter: 'Our NHS will not see improvements by denying investment'

I am writing in response to the front page article about the LibDem MP candidate believing he can overturn all the hospital consultations

Hampshire Chronicle

BBC's Alan Titchmarsh has trousers censored on North Korean TV

BBC presenter Alan Titchmarsh has had his trousers censored during an episode ofGarden Secrets which aired on Korean Central Television (KCTV).

Hampshire Chronicle

Feeding New Forest ponies still a fineable offence

The public are being urged not to feed forest ponies and reminded it is a fineable offence.

BBC News

MP calls for independent regulator for ferries

The Isle of Wight MP says the current system gives firms no obligation to meet minimum standards.

BBC News

Mucky Weekender to return for three days in September

Mucky Weekender has announced that it will be returning to Winchester in September.

Hampshire Chronicle

University of Winchester students outraged over cut modules

The University of Winchester has denied accusations that it has cut a number of modules for politics students.

Hampshire Chronicle

CAMRA Beer and Cider Festival to return after four years

At this year's festival, up to 77 cask real ales will be showcased, alongside a selection of craft beers anda range of cider to suit all tastes.

Hampshire Chronicle

CrossCountry upgrade will see 25% more rail seats

The long-distance train operator is introducing 12 new trains and refurbishing its current fleet.

BBC News

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