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2.3%UNEMPLOYED
59%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
47%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of RG28 7QS belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is RG28 7QS 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 7QS from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 82%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in RG287QS male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Whitchurch.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 47%AB
  • 44%C2/C2
  • 9%DE

According to census records, 47% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 23%SINGLE
  • 59%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in RG28 7QS is 23%. Single and 'other' people is 76%.

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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Crime Rates and Statistics

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

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RG287QS Postcode Breakdown

RGAREA28DISTRICT7SECTORQSUNIT
Full PostcodeRG28 7QS
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%)

RG287QS Postal District

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RG28 7QS 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 7QS.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Laverstoke1.2 miles E
Litchfield2 miles NW
Tufton2.1 miles SW
Overton2.6 miles E
Hurstbourne Priors3.9 miles SW
Saint Mary Bourne4 miles W
Steventon4.3 miles E
Woodcott4.8 miles NW
Hannington4.9 miles E
Burghclere5.2 miles N
Bullington5.3 miles S
Oakley5.4 miles E
Ashmansworth5.7 miles NW
Forton5.7 miles SW
Kingsclere5.7 miles NE
London54 miles E
Glasgow337 miles NW
Edinburgh333 miles N
Cardiff83 miles W
Liverpool166 miles NW
Southampton24 miles S
Saint Ives36 miles SW

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Hampshire Chronicle

Winchester University's new scholarships for British Muslims

The University of Winchester is to offer Master's scholarships to talented British Muslims in partnership with the Aziz Foundation.

Hampshire Chronicle

Easter egg warning from NHS doctor as GP practices close

GP surgeries will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, and Dr Kelso also warned that pharmacies will need more time to process repeat prescriptions

Hampshire Chronicle

Winchester store safe after Papa Johns announces 43 branches

However, the Papa Johns store in Winchesterwill remain open with the closures affecting various locations around London, Kent and further in the North of England.

Hampshire Chronicle

Temu adverts cause worry among shoppers of a possible scam

Referral schemes for the shopping site Temu have caused worry among some shoppers about a possible scam

Hampshire Chronicle

Food waste collection funding could be 'challenge'

There are concerns over where the food waste would be recycled.

BBC News

The Cavendish Winchester: Man jailed for exposing workers to asbestos

A MAN has been jailed for exposing two builders to a dangerous substance to cut costs on a Winchester construction site.

Hampshire Chronicle

Hampshire & Isle of Wight: Tuesday's Big Picture

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Hampshire & Isle of Wight.

BBC News

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