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Reading (RG40)
The RG40 postcode area is located in the Reading postcode town region, within the county of Berkshire, and contains a total of 1435 individual postcodes.
There are 31 electoral wards in the RG40 postcode area, including Basingstoke, Bracknell, Crowthorne, Henley-On-Thames, Hook, Hungerford, Newbury, Reading, Tadley, Thatcham, Whitchurch, Wokingham which come under the local authority of the Wokingham Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 45% of people in RG40 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of RG40 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The RG40 postcode district is situated in the east of the Reading area and encompasses the villages of Lower Earley, Earley, Sindlesham and a part of Wokingham without Borough. As of 2011 the population for the area was 22,799. Lower Earley is the largest settlement in the postcode district.
RG40 is serviced by two main roads, the A329 that runs north-south and the M4 motorway which runs east-west. Through the postcode district, the Thames-Side Walkway has a route which links the villages of Earley and Lower Earley, and all the way into the outskirts of Reading.
RG40 has ample aerospace and technology parks, such as the Thames Valley Science Park in Earley. These parks are home to a wide range of companies such as HP, Credit Suisse and Oracle.
Schools in the district include St. tenants Primary School, Maiden Erlegh Secondary School, The Willink School as well as a number of other primary and secondary schools.
Shopping amenities in the RG40 postcode district include supermarkets such as Sainsbury's and Tesco and smaller retail shops in the villages of Lower Earley and Earley. There are a number of available leisure facilities such as gyms, sports clubs and swimming pools.
RG40 is an area of green spaces, with local reserves such as Lower Earley Local Nature Reserve, which is an area of semi-woodland with numerous walking trails. Other parks include Maiden Erlegh Nature Reserve, Carlile Park, Cutbush Green, Loddon Nature Reserve and Whiteknights Park. Nearby larger reserves include Swinley Forest and Crowthorne Woods.
RG40's postcode is serviced by a number of bus routes and the nearest train station is Earley. Reading West train station is the closest main line service, which takes approximately 15-20 minutes by car.
All in all, the RG40 postcode district is a great place to live, with a great number of technology companies, a wide range of recreational activities and plenty of green spaces to enjoy.
Demographics
Berkshire
RG40 is located in the county of Berkshire, in England.
Berkshire has a total population of 896,800, making it the 24th largest county in the UK.
Berkshire has a total area of 487 square miles, and a population density of 710 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | RG40 |
| Postal Town | Reading |
| MSOA Name | Wokingham 013 |
| LSOA Name | Wokingham 013E |
| County | Berkshire |
| Region | Berkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
RG40 Electoral Wards
The postal region of RG40, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 45% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.