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Reading (RG42)
The RG42 postcode area is located in the Reading postcode town region, within the county of Berkshire, and contains a total of 1283 individual postcodes.
There are 21 electoral wards in the RG42 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 Bracknell Forest Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 36% of people in RG42 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 RG42 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
RG42 is a postcode district located in the Reading borough of England, located within the broad area of the Berkshire Downs in the Thames Valley. It covers parts of the towns and villages of Binfield, Warfield, Wokingham, Sandhurst, Owlsmoor, Easthampstead, Finchampstead, Winnersh, Hurst, Winkfield Row, Crowthorne, Swallowfield and Arborfield. A lot of the postcode district is covered by green space due to the presence of Swinley Forest, Crowthorne Wood and Wellington Country Park.
RG42 postcode includes several areas of notable natural beauty, including the look-out point from the top of Wanborough Hill, the scenic Irons Bottom Woods and the mature woods at Crowthorne Edge. Several sites of historical or archaeological interest are to be found in RG42, with twenty-four being registered with the local Historic England body. These include Picts Hill, an Iron Age Hillfort in Warfield, and Hampstead Hall Farm, a medieval manor house in Binfield.
In terms of amenities, the postcode district is served by several supermarkets, a number of pubs and restaurants, a cinema complex and a large country park. There are also a number of professional offices located in the area including a theatre design company, a landscape architect firm and an interior design agency. Education within the district is provided through several local primary schools, while secondary school pupils have access to the Garth Hill College, which is part of the local Prospect Education Trust.
Transport in the area is provided by the M4 motorway, which is easily accessible from the area, as well as a number of bus routes which run through the district. Public services in RG42 are provided by a local Citizens Advice Bureau, a Job Centre Plus and several NHS services including a dental practice, a GP surgery and an opticians.
Demographics
Berkshire
RG42 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 | RG42 |
| Postal Town | Reading |
| MSOA Name | Bracknell Forest 004 |
| LSOA Name | Bracknell Forest 004C |
| County | Berkshire |
| Region | Berkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
RG42 Electoral Wards
The postal region of RG42, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 36% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.