43POPULATION
1.8%UNEMPLOYED
60%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
33%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsRG8 8RZ

What social class do the population of RG8 8RZ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is RG8 8RZ 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 RG8 8RZ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 20%Children
  • 80%Adults

20% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 7% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 55.8%Male
  • 44.2%Female

From the last census, 55.8% of people in RG88RZ male, and 44.2% female. Men outnumber women in Purley on Thames.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 33%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 9%DE

According to census records, 33% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 26%SINGLE
  • 60%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in RG8 8RZ is 26%. Single and 'other' people is 75%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 94.1%WORKING
  • 1.8%UNEMPLOYED

1.8% 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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RG8 8RZ Demographics

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

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Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near RG8 8RZ

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in RG8 8RZ

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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RG88RZ Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeRG8 8RZ
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Postal TownReading
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CountryEngland
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Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

RG88RZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

RG8 8RZ 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 RG8 8RZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Mapledurham0.9 miles E
Pangbourne1.4 miles W
Tidmarsh1.6 miles SW
Tilehurst2.1 miles SE
Basildon3.1 miles W
Englefield3.7 miles SW
Caversham3.8 miles E
Reading3.9 miles SE
Checkendon3.9 miles N
Goring4.4 miles NW
Sulhampstead4.5 miles S
Bradfield4.7 miles SW
Streatley5 miles NW
Ipsden5.1 miles N
South Stoke5.1 miles NW
London40 miles E
Glasgow325 miles NW
Edinburgh320 miles N
Cardiff92 miles W
Liverpool156 miles NW
Southampton43 miles SW
Saint Ives56 miles SW

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