The RG1 6EQ postcode is in Reading, Reading postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the RG1 6EQ area, explore the RG1 6EQ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RG1 6EQ area, visit the RG1 6EQ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | RG1 |
| Ward | Coley |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Coley Park |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Reading |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Reading |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Reading |
| Police Force | Thames Valley |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Coley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Reading West |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 16764 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Achieving minorities / Asian traits / University Towns and Cities, while the work-zone classification is Teachers and carers in metro suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Southcote(0.53 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Wensley Road Flats(0.11 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Reading West(0.73 mi)
The nearest airport is Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus(22.22 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | RG1 6DU (0.15 mi) | Details |
| The WREN SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-19 | RG30 2BB (0.30 mi) | Details |
| Southcote Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | RG30 3EJ (0.48 mi) | Details |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | RG30 3EP (0.49 mi) | Details |
| All Saints Junior SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 7-11 | RG1 6NP (0.50 mi) | Details |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-7 | RG1 6NP (0.50 mi) | Details |
| St Edward's PrepPrimary, None | 3-11 | RG30 2JH (0.52 mi) | Details |
| Battle Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | RG30 2TD (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Coley Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | RG1 6AZ (0.76 mi) | Details |
| Oxford Road Community SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | RG1 7PJ (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Wilson Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | RG30 2RW (0.87 mi) | Details |
| Katesgrove Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | RG1 2NL (0.97 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is RUSSELL STREET SURGERY(0.69 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| russell street surgeryActiverussell street surgery, 79 russell street, reading, berkshire | 08444778553 | RG1 7XG |
| western elms & circuit lane surgeriesActivewestern elms surgery, 317 oxford road, reading, berkshire | 01189590257 | RG30 1AT |
| abbey medical centreActiveabbey medical centre, 41 russell street, reading, berkshire | 01189573752 | RG1 7XD |
| chatham street surgeryActivethe surgery, 121 chatham street, reading, berkshire | 01189505121 | RG1 7JE |
The population of RG16EQ is 402 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 38 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 25 to 34 (1743), Below 14 (1678), and Between 35 to 44 (1594).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 149 people, followed by Indian with a total of 86.
Regarding education, 166 adults have Level 4, while 34 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (432), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (237).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (146), followed by Hindu (92).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (71) followed by Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (63), and Intermediate occupations (37).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (675), and 250 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1185) and Middle East and Asia (398).