The RG2 8UQ postcode is in Reading, Reading postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | RG2 |
| Ward | Whitley |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Whitley Wood |
| 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 | Whitley |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Reading West |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 2251 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hard-pressed ethnic mix / Urban cultural mix / University Towns and Cities, while the work-zone classification is Science and business parks.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Whitley Wood(0.32 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Farmers Close(0.08 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Earley(2.80 mi)
The nearest airport is Heathrow Terminal 5 Bus(21.34 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global UK Reading Primary CampusPrimary, None | 7-11 | RG2 8QA (0.34 mi) | Details |
| Geoffrey Field Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | RG2 8RH (0.60 mi) | Details |
| Geoffrey Field Infant SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-7 | RG2 8RH (0.60 mi) | Details |
| The Vine Christian SchoolAll Through, Good | 3-18 | RG7 1HF (0.62 mi) | Details |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | RG2 8LX (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Alder Grove Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | RG2 9RA (0.73 mi) | Details |
| OakbankSecondary, Requires improvement | 11-16 | RG7 1ER (0.73 mi) | Details |
| John Madejski AcademySecondary, Requires improvement | 11-18 | RG2 8AF (0.81 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of RG28UQ is 366 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: Below 14 (1632), Between 25 to 34 (1223), and Between 35 to 44 (1202).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 219 people, followed by White and Black Caribbean with a total of 32.
Regarding education, 96 adults have Does not apply, while 43 have Level 1 and entry level.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (194), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (192).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (158), followed by Christian (150).
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 Routine occupations (61) followed by Semi-routine occupations (45), and Intermediate occupations (37).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (402), and 169 adults mentioned they are Employee: Part-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1209) and Middle East and Asia (103).