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This section of the site is all about the RG Postcode area, also known as the Reading Postal Area. Explore links to the next level to learn more about specific postcode districts such as RG1.
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Width from East to West | 40.18 mi |
Height from North to South | 33.63 mi |
Area of RG | 750.72 mi² |
Maximum Width | 40.65 mi |
Perimeter of Postcode Area | 181.61 mi |
Number of Postcode Districts | 30 |
Number of Postcode Sectors | 143 |
Number of Post Towns | 12 |
Number of Postcodes | 23,295 |
The RG postcode area represents a group of 30 postal districts in the Reading area of the United Kingdom. The area code stands for the letters r and g in ReadinG. The area has a population of 778,677 and covers an area of 1,944,376 hectares. Fun fact: 1.20% of the population of Great Britain lives in this area.
The postcode area falls within the following counties: Berkshire (69.99%), Hampshire (22.40%), Oxfordshire (6.91%), Buckinghamshire (0.56%), Wiltshire (0.14%).
The RG Reading Postcode is in the South East of England. The postal area borders the following neighbouring postal areas: GU - Guildford, SN - Swindon, SO - Southampton, SP - Salisbury, OX - Oxford, SL - Slough and HP - Hemel Hempstead, and is located inland.
I've calculated the total area covered by building footprints within the postcode area.
By analyzing this against the total area, I've determined the percentage of the area that's developed, this will give you an idea of how urban or rural the postcode region is.
The higher the percentage the more urban the area is. For example the least urban district is RG25 and the most urban is RG1.
Postcode District | Total Area (m²) | Footprint Area (m²) | Built Percentage % |
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RG25 | 148,665,789 | 814,703 | 0.55% |
RG28 | 75,465,638 | 411,725 | 0.55% |
RG20 | 264,103,861 | 1,774,308 | 0.67% |
RG17 | 188,797,848 | 1,316,153 | 0.70% |
RG9 | 158,103,059 | 1,825,416 | 1.15% |
RG29 | 49,908,485 | 586,025 | 1.17% |
RG8 | 113,038,843 | 1,438,352 | 1.27% |
RG27 | 119,391,007 | 1,716,987 | 1.44% |
RG7 | 189,363,349 | 2,846,011 | 1.50% |
RG26 | 88,483,921 | 1,372,621 | 1.55% |
RG18 | 69,662,162 | 1,093,703 | 1.57% |
RG23 | 32,701,254 | 643,300 | 1.97% |
RG10 | 57,611,545 | 1,237,007 | 2.15% |
RG19 | 36,246,601 | 1,125,574 | 3.11% |
RG4 | 51,377,247 | 1,857,022 | 3.61% |
RG42 | 33,816,592 | 1,409,991 | 4.17% |
RG40 | 44,142,659 | 1,863,304 | 4.22% |
RG24 | 32,571,632 | 1,770,199 | 5.43% |
RG45 | 11,296,590 | 818,891 | 7.25% |
RG30 | 23,164,454 | 1,681,441 | 7.26% |
RG14 | 28,816,940 | 2,160,217 | 7.50% |
RG2 | 28,066,570 | 2,317,778 | 8.26% |
RG41 | 18,832,287 | 1,668,851 | 8.86% |
RG12 | 22,932,180 | 2,306,145 | 10.06% |
RG31 | 10,184,471 | 1,157,954 | 11.37% |
RG5 | 8,071,600 | 1,072,716 | 13.29% |
RG22 | 11,914,233 | 1,684,578 | 14.14% |
RG6 | 10,949,548 | 1,619,730 | 14.79% |
RG21 | 8,126,349 | 1,399,591 | 17.22% |
RG1 | 8,565,201 | 1,697,033 | 19.81% |
Total | 1,944,371,915 (m²) | 44,687,326 (m²) | 2.3% |
There are 12 towns within the Reading postcode area.
The RG Reading postcode was originally created out of a trio of towns. Reading is the main town and where the first and last letter of the area code comes from. Newbury and Basingstoke were the two significant postal towns that were intended to share the limelight with Reading. Both are well connected to the hub of Reading by road and rail.
Looking at a map of the postcode area today, it looks confusing and difficult to see a logical order. Once you apply the original numbering of districts as seen before 1995, it begins to make sense.
RG3 used to be the district for West Reading and Tilehurst. It was split and renamed RG30 and RG31.
In addition to Reading, there are post towns of Henley on Thames, Wokingham, Bracknell, and Crowthorne.
New post towns of Hungerford and Thatcham were created to the east and west of the Newbury area.
The numbering in the Basingstoke Area remains intact however new post towns of Tadley and Hook were formed in areas with expanding populations.
Unit | Area² |
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Hectares | 1,944,376² |
Miles | 7,507² |
Feet | 209,290,688,264² |
Kilometres | 19,444² |
We found 11 visitor attractions within the Reading postcode area
Ashdown House |
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Historic Properties |
Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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The Rose of Hungerford |
Historic Properties |
Other Historic / Scenic Transport Operator |
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Sandham Memorial Chapel |
Places of Worship |
Place of Worship (still in use) |
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The Nature Discovery Centre |
Wildlife |
Nature Reserve / Wetlands / Wildlife Trips |
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Basildon Park |
Historic Properties |
Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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The Vyne |
Historic Properties |
Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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Nuffield Place |
Historic Properties |
Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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Greys Court |
Historic Properties |
Historic House / House and Garden / Palace |
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West Green House Garden |
Gardens |
Garden |
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Galleon Marine |
Leisure / Theme Parks |
Leisure / Theme Park |
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Go Ape! Tree Top Adventure - Bracknell |
Country Parks |
Country Park |
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