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Who lives in RG8 8

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in RG8 8, set against England as a whole.

Council
West Berkshire
Region
South East
Population
13,402 (2024)
Population

Who lives in RG8 8

Residents
13,402
2024 estimate
Households
5,067
Census
Median age
45
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 21%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 15–19, at 9% of residents. 11.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 20.5% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the England figure of 18.4%.

RG8 8England
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.2% of residents are female and 49.8% male.

RG8 8
50%
50%
England
  • Female50.2%51%
  • Male49.8%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

56.7% of adults in RG8 8 are married or in a civil partnership, above the England average of 44.7%. 29.2% have never married.

RG8 8England
Married or civil partnership56.7%44.7%
Never married29.2%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved7.9%9.1%
Separated1.4%2.2%
Widowed4.8%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

88.3% of residents in RG8 8 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

RG8 8
56%
33%
England
  • Very good55.6%48.5%
  • Good32.6%33.7%
  • Fair9.4%12.7%
  • Bad1.8%4%
  • Very bad0.6%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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