Reading Demographic
Latest official statistics for Reading
Reading is a vibrant and densely populated district typical of major urban centers in South East, home to 182,907 residents with a density of 4,528 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 17.7% over the last decade, and features a very young population, with a median age of 35.1 years (-5.6 above) the UK average.
Population182,907▲ 3,044 (1.7%)
Area40 km²
Density4,528
Median Age35.1-5.6 on UK avg age
Female91,42450.0%
Male91,48350.0%
Births1,9651.1%
Deaths1,1900.7%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 17.7%
Religion share in Reading
Ethnic official statistics in Reading
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 67.1% |
Asian | 17.7% |
Black | 7.2% |
Mixed | 5.1% |
Other Group | 2.9% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Reading
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Never Married | 45.5% |
Married | 40.8% |
Divorced | 7.4% |
Widowed | 4.3% |
Separated | 2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Reading
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 50.5% |
Private Rented | 31.9% |
Social Rented | 16.1% |
Shared Ownership | 1.3% |
Rent Free | 0.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Reading
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 84.1% |
Disabled Limited | 9.7% |
Disabled Lot | 6.2% |
| Total | 100% |