Reading population statistics

In 2024, there were 907k residents in Reading postcode area with an average age of 40.1 years. Population density was 475 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 22.8% since 2002 and population average age increased by 2.9 years in the same period.

Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates	Value in 2024
Total residents	907k
Average age	40.1
Population density	475

Reading population density map

shows a number of residents per square kilometer(km²), estimates from 2020.

Reading population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Reading population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Reading population pyramid

shows the distribution of various age groups in a population in 2024. Females are shown on the left, males are shown on the right.

Reading population pyramid by year

Reading population share by decade of age

Shares of population age groups compared to corresponding shares of population groups in England & Wales, 2024.

Reading working age population share

Working age population share compared to working age population share in England & Wales, 2024.

Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age group	head-count	% share of population	% for Eng & Wales
0-15	176k	19.4%	18.3%
16-64	576k	63.5%	62.8%
65+	156k	17.2%	18.9%

Average Age in Reading postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode area	Average age in 2024
Reading	40.1
England & Wales	40.8

Reading population average age

Annual area statistics of Reading's population average age compared to country statistics.

Reading residential areas map

Purple-colored areas are business or industrial areas. Green-colored areas provide quieter surroundings and better living. Map is based on a UK Census 2011 data. Colors calculated from the ratio of number of residents divided by a number of workday people.