Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Reading

Reading (E06000038) is a local authority district in South East. The district's population of 174,200 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 121st largest in England and Wales. Reading saw a population increase of 11.9% from 2011.


Demographic data for Reading

Population

174,200
people in 2021
121st largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+11.9%
more people than 2011
34th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Reading
  • England and Wales
+33%
1981
2021

Density

4,313
people per square km
37th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Reading
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Reading
  • England and Wales
Female 50%51%
Male 50%49%

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