Benham Hill, Thatcham, RG18 3AJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG18 3AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48%	49.4%	1.4%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	52%	50.6%	-1.4%	49.0%	1.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of RG18 3AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	33.7%	27.8%	-5.9%	37.9%	-10.1%
Married: Opposite sex	52.5%	56%	3.5%	44.2%	11.8%
Separated	1.7%	2.2%	0.5%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	9.4%	8.8%	-0.6%	9.1%	-0.3%
Widowed	2.7%	5.1%	2.4%	6.1%	-1.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48%	49.4%	1.4%	48.4%	1.0%
Good health	41.5%	35.5%	-6.0%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	6.8%	11.1%	4.3%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	2.8%	3.1%	0.3%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.8%	15.1%	-2.7%	18.2%	-3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.2%	8.5%	-7.7%	9.6%	-1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	16.9%	2.1%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	6.7%	4.4%	-2.3%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.8%	20.2%	5.4%	16.9%	3.3%
Degree or Similar	23.6%	32.4%	8.8%	33.8%	-1.4%
Other	6.1%	2.6%	-3.5%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Indian	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	3.1%	-0.6%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.2%	95.4%	-1.8%	81.4%	14.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.1%	92.3%	0.2%	83.2%	9.1%
European Union	4.2%	2.5%	-1.7%	6.1%	-3.6%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Africa	2%	0.6%	-1.4%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	2.8%	2.5%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.2%	92.3%	1.1%	83.2%	9.1%
10+ Years	0.8%	4%	3.2%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	2%	2.2%	0.2%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	2.5%	0.6%	-1.9%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0.9%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.4%	76.7%	9.7%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	9.3%	13.5%	-4.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.2%	37.2%	10.0%
Christian	45.1%	46.2%	-1.1%
Hindu	2.5%	1.7%	0.8%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Benham Hill Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benham Hill was 95.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% higher than the Thatcham Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Benham Hill has the 14th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central and the 100th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,000

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in RG18 3AJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Benham Hill are based on 69 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Berkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Benham Hill, Thatcham, RG18 3AJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG18 3AJ

Average Price
£495,277

Semi-Detached
£470,784

Terraced
£315,354

Detached
£548,866

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Benham Hill

Average Price
£546,563

Semi-Detached
£493,709

Terraced
£357,511

Detached
£581,872

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Benham HillStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
284 Benham Hill, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2024-09-11	£471,451
278A Benham Hill, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building	£540,000	2024-04-19	£582,026
286 Benham Hill, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building	£462,500	2023-12-01	£487,070
280 Benham Hill, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£485,000	2022-08-31	£504,517
300 Benham Hill, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2022-03-11	£398,971

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG18 3AJ

Employment

RG18 3AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	109
Retired	59
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	32
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	46
Human health and social work activities	27
Education	26
Accommodation and food service activities	21
Information and communication	17
Manufacturing	15
Construction	15
Administrative and support service activities	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Transport and storage	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Other	3
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub Victoria Park , Parkway RG14 1EH	4out of 4	2,564 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery Fir Tree Lane , RG14 2RA	2out of 4	555 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parsons Down Junior School Herons Way , RG19 3SR	3out of 4	975 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parsons Down Infant School Herons Way , RG19 3SR	3out of 4	998 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH	3out of 4	1,779 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newport Road , RG14 2AW	3out of 4	2,041 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU	3out of 4	2,531 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL	4out of 4	2,966 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP	3out of 4	3,726 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park House School Andover Road , RG14 6NQ	3out of 4	5,111 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newbury College Monks Lane , RG14 7TD	- not rated	3,892 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR	- not rated	911 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Icollege Alternative Provision 88 Newtown Road , RG14 7BT	3out of 4	3,212 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Castle School Love Lane , Donnington RG14 2JG	4out of 4	3,399 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Downe House Cold Ash , RG18 9JJ	- not rated	3,918 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
St Gabriel's School St Gabriel's , Sandleford Priory RG20 9BD	- not rated	4,086 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thatcham Garden Centre and Gardeners Retreat	Thatcham Garden Centre Bath Road	467 yd
Bellrock Ltd At West Berkshire Community Hospital	West Berkshire Community Hospital Rookes Way	503 yd
Taste Of England, The	Lower Henwick Farm Turnpike Road	558 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Red & Blue Trading Ltd @ Thatcham RFC	Henwick Worthy Sports Ground Henwick Lane		636 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Avon Fish Bar	77 Gaywood Drive		1,066 yd
Eastern Chef	71 Gaywood Drive		1,081 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lower Way Playing Field BRIDGE SOUTH OF BRIDGE SOUTH OF LOWER WAY	grass pitches	362 yd
Henwick Worthy Sports Ground HENWICK WORTHY SPORTS GROUND HENWICK WORTHY SPORTS GROUND HENWICK LANE	artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts	540 yd
Fir Tree Primary School FIR TREE LANE	grass pitches	675 yd
Parsons Down Junior School HERONS WAY	grass pitches	847 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	44.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	172 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of RG18 3AJ