Whitelands Road is in Thatcham and in West Berkshire district. RG18 3AR is located in the Thatcham North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitelands Road, Thatcham, RG18 3AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG18 3FS, RG18 3AL, RG18 3GB, RG18 3EZ, RG18 4NN, RG18 4NP, RG18 3AF, RG18 3FR, RG18 3FQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG18 3AR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 48.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 3AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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 | 28.3% | 29.7% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 56.9% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 44.5% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 41.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 10.8% | 15.7% | 4.9% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 16.5% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 4.4% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 19.7% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 32.1% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.8% | 90.2% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 89% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 89% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 88.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8.7% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitelands Road was 113.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.2% higher than the Thatcham Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Whitelands Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central and the 65th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Whitelands Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2023-10-19 | £650,472 |
| 2 Whitelands Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2009-04-06 | £738,293 |
| 2 Whitelands Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2005-09-26 | £751,167 |
| 2 Whitelands Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2004-03-19 | £732,676 |
| 2 Whitelands Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £216,500 | 2002-08-27 | £494,227 |
RG18 3AR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RG18 3AR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 4,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunston Park Infant School Park Lane , RG18 3PG | - not rated | 118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Junior School Thatcham Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | - not rated | 163 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | 3out of 4 | 163 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH | - not rated | 420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turnpike School Gaywood Drive , RG14 2PS | - not rated | 3,499 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw House School Church Road , Shaw RG14 2DU | - not rated | 4,427 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 4,427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Centre Church Lane , RG19 3JL | - not rated | 592 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School 18 - 21 Church Gate , RG19 3PN | - not rated | 719 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Faith Christian School 3 Magpie Close , RG19 3RZ | - not rated | 746 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Reintegration Service Moorside Community Centre , Urquhart Road RG19 4RE | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Service for Alternative Curriculum 14 - 19 Kennet Community Centre , Urquhart Road RG19 4LY | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcham Town Cricket Club | Thatcham Town Council Brownsfield Road | 284 yd | |
| Family Wellbeing Hub | Central Family Hub Park Lane | 370 yd | |
| Spice | 35 - 37 High Street | 419 yd | |
| Vaccaros | 29C High Street | 431 yd | |
| Pop Inn Cafe | 7, Crown Mead Bath Road | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crickets | The Crickets, 24 High Street | 461 yd | |
| White Hart, The | The White Hart, 2 High Street | 465 yd | |
| Paggies Bar | 15 Kingsland Centre | 631 yd | |
| Old Chequers, The | 36 The Broadway | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Mead Fish Bar | 1, Crown Mead Bath Road | 431 yd | |
| Pizza Bella Chicken | 8, Crown Mead Bath Road | 437 yd | |
| Kings Chinese Takeaway | 27 High Street | 443 yd | |
| Berkshire Fry | 28 High Street | 448 yd | |
| Thatcham Kebabs | 16 High Street | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 73 Northfield Road | 551 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Store, The | 24 - 26 The Broadway | 596 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Kingsland Centre The Broadway | 616 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 1 - 2 Coombe Square | 718 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Way Open Space (Closed) Lower Way | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Whitelands Park Primary School SAGECROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Regency Park Health Club BOWLING GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,066 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.