Shelley Road, Thatcham, RG18 3FS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG18 3FS 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%

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 3FS 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%

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.

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%

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	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Shelley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelley Road was 128.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% higher than the Thatcham Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Shelley Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central and the 57th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,700

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in RG18 3FS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 5/10 (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 Shelley Road are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newbury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Shelley Road, Thatcham, RG18 3FS

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG18 3FS

Average Price
£324,635

Semi-Detached
£335,784

Terraced
£320,176

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shelley Road

Average Price
£312,499

Semi-Detached
£346,933

Terraced
£266,587

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shelley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Shelley Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2025-08-20	£353,438
19 Shelley Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2024-12-13	£354,182
17 Shelley Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£326,000	2022-11-03	£342,317
10 Shelley Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£325,000	2022-10-14	£337,816
18 Shelley Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2021-05-14	£311,153

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG18 3FS

Employment

RG18 3FS 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 3FS 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	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

Employment Industry

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

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	4,364 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH	3out of 4	235 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Thatcham Park CofE Primary Park Avenue , RG18 4NP	3out of 4	378 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parsons Down Infant School Herons Way , RG19 3SR	3out of 4	1,008 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parsons Down Junior School Herons Way , RG19 3SR	3out of 4	1,145 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Spurcroft Primary School Spurcroft Road , RG19 3XX	3out of 4	1,336 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL	4out of 4	1,347 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU	3out of 4	4,199 yd	Academy converter	No	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	5,432 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	2,689 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Downe House Cold Ash , RG18 9JJ	- not rated	3,617 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools Marlston House , Hermitage RG18 9UL	- not rated	4,745 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Icollege Alternative Provision 88 Newtown Road , RG14 7BT	3out of 4	4,955 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Castle School Love Lane , Donnington RG14 2JG	4out of 4	5,039 yd	Community special 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 Town Cricket Club	Thatcham Town Council Brownsfield Road	291 yd
Family Wellbeing Hub	Central Family Hub Park Lane	403 yd
Pop Inn Cafe	7, Crown Mead Bath Road	445 yd
Spice	35 - 37 High Street	471 yd
Vaccaros	29C High Street	489 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Crickets	The Crickets, 24 High Street	516 yd
White Hart, The	The White Hart, 2 High Street	522 yd
Paggies Bar	15 Kingsland Centre	707 yd
Old Chequers, The	36 The Broadway	756 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Bella Chicken	8, Crown Mead Bath Road	448 yd
Crown Mead Fish Bar	1, Crown Mead Bath Road	450 yd
Berkshire Fry	28 High Street	499 yd
Kings Chinese Takeaway	27 High Street	503 yd
Thatcham Kebabs	16 High Street	539 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	73 Northfield Road	444 yd
Co-Operative Food Store, The	24 - 26 The Broadway	658 yd
Waitrose Ltd	Kingsland Centre The Broadway	691 yd
Sainsbury's	Ground Floor, 1 - 2 Coombe Square	817 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lower Way Open Space (Closed) Lower Way	grass pitches	296 yd
Whitelands Park Primary School SAGECROFT ROAD	grass pitches	342 yd
Regency Park Health Club BOWLING GREEN ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	982 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	96.2%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	220.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	24 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of RG18 3FS