Kendal Close is in Thatcham and in West Berkshire district. RG18 3FT 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 Kendal Close, Thatcham, RG18 3FT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG18 3DZ, RG18 3FF, RG18 3ES, RG18 3FH, RG18 3FL, RG18 3ER, RG18 3EU, RG18 3FP, RG18 3FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG18 3FT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 53.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.1% | 46.3% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.7% | 31.8% | 11.1% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 47% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 14.7% | 8.6% | -6.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 40.4% | 46.1% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 35.4% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 17% | 11.9% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 26% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.5% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 19.5% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 22% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 7.6% | 0% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 94.2% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 95.7% | 88% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 88% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kendal Close was 158.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.6% higher than the Thatcham Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Kendal Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central and the 40th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

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 Kendal Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-04-17 | £262,040 |
| 13 Kendal Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-07-23 | £485,301 |
| 13 Kendal Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2017-08-18 | £64,065 |
| 3 Kendal Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,995 | 2015-07-17 | £276,334 |
| 1 Kendal Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2013-09-06 | £301,814 |
RG18 3FT 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsons Down Infant School Herons Way , RG19 3SR | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsons Down Junior School Herons Way , RG19 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurcroft Primary School Spurcroft Road , RG19 3XX | 3out of 4 | 1,655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL | 4out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 3,834 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP | 3out of 4 | 5,204 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury College Monks Lane , RG14 7TD | - not rated | 5,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR | - not rated | 2,353 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downe House Cold Ash , RG18 9JJ | - not rated | 3,414 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Castle School Love Lane , Donnington RG14 2JG | 4out of 4 | 4,670 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Icollege Alternative Provision 88 Newtown Road , RG14 7BT | 3out of 4 | 4,687 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools Marlston House , Hermitage RG18 9UL | - not rated | 4,764 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 573 yd | |
| Family Wellbeing Hub | Central Family Hub Park Lane | 605 yd | |
| Pop Inn Cafe | 7, Crown Mead Bath Road | 702 yd | |
| Spice | 35 - 37 High Street | 792 yd | |
| Vaccaros | 29C High Street | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crickets | The Crickets, 24 High Street | 838 yd | |
| White Hart, The | The White Hart, 2 High Street | 846 yd | |
| Red & Blue Trading Ltd @ Thatcham RFC | Henwick Worthy Sports Ground Henwick Lane | 922 yd | |
| Paggies Bar | 15 Kingsland Centre | 1,052 yd | |
| Old Chequers, The | 36 The Broadway | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 65 Bath Road | 448 yd | |
| Pizza Bella Chicken | 8, Crown Mead Bath Road | 700 yd | |
| Crown Mead Fish Bar | 1, Crown Mead Bath Road | 719 yd | |
| Indishes | Unit 3 Green Lane | 756 yd | |
| Ali Baba | Unit 3 Green Lane | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 73 Northfield Road | 68 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Store, The | 24 - 26 The Broadway | 984 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Kingsland Centre The Broadway | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitelands Park Primary School SAGECROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| Lower Way Open Space (Closed) Lower Way | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Regency Park Health Club BOWLING GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Henwick Worthy Sports Ground HENWICK WORTHY SPORTS GROUND HENWICK WORTHY SPORTS GROUND HENWICK LANE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 969 yd |
| Parsons Down Junior School HERONS WAY | grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 40.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.