Florence Gardens, Thatcham, RG18 3HA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG18 3HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.4%	50.5%	0.1%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	49.6%	49.5%	-0.1%	49.0%	0.5%

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 3HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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	25.8%	31.9%	6.1%	37.9%	-6.0%
Married: Opposite sex	62.4%	58%	-4.4%	44.2%	13.8%
Separated	1.3%	1.6%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	6.5%	4%	-2.5%	9.1%	-5.1%
Widowed	4%	4.5%	0.5%	6.1%	-1.6%

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 (88.6%) 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	58.7%	56.5%	-2.2%	48.4%	8.1%
Good health	30.3%	32.1%	1.8%	33.6%	-1.5%
Fair health	8.7%	8.7%	0.0%	12.7%	-4.0%
Bad health	1.8%	2.5%	0.7%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.2%	-0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%

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.

In the area around RG18 3HA this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.4%	9.3%	-3.1%	18.2%	-8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.7%	8.2%	-1.5%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	14%	-0.8%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	4%	-1.6%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.7%	19.8%	6.1%	16.9%	2.9%
Degree or Similar	39.8%	43.9%	4.1%	33.8%	10.1%
Other	4%	0.8%	-3.2%	2.8%	-2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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%	1.3%	1.3%	1.1%	0.2%
Chinese	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	0.7%	0.6%
Pakistani	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.7%	95.3%	-1.4%	81.4%	13.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.2%	0.6%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.0%

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	92.3%	92.3%	0.0%	83.2%	9.1%
European Union	3.5%	3.4%	-0.1%	6.1%	-2.7%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	2%	1.3%	-0.7%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.3%	92.3%	0.0%	83.2%	9.1%
10+ Years	0%	5.3%	5.3%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	1.2%	1.1%	-0.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1%	1.1%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	5.5%	0.2%	-5.3%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.4%	76.7%	10.7%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	9.6%	13.5%	-3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.3%	37.2%	7.1%
Christian	49%	46.2%	2.8%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Florence Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Florence Gardens was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.1% lower than the Basildon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Florence Gardens has the 17th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Basildon and the 115th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£70,300

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RG18 3HA, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 1/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Florence Gardens are based on 94 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 Florence Gardens, Thatcham, RG18 3HA

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG18 3HA

Average Price
£451,004

Semi-Detached
£329,166

Terraced
£318,190

Detached
£520,317

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Florence Gardens

Average Price
£454,268

Semi-Detached
£349,586

Terraced
£305,801

Detached
£544,335

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Florence GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
44 Florence Gardens, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£323,500	2025-08-15	£326,659
19 Florence Gardens, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-04-11	£304,213
2 Florence Gardens, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2025-03-26	£345,683
3 Florence Gardens, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building	£660,000	2025-03-11	£663,940
56 Florence Gardens, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2023-12-19	£338,928

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG18 3HA

Employment

RG18 3HA 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	158
Retired	71
Part-Time Employee	58
Self-Employed	38
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Other	8
Unemployed	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Information and communication	50
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Manufacturing	26
Education	26
Professional, scientific and technical activities	24
Human health and social work activities	21
Construction	19
Administrative and support service activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Financial and insurance activities	10
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
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	3,355 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	1,206 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Parsons Down Infant School Herons Way , RG19 3SR	3out of 4	1,331 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parsons Down Junior School Herons Way , RG19 3SR	3out of 4	1,439 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery Fir Tree Lane , RG14 2RA	2out of 4	1,499 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thatcham Park CofE Primary Park Avenue , RG18 4NP	3out of 4	1,723 yd	Voluntary controlled 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	2,724 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU	3out of 4	2,977 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP	3out of 4	4,751 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	5,035 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	1,731 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Downe House Cold Ash , RG18 9JJ	- not rated	2,830 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
The Castle School Love Lane , Donnington RG14 2JG	4out of 4	3,775 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Icollege Alternative Provision 88 Newtown Road , RG14 7BT	3out of 4	4,253 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools Marlston House , Hermitage RG18 9UL	- not rated	4,737 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Thatcham Garden Centre and Gardeners Retreat	Thatcham Garden Centre Bath Road		696 yd
Taste Of England, The	Lower Henwick Farm Turnpike Road		816 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Red & Blue Trading Ltd @ Thatcham RFC	Henwick Worthy Sports Ground Henwick Lane		625 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	73 Northfield Road		941 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Regency Park Health Club BOWLING GREEN ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	549 yd
Henwick Worthy Sports Ground HENWICK WORTHY SPORTS GROUND HENWICK WORTHY SPORTS GROUND HENWICK LANE	artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts	758 yd
Whitelands Park Primary School SAGECROFT ROAD	grass pitches	1,078 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	67.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	60 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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