Lawrences Lane is in Thatcham and in West Berkshire district. RG18 3LF 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 Lawrences Lane, Thatcham, RG18 3LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG18 3LG, RG18 4EN, RG18 3BW, RG18 3SU, RG18 4BU, RG18 3BA, RG18 3HG, RG18 3AZ, RG18 4BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG18 3LF 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 | 47.9% | 49.4% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.1% | 50.6% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 33.1% | 36.4% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 46% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 60.7% | 49% | -11.7% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 36.8% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 11.6% | 6.2% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 6.9% | 10% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 8% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 17.2% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.7% | 21.1% | 0.4% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 36.8% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.1% | 95.5% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 95.4% | 93.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 92.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawrences Lane was 15.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.7% lower than the Thatcham Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lawrences Lane has the 13th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central and the 70th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Cottage, 4A Lawrences Lane, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-01-14 | £388,191 |
| Bluebell Cottage, 4B Lawrences Lane, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £339,950 | 2023-07-28 | £364,358 |
| 1 Lawrences Lane, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2017-09-29 | £642,524 |
| 2 Lawrences Lane, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £452,500 | 2014-09-26 | £664,589 |
| Bluebell Cottage, 4B Lawrences Lane, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2014-06-20 | £373,551 |
RG18 3LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 137 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 28 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,806 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 | 608 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH | - not rated | 608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunston Park Infant School Park Lane , RG18 3PG | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Junior School Thatcham Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | - not rated | 691 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turnpike School Gaywood Drive , RG14 2PS | - not rated | 3,723 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw House School Church Road , Shaw RG14 2DU | - not rated | 4,497 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 4,497 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge House School The Ridge , Cold Ash RG18 9HU | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Priory Centre Church Lane , RG19 3JL | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faith Christian School 3 Magpie Close , RG19 3RZ | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Grange School 18 - 21 Church Gate , RG19 3PN | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Reintegration Service Moorside Community Centre , Urquhart Road RG19 4RE | - not rated | 2,127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Wellbeing Hub | Central Family Hub Park Lane | 383 yd | |
| Thatcham Town Cricket Club | Thatcham Town Council Brownsfield Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill House | The Mill Bradley-moore Square | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Kitchen | 4 Bradley-moore Square | 1,032 yd | |
| The Village Plaice | 2 Bradley-moore Square | 1,049 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 1 Bradley-moore Square | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 73 Northfield Road | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitelands Park Primary School SAGECROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Regency Park Health Club BOWLING GREEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 862 yd |
| Lower Way Open Space (Closed) Lower Way | grass pitches | 1,033 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 38.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.