Cowslip Crescent is in Thatcham and in Newbury district. RG18 4DF 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 Cowslip Crescent, Thatcham, RG18 4DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG18 4DD, RG18 4DB, RG18 4DJ, RG18 4DQ, RG18 4DU, RG18 4DP, RG18 4DH, RG18 4DG, RG18 4DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG18 4DF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 49.7% | 47.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 52.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 4DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% 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 | 22.6% | 27.7% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.9% | 60.9% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 16.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 66.3% | 58.1% | -8.2% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 31.5% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| 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.
In the area around RG18 4DF this area, 4.7% 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 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 7.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 17.4% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 17% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 51.9% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.8% | 91.6% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 92.3% | 88.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 89.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 76.7% | 17.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| 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 Cowslip Crescent was 7.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.3% lower than the Thatcham Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cowslip Crescent has the 5th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Cowslip Crescent, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-02-23 | £574,309 |
| 25 Cowslip Crescent, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-11-23 | £595,936 |
| 22 Cowslip Crescent, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-06-14 | £595,636 |
| 27 Cowslip Crescent, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2020-12-04 | £496,267 |
| 41 Cowslip Crescent, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2019-08-29 | £648,544 |
RG18 4DF 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Information and communication | 41 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 5,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Baily Primary School Skillman Drive , RG19 4GG | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurcroft Primary School Spurcroft Road , RG19 3XX | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Finian's Catholic Primary School The Ridge , Cold Ash RG18 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,052 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 4,971 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,519 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downe House Cold Ash , RG18 9JJ | - not rated | 3,615 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools Marlston House , Hermitage RG18 9UL | - not rated | 4,211 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Wellbeing Hub | Central Family Hub Park Lane | 585 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf, The | 15 Chapel Street | 811 yd | |
| Nawab | 4 - 5 The Broadway | 839 yd | |
| Szechuan Inn (Restaurant) | 7 High Street | 883 yd | |
| Surf 'n' Fries | 14 The Broadway | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill House | The Mill Bradley-moore Square | 401 yd | |
| Paggies Bar | 15 Kingsland Centre | 918 yd | |
| White Hart, The | The White Hart, 2 High Street | 940 yd | |
| Crickets | The Crickets, 24 High Street | 945 yd | |
| Old Chequers, The | 36 The Broadway | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Kitchen | 4 Bradley-moore Square | 328 yd | |
| The Village Plaice | 2 Bradley-moore Square | 346 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 1 Bradley-moore Square | 356 yd | |
| Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway | 76 Chapel Street | 685 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3 London Road | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 1 - 2 Coombe Square | 730 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Kingsland Centre The Broadway | 923 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Store, The | 24 - 26 The Broadway | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Francis Baily Primary School SKILLMAN DRIVE | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Kennet School STONEY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 967 yd |
| Lower Way Open Space (Closed) Lower Way | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Whitelands Park Primary School SAGECROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Kennet Leisure Centre STONEY LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,092 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 | 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.