Mallow Gardens is in Thatcham and in West Berkshire district. RG18 4ES is located in the Thatcham North East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mallow Gardens, Thatcham, RG18 4ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG18 4BW, RG18 4EA, RG18 4BP, RG18 4BX, RG18 4BQ, RG18 4DL, RG18 4DT, RG18 4BU, RG18 4BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG18 4ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.8% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 4ES there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.3% 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 | 21.1% | 23.2% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.9% | 66.3% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 22.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 65.1% | 60.6% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 28% | 28.3% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 9.8% | 4.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 4ES this area, 6.8% 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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 6.8% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.6% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 46.6% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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 | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 92.9% | 91.8% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 93.3% | 89.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 88.9% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.5% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mallow Gardens was 24.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.1% lower than the Thatcham Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mallow Gardens has the 24th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central and the 139th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mallow Gardens, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2025-05-09 | £650,291 |
| 19 Mallow Gardens, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2025-02-27 | £475,170 |
| 31 Mallow Gardens, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-01-05 | £576,270 |
| 3 Mallow Gardens, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £391,000 | 2021-06-28 | £460,724 |
| 31 Mallow Gardens, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2021-06-25 | £665,752 |
RG18 4ES 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 | 154 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 4,929 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 | 493 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Baily Primary School Skillman Drive , RG19 4GG | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Finian's Catholic Primary School The Ridge , Cold Ash RG18 9HU | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurcroft Primary School Spurcroft Road , RG19 3XX | 3out of 4 | 1,592 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 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 4,668 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 | 3,249 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downe House Cold Ash , RG18 9JJ | - not rated | 3,353 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools Marlston House , Hermitage RG18 9UL | - not rated | 4,148 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 | 308 yd | |
| Thatcham Town Cricket Club | Thatcham Town Council Brownsfield Road | 878 yd | |
| Nawab | 4 - 5 The Broadway | 880 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf, The | 15 Chapel Street | 886 yd | |
| Szechuan Inn (Restaurant) | 7 High Street | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill House | The Mill Bradley-moore Square | 725 yd | |
| White Hart, The | The White Hart, 2 High Street | 943 yd | |
| Crickets | The Crickets, 24 High Street | 945 yd | |
| Paggies Bar | 15 Kingsland Centre | 996 yd | |
| Old Chequers, The | 36 The Broadway | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Kitchen | 4 Bradley-moore Square | 658 yd | |
| The Village Plaice | 2 Bradley-moore Square | 676 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 1 Bradley-moore Square | 685 yd | |
| Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway | 76 Chapel Street | 846 yd | |
| Szechuan Express | 5A High Street | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 1 - 2 Coombe Square | 892 yd | |
| Tesco | 73 Northfield Road | 963 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Kingsland Centre The Broadway | 995 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Store, The | 24 - 26 The Broadway | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitelands Park Primary School SAGECROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Lower Way Open Space (Closed) Lower Way | grass pitches | 882 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 | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.