Chapel Street is in Thatcham and in Newbury district. RG18 4QN 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 Chapel Street, Thatcham, RG18 4QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG18 4QW, RG18 4QJ, RG18 4LN, RG18 4QU, RG19 4JR, RG18 4JU, RG18 4QX, RG18 4JS, RG18 4QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG18 4QN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 54.3% | 52.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 45.7% | 47.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 34.8% | 37.8% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.8% | 32.9% | 8.1% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 26% | 18.2% | -7.8% | 6.1% | 12.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.9% | 36.8% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 44.2% | 11.1% | 33.6% | 10.6% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 14.2% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 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 4QN this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 28.1% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 11.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 14% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 23.9% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.2% | 89% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 89.4% | 84.2% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 85% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10.2% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0.9% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.5% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Street was 44.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.0% lower than the Thatcham Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Street has the 34th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central and the 240th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Chapel Street, Thatcham, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-07-26 | £347,582 |
| 78 Chapel Street, Thatcham, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-08-04 | £194,706 |
| 82 Chapel Street, Thatcham, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-07-03 | £337,664 |
| 68 Chapel Street, Thatcham, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-24 | £292,045 |
| 64 Chapel Street, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-08-27 | £271,794 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 5,048 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 | 476 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Baily Primary School Skillman Drive , RG19 4GG | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurcroft Primary School Spurcroft Road , RG19 3XX | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsons Down Infant School Herons Way , RG19 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Community 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 | 553 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 4,955 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 | 3,396 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downe House Cold Ash , RG18 9JJ | - not rated | 4,187 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools Marlston House , Hermitage RG18 9UL | - not rated | 4,889 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatsheaf, The | 15 Chapel Street | 248 yd | |
| Kingsland Cafe | 6 Kingsland Centre | 308 yd | |
| Radish | William House The Moors | 329 yd | |
| Nawab | 4 - 5 The Broadway | 330 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 8 Kingsland Centre | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paggies Bar | 15 Kingsland Centre | 309 yd | |
| Old Chequers, The | 36 The Broadway | 384 yd | |
| White Hart, The | The White Hart, 2 High Street | 462 yd | |
| Crickets | The Crickets, 24 High Street | 473 yd | |
| The Mill House | The Mill Bradley-moore Square | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway | 76 Chapel Street | 8 yd | |
| Papadom Indian Takeaway | 54 - 55 The Broadway | 314 yd | |
| Pizza House | Unit 9, The Courtyard The Broadway | 367 yd | |
| Simple Thai | Units 4 - 5, The Courtyard The Broadway | 367 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3 London Road | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 1 - 2 Coombe Square | 50 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Kingsland Centre The Broadway | 325 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Store, The | 24 - 26 The Broadway | 414 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food, The | 4, The Burdwood Centre Station Road | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kennet School STONEY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 430 yd |
| Kennet Leisure Centre STONEY LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 535 yd |
| Francis Baily Primary School SKILLMAN DRIVE | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Lower Way Open Space (Closed) Lower Way | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Spurcroft Primary School SPURCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Moorside COLDSTREAM WAY | grass pitches | 937 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.