Lawrences Lane is in Thatcham and in West Berkshire district. RG18 9HS 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 9HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG18 9HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 33.6% | 40.8% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 44.6% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 8.7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 52.2% | 53.3% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 31.9% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 12.5% | 6.0% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| 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 9HS this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 11.3% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 16.4% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 21.6% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 33.9% | -1.5% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 96.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 94.1% | 90.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 94.1% | 90.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawrences Lane was 143.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.5% higher than the Thatcham Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawrences Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central and the 41st highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Apparatus Lawrences Lane, Thatcham, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building | £472,000 | 2017-06-13 | £497,996 |
RG18 9HS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RG18 9HS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Finian's Catholic Primary School The Ridge , Cold Ash RG18 9HU | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Junior School Thatcham Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunston Park Infant School Park Lane , RG18 3PG | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turnpike School Gaywood Drive , RG14 2PS | - not rated | 4,485 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw House School Church Road , Shaw RG14 2DU | - not rated | 5,137 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 5,137 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 | 644 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Priory Centre Church Lane , RG19 3JL | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School 18 - 21 Church Gate , RG19 3PN | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Faith Christian School 3 Magpie Close , RG19 3RZ | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Reintegration Service Moorside Community Centre , Urquhart Road RG19 4RE | - not rated | 2,787 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Finians Rc School THE RIDGE | grass pitches | 644 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.