Walters Close, Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9PU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG18 9PU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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	50.6%	53%	2.4%	51.0%	2.0%
Male	49.4%	47%	-2.4%	49.0%	-2.0%

Partnership Status

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 9PU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.6% 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	19.4%	18.1%	-1.3%	37.9%	-19.8%
Married: Opposite sex	66.8%	64.6%	-2.2%	44.2%	20.4%
Separated	2.6%	1.2%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	5.6%	9.1%	3.5%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	5.6%	7.1%	1.5%	6.1%	1.0%

Health

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 (90.2%) 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	53%	60.8%	7.8%	48.4%	12.4%
Good health	35.4%	29.4%	-6.0%	33.6%	-4.2%
Fair health	10.1%	7.9%	-2.2%	12.7%	-4.8%
Bad health	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	4.0%	-2.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 9PU this area, 8.3% 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	7.8%	8.3%	0.5%	18.2%	-9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	8.3%	-2.9%	9.6%	-1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	15.7%	-2.6%	13.4%	2.3%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	5.5%	-0.1%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.9%	18.9%	4.0%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	39.2%	41.7%	2.5%	33.8%	7.9%
Other	3%	1.6%	-1.4%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96.1%	95.9%	-0.2%	81.4%	14.5%
Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% 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	94.9%	95.9%	1.0%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	0.3%	-1.8%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.9%	95.9%	3.0%	83.2%	12.7%
10+ Years	2.4%	2.5%	0.1%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	0%	-3.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.6%	76.7%	12.9%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	8.2%	13.5%	-5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.6%	37.2%	-4.6%
Christian	61.7%	46.2%	15.5%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Walters Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walters Close was 15.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.7% lower than the Basildon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Walters Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Basildon and the 74th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£70,300

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RG18 9PU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Walters Close are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newbury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Walters Close, Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9PU

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG18 9PU

Average Price
£776,624

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£776,624

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Walters Close

Average Price
£833,392

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£833,392

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Walters CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Walters Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2024-04-05	£646,695
1 Walters Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building	£640,000	2022-07-27	£662,272
7 Walters Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2021-01-07	£702,897
10 Walters Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building	£660,000	2017-01-31	£816,720
12 Walters Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building	£590,000	2014-10-24	£857,026

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG18 9PU

Employment

RG18 9PU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9PU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	94
Retired	61
Self-Employed	34
Part-Time Employee	29
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	7
Other	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities	28
Information and communication	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Education	19
Construction	15
Manufacturing	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Human health and social work activities	7
Other	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	4,921 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School Cold Ash Hill , Cold Ash RG18 9PT	3out of 4	102 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Finian's Catholic Primary School The Ridge , Cold Ash RG18 9HU	3out of 4	871 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH	3out of 4	2,069 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Thatcham Park CofE Primary Park Avenue , RG18 4NP	3out of 4	2,391 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parsons Down Infant School Herons Way , RG19 3SR	3out of 4	2,923 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL	4out of 4	3,285 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU	3out of 4	4,277 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Downe House Cold Ash , RG18 9JJ	- not rated	1,376 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools Marlston House , Hermitage RG18 9UL	- not rated	2,922 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR	- not rated	3,459 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Priors Court School Prior's Court Road , Hermitage RG18 9NU	- not rated	4,748 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Castle School Love Lane , Donnington RG14 2JG	4out of 4	4,904 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Castle	Castle Inn Cold Ash Hill, Cold Ash		191 yd
Spotted Dog, The	The Spotted Dog Gladstone Lane, Cold Ash		229 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cold Ash Recreation Ground HERMITAGE ROAD	grass pitches	491 yd
St Finians Rc School THE RIDGE	grass pitches	745 yd
Downe House School Grass Pitches HERMITAGE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,002 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	24.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	121.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	300 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	300 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	113.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	300 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.