Slanting Hill is in Hermitage, Thatcham and in Newbury district. RG18 9QQ is located in the Chieveley & Cold Ash electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Slanting Hill, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9QQ 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. However, the area surrounding RG18 9QQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 83% of the population 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% | 83% | 33.0% | 51.0% | 32.0% |
| Male | 50% | 17% | -33.0% | 49.0% | -32.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RG18 9QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17% | 57.3% | 40.3% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.9% | 37.6% | -28.3% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 3.4% | -6.8% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (94.5%) 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 | 47.2% | 67.4% | 20.2% | 48.4% | 19.0% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 27.1% | -15.4% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 5.2% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 13.1% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 4.2% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 33.4% | 23.2% | 13.4% | 20.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 11.2% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 35% | -9.3% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.3% | 85% | -10.3% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 90.6% | 82.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 8.4% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 82.6% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 4.4% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Slanting Hill was 13.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.9% lower than the Basildon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Slanting Hill has the 9th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Basildon and the 57th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherways Slanting Hill, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,090,000 | 2023-08-25 | £1,103,333 |
| Spindleberry Wood Slanting Hill, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,270,000 | 2022-09-15 | £1,261,110 |
| Birchlands Slanting Hill, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £662,500 | 2016-11-09 | £813,180 |
| Fencewood House Slanting Hill, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,670,000 | 2012-07-26 | £2,763,850 |
| Davenham House Slanting Hill, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,325,000 | 2010-05-27 | £2,308,289 |
RG18 9QQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RG18 9QQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 165 |
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curridge Primary School Curridge , RG18 9DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School Cold Ash Hill , Cold Ash RG18 9PT | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Hampstead Norreys Road , RG18 9SA | 3out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Finian's Catholic Primary School The Ridge , Cold Ash RG18 9HU | 3out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH | 3out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 4,768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL | 4out of 4 | 5,156 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downe House Cold Ash , RG18 9JJ | - not rated | 531 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools Marlston House , Hermitage RG18 9UL | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priors Court School Prior's Court Road , Hermitage RG18 9NU | - not rated | 2,941 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Hare School Arlington Manor , Snelsmore Common RG14 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 4,205 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR | - not rated | 4,573 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downe House School Sports Centre DOWNE HOUSE DOWNE HOUSE HERMITAGE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 473 yd |
| Downe House School Grass Pitches HERMITAGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 874 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.