Fromont Drive is in Thatcham and in Newbury district. RG19 3PE is located in the Thatcham Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fromont Drive, Thatcham, RG19 3PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG19 3FL, RG19 3XD, RG19 4HS, RG19 3PF, RG19 3PP, RG19 3XG, RG19 3PL, RG19 3SF, RG19 4PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG19 3PE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48% | 48.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 33.1% | 31% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 46.4% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 11.7% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 47.7% | 42.9% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 38.8% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.9% | 15.5% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.3% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 15.9% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 20.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 27.3% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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 | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 95.8% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 96.3% | 92% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 92.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fromont Drive was 6.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.9% lower than the Thatcham Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fromont Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central and the 14th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Fromont Drive, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-02-21 | £412,921 |
| 20 Fromont Drive, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-11-15 | £399,186 |
| 38 Fromont Drive, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,500 | 2024-10-02 | £400,585 |
| 1 Fromont Drive, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2023-07-31 | £383,988 |
| 12 Fromont Drive, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,500 | 2023-02-15 | £596,893 |
RG19 3PE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RG19 3PE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,752 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spurcroft Primary School Spurcroft Road , RG19 3XX | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Baily Primary School Skillman Drive , RG19 4GG | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsons Down Infant School Herons Way , RG19 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,248 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 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 4,771 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury College Monks Lane , RG14 7TD | - not rated | 5,329 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,153 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downe House Cold Ash , RG18 9JJ | - not rated | 4,551 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Icollege Alternative Provision 88 Newtown Road , RG14 7BT | 3out of 4 | 5,089 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's School St Gabriel's , Sandleford Priory RG20 9BD | - not rated | 5,194 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools Marlston House , Hermitage RG18 9UL | - not rated | 5,442 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnation Day Care Services at Nevil Court | Nevil Court The Moors | 186 yd | |
| Blue Beetle Ceramics | Units 7 - 8, The Courtyard The Broadway | 253 yd | |
| Thatcham Tandoori | Unit 6, The Courtyard The Broadway | 253 yd | |
| Mandarin Court | Units 10 - 11, The Courtyard The Broadway | 254 yd | |
| Radish | William House The Moors | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Chequers, The | 36 The Broadway | 237 yd | |
| Paggies Bar | 15 Kingsland Centre | 324 yd | |
| White Hart, The | The White Hart, 2 High Street | 428 yd | |
| Crickets | The Crickets, 24 High Street | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza House | Unit 9, The Courtyard The Broadway | 253 yd | |
| Simple Thai | Units 4 - 5, The Courtyard The Broadway | 253 yd | |
| Baguette de France | 20 The Broadway | 330 yd | |
| Papadom Indian Takeaway | 54 - 55 The Broadway | 363 yd | |
| Thatcham Kebabs | 16 High Street | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food Store, The | 24 - 26 The Broadway | 303 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Kingsland Centre The Broadway | 324 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 1 - 2 Coombe Square | 541 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food, The | 4, The Burdwood Centre Station Road | 750 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spurcroft Primary School SPURCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Moorside COLDSTREAM WAY | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Lower Way Open Space (Closed) Lower Way | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Kennet School STONEY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 693 yd |
| Kennet Leisure Centre STONEY LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Francis Baily Primary School SKILLMAN DRIVE | grass pitches | 955 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.