Paynesdown Road is in Thatcham and in West Berkshire district. RG19 3TD is located in the Thatcham West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paynesdown Road, Thatcham, RG19 3TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG19 3TE, RG19 3TB, RG19 3UJ, RG18 3HJ, RG19 3UL, RG19 3SH, RG18 3GS, RG18 3BH, RG18 3GR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG19 3TD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 47.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 52.5% | 52.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 33.2% | 34.4% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 48.1% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 47.2% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 37.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 12.5% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 19.3% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 10.7% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11.9% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 26.3% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 20.7% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 94.6% | 95.4% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 91.8% | 96.2% | 4.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 96.2% | 4.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paynesdown Road was 51.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.2% lower than the Thatcham Central average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Paynesdown Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central and the 195th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109 Paynesdown Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-02-18 | £408,730 |
| 107 Paynesdown Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2004-09-20 | £301,014 |
| 109 Paynesdown Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2004-03-12 | £377,883 |
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Down Infant School Herons Way , RG19 3SR | 3out of 4 | 123 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsons Down Junior School Herons Way , RG19 3SR | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunston Park Infant School Park Lane , RG18 3PG | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turnpike School Gaywood Drive , RG14 2PS | - not rated | 2,435 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw House School Church Road , Shaw RG14 2DU | - not rated | 3,467 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 3,467 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 | 4,475 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian School 3 Magpie Close , RG19 3RZ | - not rated | 465 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Grange School 18 - 21 Church Gate , RG19 3PN | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Centre Church Lane , RG19 3JL | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Reintegration Service Moorside Community Centre , Urquhart Road RG19 4RE | - not rated | 1,842 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lakeside Cafe At Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre | Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre Muddy Lane | 498 yd | |
| Thatcham Garden Centre and Gardeners Retreat | Thatcham Garden Centre Bath Road | 795 yd | |
| Thatcham Town Cricket Club | Thatcham Town Council Brownsfield Road | 1,000 yd | |
| Pop Inn Cafe | 7, Crown Mead Bath Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red & Blue Trading Ltd @ Thatcham RFC | Henwick Worthy Sports Ground Henwick Lane | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 65 Bath Road | 423 yd | |
| Indishes | Unit 3 Green Lane | 945 yd | |
| Ali Baba | Unit 3 Green Lane | 945 yd | |
| Pizza Bella Chicken | 8, Crown Mead Bath Road | 999 yd | |
| Crown Mead Fish Bar | 1, Crown Mead Bath Road | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 73 Northfield Road | 788 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parsons Down Junior School HERONS WAY | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| Henwick Worthy Sports Ground HENWICK WORTHY SPORTS GROUND HENWICK WORTHY SPORTS GROUND HENWICK LANE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 491 yd |
| Lower Way Open Space (Closed) Lower Way | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Whitelands Park Primary School SAGECROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.