Draper Close is in Thatcham and in Newbury district. RG19 3XQ 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 Draper Close, Thatcham, RG19 3XQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG19 3XX, RG19 3XU, RG19 3XG, RG19 3PF, RG19 3XY, RG19 3XZ, RG19 4QX, RG19 3XT, RG19 4QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG19 3XQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.9% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.1% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 RG19 3XQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 32.7% | 28.7% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 55.6% | 6.4% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 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 | 54.1% | 49.2% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 35.6% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 12% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 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 | 12.7% | 14.2% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 10.8% | -8.8% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 16.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 23.1% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 26.2% | -3.4% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.9% | 96.2% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 95% | 92.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 92.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Draper Close was 30.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.8% lower than the Thatcham Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Draper Close has the 25th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Draper Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-04-12 | £309,153 |
| 14 Draper Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-10-06 | £485,096 |
| 7 Draper Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2017-05-23 | £257,860 |
| 2 Draper Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2016-06-09 | £504,500 |
| 11 Draper Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £329,950 | 2014-12-18 | £471,557 |
RG19 3XQ 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 5,063 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 | 154 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Baily Primary School Skillman Drive , RG19 4GG | 2out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Baily Primary School Skillman Drive , RG19 4GG | - not rated | 821 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Junior School Thatcham Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 547 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turnpike School Gaywood Drive , RG14 2PS | - not rated | 4,034 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw House School Church Road , Shaw RG14 2DU | - not rated | 5,092 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 5,092 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School 18 - 21 Church Gate , RG19 3PN | - not rated | 412 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Reintegration Service Moorside Community Centre , Urquhart Road RG19 4RE | - not rated | 453 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Centre Church Lane , RG19 3JL | - not rated | 461 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Service for Alternative Curriculum 14 - 19 Kennet Community Centre , Urquhart Road RG19 4LY | - not rated | 737 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Faith Christian School 3 Magpie Close , RG19 3RZ | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radish | William House The Moors | 318 yd | |
| Thatcham Tandoori | Unit 6, The Courtyard The Broadway | 339 yd | |
| Mandarin Court | Units 10 - 11, The Courtyard The Broadway | 341 yd | |
| Blue Beetle Ceramics | Units 7 - 8, The Courtyard The Broadway | 343 yd | |
| Carnation Day Care Services at Nevil Court | Nevil Court The Moors | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Chequers, The | 36 The Broadway | 331 yd | |
| Paggies Bar | 15 Kingsland Centre | 395 yd | |
| White Hart, The | The White Hart, 2 High Street | 565 yd | |
| Crickets | The Crickets, 24 High Street | 572 yd | |
| Swan Public House, The | The Swan Station Road | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza House | Unit 9, The Courtyard The Broadway | 339 yd | |
| Simple Thai | Units 4 - 5, The Courtyard The Broadway | 339 yd | |
| Baguette de France | 20 The Broadway | 445 yd | |
| Papadom Indian Takeaway | 54 - 55 The Broadway | 447 yd | |
| Szechuan Express | 5A High Street | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Kingsland Centre The Broadway | 406 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Store, The | 24 - 26 The Broadway | 427 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 1 - 2 Coombe Square | 513 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food, The | 4, The Burdwood Centre Station Road | 553 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spurcroft Primary School SPURCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 154 yd |
| Moorside COLDSTREAM WAY | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Kennet Leisure Centre STONEY LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 524 yd |
| Kennet School STONEY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 545 yd |
| Francis Baily Primary School SKILLMAN DRIVE | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Lower Way Open Space (Closed) Lower Way | grass pitches | 828 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% |
| Median download speed | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.