Brent Close is in Thatcham and in Newbury district. RG19 3YP 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 Brent Close, Thatcham, RG19 3YP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG19 3FS, RG19 3FR, RG19 3YN, RG19 3YW, RG19 3FT, RG19 3XE, RG19 3FY, RG19 3XF, RG19 3SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG19 3YP has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 49.1% | 48% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.9% | 52% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 47.1% | 38.2% | -8.9% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 42.5% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 12.7% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 55.5% | 43.7% | -11.8% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 44.4% | 10.8% | 33.6% | 10.8% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.1% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 10% | 13.9% | 3.9% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 7.7% | -11.3% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 21.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 32.1% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 94% | 96% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 91.3% | 92% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 92% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.4% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brent Close was 20.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.9% lower than the Thatcham Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brent Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central and the 100th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Brent Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-06-05 | £427,041 |
| 17 Brent Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £363,745 | 2023-08-23 | £376,762 |
| 11 Brent Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,950 | 2022-09-16 | £137,977 |
| 2 Brent Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-03-07 | £325,723 |
| 1 Brent Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-12-21 | £396,747 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,566 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 | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsons Down Infant School Herons Way , RG19 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsons Down Junior School Herons Way , RG19 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Baily Primary School Skillman Drive , RG19 4GG | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,134 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 4,672 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP | 3out of 4 | 5,314 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury College Monks Lane , RG14 7TD | - not rated | 4,970 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 | 3,029 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Icollege Alternative Provision 88 Newtown Road , RG14 7BT | 3out of 4 | 4,801 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's School St Gabriel's , Sandleford Priory RG20 9BD | - not rated | 4,803 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downe House Cold Ash , RG18 9JJ | - not rated | 4,838 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cheam School Headley , Thatcham RG19 8LD | - not rated | 5,426 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 | 265 yd | |
| Blue Beetle Ceramics | Units 7 - 8, The Courtyard The Broadway | 662 yd | |
| Thatcham Tandoori | Unit 6, The Courtyard The Broadway | 664 yd | |
| Mandarin Court | Units 10 - 11, The Courtyard The Broadway | 664 yd | |
| Radish | William House The Moors | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Chequers, The | 36 The Broadway | 647 yd | |
| Paggies Bar | 15 Kingsland Centre | 735 yd | |
| Crickets | The Crickets, 24 High Street | 766 yd | |
| White Hart, The | The White Hart, 2 High Street | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza House | Unit 9, The Courtyard The Broadway | 664 yd | |
| Simple Thai | Units 4 - 5, The Courtyard The Broadway | 664 yd | |
| Indishes | Unit 3 Green Lane | 696 yd | |
| Ali Baba | Unit 3 Green Lane | 696 yd | |
| Baguette de France | 20 The Broadway | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food Store, The | 24 - 26 The Broadway | 679 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Kingsland Centre The Broadway | 730 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food, The | 4, The Burdwood Centre Station Road | 940 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 1 - 2 Coombe Square | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorside COLDSTREAM WAY | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Spurcroft Primary School SPURCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Lower Way Open Space (Closed) Lower Way | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Kennet Leisure Centre STONEY LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,031 yd |
| Kennet School STONEY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,064 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 | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 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.