The Martins is in Thatcham and in Newbury district. RG19 4FD is located in the Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Martins, Thatcham, RG19 4FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG19 4FF, RG19 4FB, RG19 4GB, RG19 4FH, RG19 4GX, RG19 4FJ, RG19 4YB, RG19 4GF, RG19 4GY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG19 4FD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 4FD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% 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 | 26.2% | 27.6% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.4% | 61.3% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 17.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 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 (88.6%) 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 | 58.4% | 49.8% | -8.6% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 38.8% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 9.2% | 3.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
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.
In the area around RG19 4FD this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 8.3% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.1% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.9% | 14% | -8.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 19.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 42% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.5% | 93.8% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 95.8% | 90.2% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 90.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Martins was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.8% lower than the Thatcham Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Martins has the 16th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central and the 84th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 The Martins, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2023-03-10 | £560,485 |
| 5 The Martins, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2022-07-21 | £599,662 |
| 4 The Martins, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-01-13 | £546,901 |
| 5 The Martins, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2018-01-26 | £585,523 |
| 2 The Martins, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2015-11-18 | £530,117 |
RG19 4FD 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Information and communication | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Baily Primary School Skillman Drive , RG19 4GG | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurcroft Primary School Spurcroft Road , RG19 3XX | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH | 3out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsons Down Infant School Herons Way , RG19 3SR | 3out of 4 | 2,191 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 | 323 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,095 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downe House Cold Ash , RG18 9JJ | - not rated | 4,981 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools Marlston House , Hermitage RG18 9UL | - not rated | 5,378 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcham Baptist Church - Men's Breakfast Club | Baptist Church Wheelers Green Way | 297 yd | |
| MeetspaceVR | 2, Pipers Court Berkshire Drive | 511 yd | |
| Servest Food Co at SSE | Robert Brown House Pipers Way | 739 yd | |
| Radish | William House The Moors | 916 yd | |
| Thatcham Tandoori | Unit 6, The Courtyard The Broadway | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Public House, The | The Swan Station Road | 556 yd | |
| Thatcham Town Football Club | Waterside Park Crookham Hill | 968 yd | |
| Old Chequers, The | 36 The Broadway | 970 yd | |
| Paggies Bar | 15 Kingsland Centre | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best Fry | 3, The Burdwood Centre Station Road | 298 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3 London Road | 604 yd | |
| Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway | 76 Chapel Street | 864 yd | |
| Pizza House | Unit 9, The Courtyard The Broadway | 966 yd | |
| Simple Thai | Units 4 - 5, The Courtyard The Broadway | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food, The | 4, The Burdwood Centre Station Road | 294 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 1 - 2 Coombe Square | 831 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Kingsland Centre The Broadway | 996 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Store, The | 24 - 26 The Broadway | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kennet Leisure Centre STONEY LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 327 yd |
| Kennet School STONEY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 435 yd |
| Francis Baily Primary School SKILLMAN DRIVE | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Body Bionic Gym UNIT 4 UNIT 4 BERKSHIRE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Spurcroft Primary School SPURCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Moorside COLDSTREAM WAY | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Waterside Park WATERSIDE PARK WATERSIDE PARK CROOKHAM HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 978 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 | 45.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.