Hammond Close is in Thatcham and in Newbury district. RG19 4FF 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 Hammond Close, Thatcham, RG19 4FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG19 4FD, RG19 4FH, RG19 4FJ, RG19 4GB, RG19 4FB, RG19 4YB, RG19 4QB, RG19 4FX, RG19 4GX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG19 4FF 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 | 47.8% | 47.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.9% | 0.7% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of RG19 4FF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.4% 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 | 31.3% | 22.2% | -9.1% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 65.4% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 21.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 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 (88.5%) 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 | 56% | 56.3% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 32.2% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| 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 | 9.5% | 11.8% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 9.7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 15.1% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 41.6% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.9% | 89.1% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 88.7% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 88.5% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hammond Close was 9.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.3% lower than the Thatcham Central average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Hammond Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central and the 31st lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hammond Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £471,000 | 2021-11-30 | £508,926 |
| 10 Hammond Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2018-10-19 | £560,094 |
| 20 Hammond Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2017-11-29 | £589,608 |
| 5 Hammond Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2016-08-22 | £589,480 |
| 8 Hammond Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £354,000 | 2016-03-18 | £442,723 |
RG19 4FF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spurcroft Primary School Spurcroft Road , RG19 3XX | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH | 3out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsons Down Infant School Herons Way , RG19 3SR | 3out of 4 | 2,118 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 | 256 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 | 4,021 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downe House Cold Ash , RG18 9JJ | - not rated | 4,916 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools Marlston House , Hermitage RG18 9UL | - not rated | 5,345 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 | 292 yd | |
| MeetspaceVR | 2, Pipers Court Berkshire Drive | 584 yd | |
| Servest Food Co at SSE | Robert Brown House Pipers Way | 796 yd | |
| Radish | William House The Moors | 839 yd | |
| Thatcham Tandoori | Unit 6, The Courtyard The Broadway | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Public House, The | The Swan Station Road | 604 yd | |
| Old Chequers, The | 36 The Broadway | 894 yd | |
| Paggies Bar | 15 Kingsland Centre | 897 yd | |
| Thatcham Town Football Club | Waterside Park Crookham Hill | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best Fry | 3, The Burdwood Centre Station Road | 276 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3 London Road | 541 yd | |
| Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway | 76 Chapel Street | 788 yd | |
| Pizza House | Unit 9, The Courtyard The Broadway | 890 yd | |
| Simple Thai | Units 4 - 5, The Courtyard The Broadway | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food, The | 4, The Burdwood Centre Station Road | 271 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 1 - 2 Coombe Square | 755 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Kingsland Centre The Broadway | 918 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Store, The | 24 - 26 The Broadway | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kennet Leisure Centre STONEY LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 251 yd |
| Kennet School STONEY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 361 yd |
| Francis Baily Primary School SKILLMAN DRIVE | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Body Bionic Gym UNIT 4 UNIT 4 BERKSHIRE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Spurcroft Primary School SPURCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Moorside COLDSTREAM WAY | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Waterside Park WATERSIDE PARK WATERSIDE PARK CROOKHAM HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 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 | 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.