Dragoons Close is in Thatcham and in West Berkshire district. RG19 4PJ is located in the Thatcham Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dragoons Close, Thatcham, RG19 4PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG19 4PF, RG19 4PH, RG19 4PE, RG19 4AB, RG19 4PG, RG19 4AA, RG19 4AD, RG19 4RZ, RG19 4SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG19 4PJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 53.2% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 51.7% | 46.8% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RG19 4PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.5% | 44.2% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 40.2% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 8.5% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) 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 | 50.8% | 53.3% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 34.3% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 8.1% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 21.5% | 18.8% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.8% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 14.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 16.6% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 32.3% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 91.5% | 88% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 90.6% | 87.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 90% | 87.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.3% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dragoons Close was 170.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.1% higher than the Thatcham Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dragoons Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central and the 32nd highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 92.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dragoons Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-07-19 | £433,397 |
| 17 Dragoons Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-05-12 | £301,745 |
| 15 Dragoons Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-06-14 | £428,939 |
| 16 Dragoons Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-01-17 | £409,536 |
| 18 Dragoons Close, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-08-09 | £323,680 |
RG19 4PJ 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 | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 5,011 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 | 456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Baily Primary School Skillman Drive , RG19 4GG | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsons Down Junior School Herons Way , RG19 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsons Down Infant School Herons Way , RG19 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,677 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 | 1,059 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 5,159 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 | 5,217 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 | 3,512 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's School St Gabriel's , Sandleford Priory RG20 9BD | - not rated | 4,977 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam School Headley , Thatcham RG19 8LD | - not rated | 5,076 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Icollege Alternative Provision 88 Newtown Road , RG14 7BT | 3out of 4 | 5,157 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downe House Cold Ash , RG18 9JJ | - not rated | 5,253 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 662 yd | |
| Thatcham Baptist Church - Men's Breakfast Club | Baptist Church Wheelers Green Way | 698 yd | |
| Radish | William House The Moors | 937 yd | |
| Thatcham Tandoori | Unit 6, The Courtyard The Broadway | 943 yd | |
| Mandarin Court | Units 10 - 11, The Courtyard The Broadway | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Public House, The | The Swan Station Road | 827 yd | |
| Old Chequers, The | 36 The Broadway | 930 yd | |
| Paggies Bar | 15 Kingsland Centre | 1,010 yd | |
| Thatcham Town Football Club | Waterside Park Crookham Hill | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best Fry | 3, The Burdwood Centre Station Road | 688 yd | |
| Pizza House | Unit 9, The Courtyard The Broadway | 943 yd | |
| Simple Thai | Units 4 - 5, The Courtyard The Broadway | 943 yd | |
| Baguette de France | 20 The Broadway | 1,033 yd | |
| Papadom Indian Takeaway | 54 - 55 The Broadway | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food, The | 4, The Burdwood Centre Station Road | 692 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Store, The | 24 - 26 The Broadway | 1,006 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Kingsland Centre The Broadway | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorside COLDSTREAM WAY | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Spurcroft Primary School SPURCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Kennet Leisure Centre STONEY LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| Waterside Park WATERSIDE PARK WATERSIDE PARK CROOKHAM HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,030 yd |
| Kennet School STONEY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,044 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 | 64.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 64.7% |
| 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 | 36.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 41.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 41.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.46 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.