Longcroft Road, Thatcham, RG19 4QT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG19 4QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.2%	50.8%	-1.4%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	47.8%	49.2%	1.4%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

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 4QT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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	21.9%	24%	2.1%	37.9%	-13.9%
Married: Opposite sex	59%	59.8%	0.8%	44.2%	15.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	2.7%	0.5%	-2.2%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	8.2%	8.3%	0.1%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	8.2%	6.4%	-1.8%	6.1%	0.3%

Health

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	41.8%	56%	14.2%	48.4%	7.6%
Good health	40.5%	28.9%	-11.6%	33.6%	-4.7%
Fair health	14.2%	9.4%	-4.8%	12.7%	-3.3%
Bad health	3%	4.5%	1.5%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24%	15.2%	-8.8%	18.2%	-3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.8%	6.9%	-13.9%	9.6%	-2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.6%	21.1%	2.5%	13.4%	7.7%
Apprenticeship	7.7%	6.4%	-1.3%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	27.5%	16.0%	16.9%	10.6%
Degree or Similar	15.3%	21.6%	6.3%	33.8%	-12.2%
Other	2.2%	1.5%	-0.7%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.1%	0.8%
Indian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.1%	96.2%	-2.9%	81.4%	14.8%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

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	95.7%	92%	-3.7%	83.2%	8.8%
European Union	1.7%	2.7%	1.0%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.3%	1.5%	0.2%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	1.1%	0.2%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	92%	-3.7%	83.2%	8.8%
10+ Years	0%	5.7%	5.7%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	3%	0%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.6%	76.7%	4.9%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	15%	13.5%	1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42%	37.2%	4.8%
Christian	50.8%	46.2%	4.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Longcroft Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longcroft Road was 20.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.4% lower than the Thatcham Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Longcroft Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central and the 99th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£61,000

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in RG19 4QT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Longcroft Road are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newbury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Longcroft Road, Thatcham, RG19 4QT

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG19 4QT

Average Price
£371,789

Semi-Detached
£372,276

Terraced
£365,215

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Longcroft Road

Average Price
£353,552

Semi-Detached
£366,873

Terraced
£300,268

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Longcroft Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Longcroft Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2024-07-05	£428,175
48 Longcroft Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2021-12-03	£313,810
10 Longcroft Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2021-09-01	£403,356
33 Longcroft Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£320,000	2021-08-20	£365,040
25 Longcroft Road, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2021-04-21	£333,694

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG19 4QT

Employment

RG19 4QT 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Retired	35
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	5
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	23
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Human health and social work activities	11
Construction	11
Education	8
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	5,259 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Spurcroft Primary School Spurcroft Road , RG19 3XX	3out of 4	155 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Francis Baily Primary School Skillman Drive , RG19 4GG	3out of 4	795 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thatcham Park CofE Primary Park Avenue , RG18 4NP	3out of 4	1,206 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH	3out of 4	1,649 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Parsons Down Infant School Herons Way , RG19 3SR	3out of 4	1,782 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL	4out of 4	523 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU	3out of 4	5,309 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR	- not rated	3,683 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Downe House Cold Ash , RG18 9JJ	- not rated	4,951 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
St Gabriel's School St Gabriel's , Sandleford Priory RG20 9BD	- not rated	5,465 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thatcham Baptist Church - Men's Breakfast Club	Baptist Church Wheelers Green Way	272 yd
Radish	William House The Moors	641 yd
Carnation Day Care Services at Nevil Court	Nevil Court The Moors	657 yd
Thatcham Tandoori	Unit 6, The Courtyard The Broadway	676 yd
Mandarin Court	Units 10 - 11, The Courtyard The Broadway	678 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Swan Public House, The	The Swan Station Road	632 yd
Old Chequers, The	36 The Broadway	671 yd
Paggies Bar	15 Kingsland Centre	717 yd
White Hart, The	The White Hart, 2 High Street	911 yd
Crickets	The Crickets, 24 High Street	919 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Best Fry	3, The Burdwood Centre Station Road	221 yd
Pizza House	Unit 9, The Courtyard The Broadway	676 yd
Simple Thai	Units 4 - 5, The Courtyard The Broadway	676 yd
Domino's Pizza	3 London Road	740 yd
Papadom Indian Takeaway	54 - 55 The Broadway	771 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Operative Food, The	4, The Burdwood Centre Station Road	220 yd
Sainsbury's	Ground Floor, 1 - 2 Coombe Square	726 yd
Waitrose Ltd	Kingsland Centre The Broadway	733 yd
Co-Operative Food Store, The	24 - 26 The Broadway	773 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Spurcroft Primary School SPURCROFT ROAD	grass pitches	274 yd
Moorside COLDSTREAM WAY	grass pitches	326 yd
Kennet Leisure Centre STONEY LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	424 yd
Kennet School STONEY LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	521 yd
Francis Baily Primary School SKILLMAN DRIVE	grass pitches	777 yd
Body Bionic Gym UNIT 4 UNIT 4 BERKSHIRE DRIVE	health and fitness suite	1,006 yd
Waterside Park WATERSIDE PARK WATERSIDE PARK CROOKHAM HILL	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,017 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	42.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	138.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.1 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.

Overview of RG19 4QT