Infantry Drive is in Thatcham and in West Berkshire district. RG19 4RA is located in the Thatcham Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 2006-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Infantry Drive, Thatcham, RG19 4RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG19 4SA, RG19 4RE, RG19 4RP, RG19 4RD, RG19 4RL, RG19 4SD, RG19 4RR, RG19 4RF, RG19 4RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG19 4RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.6% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.4% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 33% | 37.5% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 48.9% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 50.7% | 57.2% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.9% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 7.4% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around RG19 4RA this area, 7.4% 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 | 18.5% | 7.4% | -11.1% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 15.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.9% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 42% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.3% | 87.3% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 82.3% 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 | 90.7% | 82.3% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 82% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.9% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.4% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.7% | 37.2% | 15.5% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Infantry Drive was 24.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.9% lower than the Aldermaston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Infantry Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aldermaston and the 134th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 141.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% 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 Infantry Drive, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-02-12 | £438,374 |
| 5 Infantry Drive, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2017-09-15 | £516,714 |
| 3 Infantry Drive, Thatcham, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-07-14 | £286,461 |
| 1 Infantry Drive, Thatcham, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2016-06-02 | £456,944 |
| 4 Infantry Drive, Thatcham, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2014-05-23 | £426,228 |
RG19 4RA 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 | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 156 |
| Information and communication | 137 |
| Manufacturing | 86 |
| Education | 84 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 83 |
| Human health and social work activities | 83 |
| Construction | 67 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 59 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 45 |
| Transport and storage | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Other | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 5,337 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 | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Baily Primary School Skillman Drive , RG19 4GG | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitelands Park Primary School Sagecroft Road , RG18 3FH | 3out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsons Down Infant School Herons Way , RG19 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,924 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 | 785 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 5,443 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,802 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam School Headley , Thatcham RG19 8LD | - not rated | 5,204 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downe House Cold Ash , RG18 9JJ | - not rated | 5,247 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Gabriel's School St Gabriel's , Sandleford Priory RG20 9BD | - not rated | 5,351 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 | 341 yd | |
| Carnation Day Care Services at Nevil Court | Nevil Court The Moors | 814 yd | |
| Radish | William House The Moors | 916 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 | 475 yd | |
| Thatcham Town Football Club | Waterside Park Crookham Hill | 759 yd | |
| Old Chequers, The | 36 The Broadway | 935 yd | |
| Paggies Bar | 15 Kingsland Centre | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best Fry | 3, The Burdwood Centre Station Road | 351 yd | |
| Pizza House | Unit 9, The Courtyard The Broadway | 943 yd | |
| Simple Thai | Units 4 - 5, The Courtyard The Broadway | 943 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3 London Road | 1,031 yd | |
| Papadom Indian Takeaway | 54 - 55 The Broadway | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food, The | 4, The Burdwood Centre Station Road | 357 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Kingsland Centre The Broadway | 1,006 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 1 - 2 Coombe Square | 1,030 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Store, The | 24 - 26 The Broadway | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moorside COLDSTREAM WAY | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Spurcroft Primary School SPURCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Kennet Leisure Centre STONEY LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 698 yd |
| Waterside Park WATERSIDE PARK WATERSIDE PARK CROOKHAM HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| Kennet School STONEY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 809 yd |
| Francis Baily Primary School SKILLMAN DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Body Bionic Gym UNIT 4 UNIT 4 BERKSHIRE DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 1,065 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 | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.