The Moors is in Thatcham and in West Berkshire district. RG19 4WL is located in the Thatcham Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Moors, Thatcham, RG19 4WL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG19 4PT, RG19 4QZ, RG19 4ES, RG19 3HQ, RG13 4PR, RG19 4LT, RG19 4PR, RG19 4PW, RG19 3HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG19 4WL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 53.2% | 54.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 46.8% | 45.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 26.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 33.1% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 12.5% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 20.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.8% | 42.6% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 40.7% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 12.3% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 29.5% | 25.2% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 14.6% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 9.2% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 15% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 26.9% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.4% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.3% | 91.8% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 88.6% | 81.3% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 7% | 10% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 81.3% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Moors was 410.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 415.8% higher than the Thatcham Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Moors has the highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central and the 9th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 144.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regent House The Moors, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £447,440 | 2000-03-06 | £1,380,633 |
RG19 4WL 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 5,022 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 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Junior School Thatcham Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | - not rated | 678 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary Park Avenue , RG18 4NP | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Baily Primary School Skillman Drive , RG19 4GG | 2out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Baily Primary School Skillman Drive , RG19 4GG | - not rated | 699 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 | - not rated | 485 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turnpike School Gaywood Drive , RG14 2PS | - not rated | 3,969 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw House School Church Road , Shaw RG14 2DU | - not rated | 4,983 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 4,983 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Centre Church Lane , RG19 3JL | - not rated | 304 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School 18 - 21 Church Gate , RG19 3PN | - not rated | 379 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Reintegration Service Moorside Community Centre , Urquhart Road RG19 4RE | - not rated | 795 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Service for Alternative Curriculum 14 - 19 Kennet Community Centre , Urquhart Road RG19 4LY | - not rated | 994 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Faith Christian School 3 Magpie Close , RG19 3RZ | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radish | William House The Moors | 87 yd | |
| Thatcham Tandoori | Unit 6, The Courtyard The Broadway | 137 yd | |
| Kingsland Cafe | 6 Kingsland Centre | 139 yd | |
| Mandarin Court | Units 10 - 11, The Courtyard The Broadway | 140 yd | |
| Blue Beetle Ceramics | Units 7 - 8, The Courtyard The Broadway | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paggies Bar | 15 Kingsland Centre | 117 yd | |
| Old Chequers, The | 36 The Broadway | 151 yd | |
| White Hart, The | The White Hart, 2 High Street | 333 yd | |
| Crickets | The Crickets, 24 High Street | 344 yd | |
| The Mill House | The Mill Bradley-moore Square | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza House | Unit 9, The Courtyard The Broadway | 137 yd | |
| Simple Thai | Units 4 - 5, The Courtyard The Broadway | 137 yd | |
| Papadom Indian Takeaway | 54 - 55 The Broadway | 162 yd | |
| Baguette de France | 20 The Broadway | 214 yd | |
| Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway | 76 Chapel Street | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | Kingsland Centre The Broadway | 138 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Ground Floor, 1 - 2 Coombe Square | 208 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food Store, The | 24 - 26 The Broadway | 224 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food, The | 4, The Burdwood Centre Station Road | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kennet School STONEY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 485 yd |
| Spurcroft Primary School SPURCROFT ROAD | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Kennet Leisure Centre STONEY LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 544 yd |
| Lower Way Open Space (Closed) Lower Way | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Francis Baily Primary School SKILLMAN DRIVE | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Moorside COLDSTREAM WAY | grass pitches | 725 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.