Night Owls is in Greenham, Thatcham and in West Berkshire district. RG19 8SB is located in the Newbury Greenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Night Owls, Greenham, Thatcham, RG19 8SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG14 7AA, RG14 7GY, RG19 8EY, RG19 8EZ, RG14 7JW, RG19 8XF, RG19 8SR, RG14 7SJ, RG19 8FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG19 8SB 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 | 55.6% | 50.6% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 44.4% | 49.4% | 5.0% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of RG19 8SB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% 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 | 25.8% | 24.4% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.5% | 62.3% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 61.3% | 58.6% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 32.9% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 8SB this area, 5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 5% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 12.6% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 54.9% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 21.1% |
| Other | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 91.1% | 91.2% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 88.5% 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% | 88.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 89.4% | 88.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.2% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 76.7% | 15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Night Owls was 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Newbury Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Night Owls has the 25th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Newbury Central and the 205th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Night Owls, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £733,000 | 2022-10-26 | £748,580 |
| 1 Night Owls, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £622,500 | 2022-01-27 | £678,296 |
| 11 Night Owls, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2021-09-30 | £683,776 |
| 8 Night Owls, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2020-11-06 | £733,818 |
| 14 Night Owls, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2019-03-27 | £568,322 |
RG19 8SB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RG19 8SB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 207 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,592 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenham Court Community Primary School Pyle Hill , RG14 7SJ | - not rated | 228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Pyle Hill , RG14 7SJ | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highwood Copse Primary School Highwood Copse Way , RG20 9BS | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School Old Newtown Road , RG14 7DE | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas C.E. Junior School Link Road , RG14 7LU | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP | - not rated | 1,874 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP | 4out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School 239 Andover Road , RG14 6NQ | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Andover Road , RG14 6NQ | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Andover Road , RG14 6NQ | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury College Monks Lane , RG14 7TD | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeway PRU Newton Road , RG14 7BQ | - not rated | 993 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's School St Gabriel's , Sandleford Priory RG20 9BD | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Primary Day Unit 88 Newtown Road , RG14 7BT | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Hall School Enborne Road , RG14 6AD | - not rated | 2,132 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northcroft Vocational School Temperance Hall, Northcroft Lane , RG14 1BU | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Unit 14a, Newbury Retail Park Pinchington Lane | 573 yd | |
| Costa | 8B, Newbury Retail Park Pinchington Lane | 645 yd | |
| Costa Coffee At Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra Pinchington Lane | 675 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonald's, Newbury Retail Park Pinchington Lane | 690 yd | |
| Kiki's Cafe | 4, Sandleford Parade Newtown Road | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Berks Indoor Bowls Ltd | West Berks Bowls Association Ltd Pyle Hill | 414 yd | |
| Two Watermills | The Two Watermills Monks Lane | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! at Tesco | Tesco Extra Pinchington Lane | 675 yd | |
| Ho Wan | 121 Newtown Road | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 12, Newbury Retail Park Pinchington Lane | 533 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Pinchington Lane | 675 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 9, Newbury Retail Park Pinchington Lane | 690 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenacre Leisure (Closed) Greenham Road | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 146 yd |
| West Berks Indoor Bowls Club PYLE HILL | indoor bowls | 398 yd |
| The Willows Primary School PYLE HILL | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Livingwell Health Club (Newbury Central) (Closed) Hilton National Hotel Hilton National Hotel Pinchington Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 693 yd |
| The Diamond GREENHAM LODGE GREENHAM LODGE PIGEONS FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Newbury College MONKS LANE | 1,007 yd | |
| St Gabriel'S School SANDLEFORD PRIORY SANDLEFORD PRIORY NEWTOWN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,023 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 | 48 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 224.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.