Priory Place is in Greenham, Thatcham and in West Berkshire district. RG19 8XT is located in the Newbury Greenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Priory Place, Greenham, Thatcham, RG19 8XT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG19 8XS, RG19 8XU, RG14 7HL, RG19 8XW, RG19 8XR, RG20 9BB, RG19 8XQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG19 8XT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 8XT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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 | 13.2% | 19.3% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.5% | 55.5% | -10.0% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 10.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 12.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 | 37.6% | 41.3% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 34.8% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 19.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 38.2% | 26.4% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 11.7% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 11.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 29.3% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.6% | 93.5% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 91.9% | 91.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 91% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Place was 95.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.2% lower than the Newbury Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Priory Place has the 38th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Newbury Central and the 99th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Priory Place, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £582,000 | 2020-03-20 | £700,516 |
| 4 Priory Place, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2020-01-27 | £697,464 |
| 23 Priory Place, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £593,500 | 2019-09-20 | £708,348 |
| 1 Priory Place, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2019-03-21 | £658,012 |
| 2 Priory Place, Thatcham, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £532,500 | 2017-05-19 | £642,494 |
RG19 8XT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RG19 8XT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| 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 | 2,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highwood Copse Primary School Monks Lane , RG14 7RH | - not rated | 267 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Pyle Hill , RG14 7SJ | 2out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist C.E. Nursery and Infant Sch Old Newton Road , RG14 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Falkland Primary School Andover Road , RG14 6NU | 3out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Rankin Infant and Nursery School Garford Crescent , RG14 6EX | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park House School Andover Road , RG14 6NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clere School Earlstone Common , Burghclere RG20 9HP | 3out of 4 | 3,860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 3,888 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 | 345 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's School St Gabriel's , Sandleford Priory RG20 9BD | - not rated | 517 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Icollege Alternative Provision 88 Newtown Road , RG14 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horris Hill School Newtown , RG20 9DJ | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR | - not rated | 3,462 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Love Lane , Donnington RG14 2JG | 4out of 4 | 4,326 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee At Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra Pinchington Lane | 316 yd | |
| Chartwell & Starbucks @ Newbury College | Newbury College Monks Lane | 441 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 14a, Newbury Retail Park Pinchington Lane | 543 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonald's, Newbury Retail Park Pinchington Lane | 574 yd | |
| Kiki's Cafe | 4, Sandleford Parade Newtown Road | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Watermills | The Two Watermills Monks Lane | 540 yd | |
| West Berks Indoor Bowls Ltd | West Berks Bowls Association Ltd Pyle Hill | 987 yd | |
| The Swan Inn | Newtown, Newbury | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! at Tesco | Tesco Extra Pinchington Lane | 316 yd | |
| Ho Wan | 121 Newtown Road | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Pinchington Lane | 316 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 12, Newbury Retail Park Pinchington Lane | 531 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 9, Newbury Retail Park Pinchington Lane | 574 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Livingwell Health Club (Newbury Central) (Closed) Hilton National Hotel Hilton National Hotel Pinchington Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 184 yd |
| St Gabriel'S School SANDLEFORD PRIORY SANDLEFORD PRIORY NEWTOWN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 430 yd |
| Newbury College MONKS LANE | 464 yd | |
| Greenacre Leisure (Closed) Greenham Road | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 885 yd |
| West Berks Indoor Bowls Club PYLE HILL | indoor bowls | 972 yd |
| The Willows Primary School PYLE HILL | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 43.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.