RG19 3BF is a sought-after residential area on Southdown Road, 1.0km from Ham Marsh in Thatcham. Administratively it sits within Thatcham West ward and the Newbury constituency.
For serious buyers, RG19 3BF is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for RG19 3BF are sourced from Output Area E00177322 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHDOWN ROAD, RG19 3BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHDOWN ROAD, RG19 3BF.
182
40
£ 56,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG19 3BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG19 3BF's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £370k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG19 3BF. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 372,000
9 sales · Mean £ 379,900
Terraced
£ 312,050
1 sales · Mean £ 312,050
Detached
£ 448,000
1 sales · Mean £ 448,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG19 3BF has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
Parsons Down Infant School
Parsons Down Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Henwick News0.8 km
- Moon and Stars Catering0.6 km
- Wickes1.0 km
- The Runner Bean Coffee Co0.4 km
- One Stop (T&S) Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Thatcham Garden Centre and Gardeners Retreat0.5 km
- Bellrock Ltd At West Berkshire Community Hospital0.4 km
- Newbury Soup Kitchen Division HAVEN WB0.6 km
- Taste Of England, The0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Red & Blue Trading Ltd @ Thatcham RFC0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Avon Fish Bar0.8 km
- Eastern Chef0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Racecourse1.6 km
- Newbury2.5 km
- Newbury Station2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Southdown Road0.1 km
- Robertsfield0.2 km
- Robertsfield0.2 km
- West Berkshire Community Hospital0.3 km
- Manor Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG193BF · Data under Open Government Licence