Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

MEADOW CLOSE, RG19 3RJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW CLOSE, RG19 3RJ.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG19 3RJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RG19 3RJ is an established family neighbourhood — 52% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 4.3% year-on-year.

home £297,222 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG19 3RJ is a safe, established residential area on Meadow Close, 0.3km from Thatcham in Thatcham. Administratively it sits within Thatcham Central ward and the Newbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG19 3RJ offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k, up 4.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG19 3RJ are sourced from Output Area E00082490 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG19 3RJ. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 317,500

10 sales · Mean £ 312,000

Semi-Detached

£ 355,000

2 sales · Mean £ 355,000

Flat

£ 224,000

9 sales · Mean £ 215,216

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG19 3RJ has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences57
Shoplifting41
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Spurcroft Primary School

Good450 pupils0.6 km
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Thatcham Park CofE Primary

Good398 pupils0.6 km
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Whitelands Park Primary School

Good370 pupils0.8 km
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Kennet School

Outstanding1860 pupils0.9 km
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Parsons Down Junior School

Good233 pupils1.0 km
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Parsons Down Infant School

Good108 pupils1.0 km
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Francis Baily Primary School

Good559 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • B D Crayden0.3 km
  • Vanillo0.1 km
  • Thatcham Community Market0.1 km
  • Cook & Butcher0.2 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Bella Vita0.3 km
  • Pop Inn Cafe0.1 km
  • Thatcham Tandoori0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Jade Cottage Restaurant & Kings Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Baguette de France0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Papadom Indian Takeaway0.3 km
  • Pizza House0.3 km
  • Ali Baba0.1 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Paggies Bar0.3 km
  • Crickets0.2 km
  • White Hart, The0.2 km
  • Old Chequers, The0.3 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food Store, The0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thatcham1.6 km
  • Newbury Racecourse3.3 km
  • Newbury4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Lane0.2 km
  • Green Lane0.2 km
  • Broadway taxi rank0.3 km
  • Broadway Taxi Rank0.3 km
  • Broadway0.3 km