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Thatcham Central

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About

Thatcham Central ward encompasses the historic core of the town, centred around the Broadway and the Kennet and Avon Canal. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern developments. The canal path provides a green corridor through the community, used for walking and cycling.

The Broadway serves as the main commercial street, hosting local shops, services, and the library. Civic buildings, including the town council offices, are located here. The parish church of St. Mary's, with its origins in the 13th century, sits near the canal basin, a hub for narrowboats.

Area overview

On average Thatcham Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thatcham Central is £65,231 per year. There are 2 schools in Thatcham Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thatcham Central is home to around 7,374 people, with a population density of about 5,743.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thatcham Central Population
7,374
Population density
5,743.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.43(+95%)
Shoplifting
15.73(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.65(+27%)
Public order
10.85(+78%)
Other theft
6.37(+14%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,412
86.94%
Other White
401
5.44%
Indian
107
1.45%
African
54
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.71%
Total population: 7,375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,766
30.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,122
19.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
916
15.72%
No qualifications
893
15.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
664
11.39%
Total 16+ residents: 5,828

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,161
37.01%
Owns outright
883
28.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
498
15.88%
Other social rented
433
13.8%
Shared ownership
68
2.17%
Total households: 3,137

Property prices in Thatcham Central

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Thatcham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thatcham Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thatcham Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£427,500
Flats16£177,500
Semi-Detached40£315,000
Terraced37£320,000

10 years median price trend in Thatcham Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thatcham Central.

All postcodes in Thatcham Central

RG193HN

Kingsland Centre

RG194JT

Elms Avenue

RG194AD

Urquhart Road

RG193FL

The Thackerays

RG194DX

Holywell Court

RG194QR

Beech Walk

RG194RY

Horne Road

RG193XG

Appelford Close

RG194QY

Station Road

RG193XJ

Glaisdale

RG194JD

Station Road

RG194QU

Alexander Road

RG194RJ

Dickson Glade

RG194SA

Rotary Way

RG193XX

Spurcroft Road

RG193YP

Brent Close

RG194PU

Station Road

RG194RX

Lancers Drive

RG193JL

Church Lane

RG193XE

Somerton Grove

RG193XU

Fyfield Road

RG194PZ

Station Road

RG193AE

Thatcham Central

RG183ST

Bath Road

RG194PH

Hussars Drive

RG193ZJ

Station Road

RG193JG

High Street

RG193AA

Broadway

RG193PQ

The Moors

RG193PR

Rectory Gardens

RG184JS

Chapel Street

RG193LD

Tadham Place

RG193RJ

Meadow Close

RG194RF

Urquhart Road

RG184JP

Chapel Street

RG194PG

Fusiliers Place

RG194RN

Battalion Way

RG193LE

Rosedale Gardens

RG193RG

Green Lane

RG194LS

Hartmead Road

RG194PR

Station Road

RG194QT

Longcroft Road

RG194QH

Station Road

RG194AB

Deccan Grove

RG193HP

The Broadway

RG194JF

Chapel Street

RG194RR

Observer Drive

RG194AR

Mallards Reach

RG193JH

High Street

RG193RH

Crown Acre Close

RG194RQ

Flagstaff Square

RG193PL

Steeple View

RG183JN

Bath Road

RG193FT

Cairngorm Road

RG193FE

Spackman Close

RG193PN

Church Gate

RG194AU

The Moors

RG194RE

Urquhart Road

RG193US

Cedar Grove

RG194PS

Coldstream Way

RG194RW

Artillery Drive

RG194ZZ

Station Road

RG193FS

Snowdon Close

RG193XT

Danvers Close

RG193PF

Druce Way

RG193SF

The Quantocks

RG194JR

Coombe Court

RG193FY

Blackdown Way

RG194RU

Yeomanry Close

RG193PP

Church Close

RG194RP

Connaught Gardens

RG193YS

William Close

RG194ES

Adwood Court

RG193XR

Glenmore Close

RG193YY

Spriggs Close

RG194PB

Kennet Close

RG194QN

Longcroft Road

RG194QW

Blyth Avenue

RG194RL

Paddison Court

RG194RZ

Military Drive

RG193JD

High Street

RG193XY

Tomlin Close

RG194QL

Station Road

RG193XA

Westerdale

RG194PY

Neville Drive

RG193LB

Fylingdales

RG193YT

Spriggs Close

RG194PE

Horse Guards Way

RG193LG

Ilkley Way

RG193RL

Meadow Close

RG194QP

Oak Tree Road

RG194RA

Infantry Drive

RG194SD

Defence Close

RG193HQ

The Broadway

RG193JP

Whybrow Court

RG194LR

Hartmead Road

RG193LA

Bodmin Close

RG193XN

Keighley Close

RG193YN

Bowes Road

RG194HZ

Station Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.