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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

RG194HS

Nideggen Close

RG194RS

Imperial Way

RG193HX

The Broadway

RG193XL

Hebden Close

RG194QZ

Station Road

RG194AT

The Moors

RG194LU

The Hollands

RG194QA

Station Road

RG194QJ

Redfinch Mews

RG194RT

Urquhart Road

RG194LH

Stoney Lane

RG193XQ

Draper Close

RG194AA

Borderers Gardens

RG194RD

Cavalry Close

RG184JU

Prancing Horse Close

RG193XS

Beancroft Road

RG193XZ

Goose Green Way

RG193XP

Braemore Close

RG193YZ

The Moors

RG183JW

Crown Mead

RG193RQ

Hollington Place

RG194PN

Grenadier Gardens

RG193XW

Rudland Close

RG194LT

Hartmead Road

RG194PF

Signals Close

RG194PT

Turnfields

RG193YL

Pentland Place

RG193YW

Wolsingham Way

RG193YU

Ashworth Drive

RG193LF

Rosedale Gardens

RG193UY

Exmoor Road

RG193XD

Grassington Place

RG193XF

Alston Mews

RG194AW

Langford Way

RG194LX

Victor Road

RG194QS

Longcroft Road

RG194QX

Cochrane Close

RG194RH

Tonkins Drive

RG194RG

Horne Road

RG193FR

Porlock Close

RG193JA

The Broadway

RG193RW

Malham Road

RG194PW

Ferndale Court

RG194PX

Sydney Close

RG193PE

Fromont Drive

RG193SQ

Wenlock Way

RG193XB

Malham Road

RG193YX

Denton Close

RG194PJ

Dragoons Close

Data Sources

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