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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 94 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
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
60.48(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
16(+30%)
Shoplifting
14.1(+77%)
Public order
7.87(+30%)
Other theft
6.24(+11%)
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 £322,500 in Thatcham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £785,000.

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
Flats11£170,000
Detached14£447,500
Terraced40£323,000
Semi-Detached40£323,750

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

RG193XW

Rudland Close

RG193XT

Danvers Close

RG193FL

The Thackerays

RG193RG

Green Lane

RG194AU

The Moors

RG194LH

Stoney Lane

RG194RG

Horne Road

RG193HP

The Broadway

RG193PP

Church Close

RG193US

Cedar Grove

RG194SA

Rotary Way

RG193SQ

Wenlock Way

RG193FT

Cairngorm Road

RG194PW

Ferndale Court

RG193HX

The Broadway

RG194ES

Adwood Court

RG194SD

Defence Close

RG193RQ

Hollington Place

RG194AT

The Moors

RG193XY

Tomlin Close

RG194LX

Victor Road

RG194QW

Blyth Avenue

RG194HS

Nideggen Close

RG194AW

Langford Way

RG194RJ

Dickson Glade

RG193XB

Malham Road

RG193XP

Braemore Close

RG193PE

Fromont Drive

RG194PX

Sydney Close

RG193XE

Somerton Grove

RG194LR

Hartmead Road

RG194AA

Borderers Gardens

RG194RP

Connaught Gardens

RG194QY

Station Road

RG193JG

High Street

RG193YS

William Close

RG193LE

Rosedale Gardens

RG193HN

Kingsland Centre

RG193YX

Denton Close

RG194RA

Infantry Drive

RG194RW

Artillery Drive

RG194QX

Cochrane Close

RG193LF

Rosedale Gardens

RG193XZ

Goose Green Way

RG193UY

Exmoor Road

RG194JD

Station Road

RG194RS

Imperial Way

RG193YP

Brent Close

RG183JW

Crown Mead

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.