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Thatcham North East

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About

Thatcham North East ward encompasses residential neighbourhoods on the northeastern side of the town. The area is characterised by housing estates primarily built in the latter half of the 20th century, providing homes for a significant portion of the local population. It includes the Kennet Heath development, which has expanded the ward's housing stock in recent years. Local infrastructure supports daily life, with several primary schools and convenient access to the town centre's amenities.

The ward is bordered by the River Kennet to the south and areas of open countryside to the east, offering walking routes along the riverbank and canal towpath. A notable local feature is the presence of the Old Bluecoat School, a historic building dating from the early 18th century, which now serves as a community centre. Transport links are provided by the main railway line running through the ward, connecting residents to Reading and Newbury.

Area overview

On average Thatcham North East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thatcham North East is £64,126 per year. There are 2 schools in Thatcham North East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thatcham North East is home to around 7,740 people, with a population density of about 1,496.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thatcham North East Population
7,740
Population density
1,496 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.07(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.03(+73%)
Shoplifting
13.44(+68%)
Public order
6.33(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.33(-2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,827
88.17%
Other White
328
4.24%
Indian
88
1.14%
Chinese
54
0.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
54
0.7%
Total population: 7,743

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,834
29.91%
Level 3 (A level)
1,133
18.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
982
16.02%
No qualifications
958
15.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
755
12.31%
Total 16+ residents: 6,131

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,106
36.16%
Owns outright
916
29.94%
Other social rented
573
18.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
363
11.87%
Other forms of private rent
42
1.37%
Total households: 3,059

Property prices in Thatcham North East

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in Thatcham North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £720,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thatcham North East 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 North East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£575,000
Flats7£187,500
Semi-Detached40£365,000
Terraced19£340,000

10 years median price trend in Thatcham North East

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

Data Sources

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