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Thatcham Town

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About

Thatcham sits within the Kennet Valley floodplain, its historic core centred around the Broadway and the Kennet and Avon Canal. The area is largely residential, with modern housing estates extending from the older town centre, which retains some traditional shopfronts and local businesses. The canal towpath provides a linear route for walking and cycling through the area.

The town is known for holding the oldest continuous royal charter for a market in England, granted in the 12th century. Thatcham's landscape is characterised by waterways and green spaces, including the nature reserves at Thatcham Reed Beds and Parsons Moor, which border the town. Local infrastructure includes several schools and community facilities serving its population.

Area overview

On average Thatcham Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thatcham Town is £57,656 per year. There are 3 schools in Thatcham Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thatcham Town is home to around 7,544 people, with a population density of about 5,670.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thatcham Town Population
7,544
Population density
5,670.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.78(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.23(+40%)
Shoplifting
13.12(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.5(+1%)
Public order
4.51(-26%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,632
87.96%
Other White
348
4.62%
Indian
86
1.14%
Irish
55
0.73%
African
55
0.73%
Total population: 7,540

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,580
26.09%
No qualifications
1,192
19.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,068
17.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
908
14.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
782
12.91%
Total 16+ residents: 6,056

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
938
29.27%
Owns outright
874
27.27%
Other social rented
787
24.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
446
13.92%
Social rents from council
60
1.87%
Total households: 3,205

Property prices in Thatcham Town

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Thatcham Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,000 up to £785,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thatcham Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached14£547,500£4,610
Flats11£193,000£3,328
Semi-Detached27£342,000£4,718
Terraced28£321,750£4,868

10 years median price trend in Thatcham Town

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

All postcodes in Thatcham Town

RG194QZ

Station Road

RG193XG

Appelford Close

RG184DU

Harebell Drive

RG183FY

Lancaster Close

RG193SQ

Wenlock Way

RG183FW

Halifax Place

RG184LS

The Henrys

RG184QU

Hartley Way

RG184DN

Woodavon Gardens

RG183FN

Shakespeare Road

RG193FL

The Thackerays

RG183EZ

The Waverleys

RG193JA

The Broadway

RG183SX

Bath Road

RG193HQ

The Broadway

RG184NP

Park Avenue

RG184LW

Park Avenue

RG184EP

Hawthorne Close

RG193PQ

The Moors

RG194AT

The Moors

RG183FS

Shelley Road

RG193XB

Malham Road

RG184QJ

St Thomas Court

RG184NN

Park Avenue

RG193RH

Crown Acre Close

RG193AE

Thatcham Central

RG183JN

Bath Road

RG193PE

Fromont Drive

RG184QT

Vincent Road

RG193JG

High Street

RG193RG

Green Lane

RG184LG

Park Avenue

RG183AR

Whitelands Road

RG193SF

The Quantocks

RG193PR

Rectory Gardens

RG193PF

Druce Way

RG184ER

Hawthorne Close

RG184HB

The Alders

RG184DL

Foxglove Way

RG184DR

Harebell Drive

RG184LN

Park Avenue

RG184DJ

Crocus Mead

RG193XD

Grassington Place

RG184DP

Harebell Drive

RG184DS

Meadowsweet Close

RG183HD

Bath Road

RG184LE

Mount Road

RG184DZ

Almond Drive

RG184QX

Brooks Road

RG184LA

Mount Road

RG193AA

Broadway

RG183FR

Tennyson Road

RG193QJ

Rope Walk

RG183GF

Bath Road

RG184BA

Rosemary Gardens

RG193RW

Malham Road

RG183AE

Beverley Close

RG184LJ

Park Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.