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Thatcham Town

England / South East / West Berkshire / Thatcham Town

About

Thatcham is a market town in West Berkshire, located between Newbury and Reading. It lies along the River Kennet and the Kennet and Avon Canal, offering scenic waterways and green spaces. The town has a mix of residential areas, local shops, and historic landmarks, including the 12th-century St Mary's Church.

Thatcham has good transport links, with the M4 motorway nearby and a railway station providing direct services to London and Reading. The area includes several parks and nature reserves, such as Dunstan Park and the Nature Discovery Centre, which attract walkers and wildlife enthusiasts. The town also hosts community events and a weekly market, reflecting its traditional market town roots.

Area overview

On average Thatcham Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Thatcham Town is £46,700 per year. There are 3 schools in Thatcham Town: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £343,500 in Thatcham Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £675,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£489,998
Flats12£175,000
Semi-Detached30£350,000
Terraced30£307,500

10 years price trend in Thatcham Town

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.