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Thatcham West

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About

Thatcham West is a residential area situated on the western side of the town of Thatcham. It is bordered by the Kennet and Avon Canal to the north and the River Kennet to the south. The ward contains a mix of housing developments, from post-war estates to more recent constructions, alongside local schools and community facilities. Its landscape includes the open green spaces of the Nature Discovery Centre and the adjacent Thatcham Reed Beds.

The reed beds form a significant local nature reserve, one of the largest remaining in inland Britain. This area provides a habitat for numerous bird species and is managed for conservation. The ward is primarily a commuter area, with good road links to Newbury and Reading. Local amenities are focused along the main thoroughfares, serving the everyday needs of the residential population.

Area overview

On average Thatcham West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thatcham West is £62,565 per year. There are 2 schools in Thatcham West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thatcham West is home to around 7,322 people, with a population density of about 2,269.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thatcham West Population
7,322
Population density
2,269.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.38(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.27(+130%)
Shoplifting
15.16(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.33(+29%)
Other theft
8.06(+44%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,615
90.36%
Other White
335
4.58%
Indian
46
0.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
44
0.6%
Irish
39
0.53%
Total population: 7,321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,610
26.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,178
19.67%
No qualifications
1,003
16.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
905
15.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
731
12.21%
Total 16+ residents: 5,989

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,157
38.68%
Owns outright
1,045
34.94%
Other social rented
354
11.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
310
10.36%
Other forms of private rent
49
1.64%
Total households: 2,991

Property prices in Thatcham West

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Thatcham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £684,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thatcham West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached25£500,000£4,394
Flats16£184,750£3,250
Semi-Detached37£370,000£4,438
Terraced20£322,500£4,176

10 years median price trend in Thatcham West

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

All postcodes in Thatcham West

RG183DE

Gordon Road

RG193TP

Lower Way

RG193JY

The Turnery

RG183AU

Medway Close

RG183AT

Conway Drive

RG193TF

Saxon Court

RG193TU

Mill Reef Close

RG193AG

Thatcham West

RG183HH

Bath Road

RG183GT

Sowerby Street

RG183GP

Francis Close

RG183GJ

Benham Gate

RG183EE

Loundyes Close

RG183EX

The Firs

RG193QZ

Glebelands

RG183DS

Tyne Way

RG193UE

Redshank Court

RG183ES

Northfield Road

RG193SU

Pound Lane

RG193RZ

Magpie Close

RG193UJ

Ullswater Close

RG193SE

Paynesdown Road

RG183EB

Loundyes Close

RG193TS

Tarn Howes Close

RG193TE

Paynesdown Road

RG183DY

Link Way

RG183GS

Francis Close

RG193RT

Paynesdown Road

RG193TN

Lower Way

RG193TY

Winston Way

RG183GR

Francis Close

RG183AW

Fortuna Mews

RG183GQ

Francis Close

RG183EU

Northfield Road

RG183EN

Northfield Road

RG193SR

Herons Way

RG193TL

Lower Way

RG183DD

Gordon Road

RG193AB

Pinfold Place

RG193SD

Ermin Walk

RG193SJ

Ashbourne Way

RG193UD

Matthews Close

RG183AJ

Benham Hill

RG183DR

Dart Close

RG193TG

Pound Lane

RG183ED

Westland

RG193RN

Lower Way

RG183DF

Elmhurst Road

RG183BT

Westfield Road

RG193TT

Doublet Close

RG183BD

Bath Road

RG183DH

Elmhurst Road

RG193AP

Southdown Road

RG183DB

Bowling Green Road

RG193TQ

Pound Lane

RG193TB

Bourne Road

RG183EA

Loundyes Close

RG183DX

Bourne Arch

RG183HL

Benham Hill

RG183EG

Baily Avenue

RG193TH

Lower Way

RG193TX

Stroller Close

RG183AN

Bath Road

RG183GW

Peers Place

RG193QJ

Rope Walk

RG183BJ

Henwick Lane

RG183DT

Humber Close

RG193SB

Pipit Close

RG193RX

Crowfield Drive

RG183DQ

Elmhurst Road

RG183BX

Henwick Lane

RG183GN

Chestnut Close

RG193TR

Lower Way

RG183ER

Northfield Road

RG183DU

Baily Avenue

RG183BH

Bath Road

RG183DW

Severn Close

RG183EY

The Laurels

RG193SH

Ashbourne Way

RG193SZ

St Marks Close

RG183GU

Lily Gardens

RG193TW

Robertsfield

RG193UB

Foxhunter Way

RG183EL

Westfield Road

RG193UG

Richmond Avenue

RG183GL

Faircross Court

RG183DG

Elmhurst Road

RG183EW

Chapman Walk

RG193RP

Lower Way

RG193AD

Roger Croft Drive

RG183EQ

Baily Avenue

RG193TZ

Pegasus Close

RG193UX

Ennerdale Way

RG183ET

Northfield Road

RG183BS

Roman Way

RG183HA

Florence Gardens

RG183BY

Bowling Green Road

RG193FU

Lower Way

RG193UR

Derwent Road

RG193RU

Paynesdown Road

Data Sources

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