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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 87 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
87
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
38.51(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.14(+169%)
Shoplifting
15.71(+96%)
Public order
9.01(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.19(+27%)
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 106 recent sales, the median property price is £368,000 in Thatcham West area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thatcham West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£540,750
Flats13£195,000
Semi-Detached43£378,000
Terraced22£325,000

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

RG193AH

Thatcham West

RG183AW

Fortuna Mews

RG183DU

Baily Avenue

RG193SP

Kestrel Close

RG183EQ

Baily Avenue

RG193UT

Derwent Road

RG193TF

Saxon Court

RG193TQ

Pound Lane

RG183AN

Bath Road

RG193SL

Swansdown Walk

RG183BT

Westfield Road

RG193TY

Winston Way

RG183GJ

Benham Gate

RG193TX

Stroller Close

RG193UA

Arkle Avenue

RG183EW

Chapman Walk

RG183HJ

Bath Road

RG193TL

Lower Way

RG183EU

Northfield Road

RG193TS

Tarn Howes Close

RG183AJ

Benham Hill

RG193FU

Lower Way

RG193TP

Lower Way

RG193SZ

St Marks Close

RG183EH

Westfield Crescent

RG193AG

Thatcham West

RG193RR

Lower Way

RG193UL

Windermere Way

RG183AP

Turnpike Road

RG183ES

Northfield Road

RG193BF

Southdown Road

RG193SY

St Johns Road

RG183EX

The Firs

RG193RZ

Magpie Close

RG183HP

Whitaker Court

RG183QY

Turnpike Road

RG193UB

Foxhunter Way

RG193AB

Pinfold Place

RG183BX

Henwick Lane

RG183DW

Severn Close

RG183GN

Chestnut Close

RG183DE

Gordon Road

RG193TN

Lower Way

RG193SR

Herons Way

RG193TE

Paynesdown Road

RG193UX

Ennerdale Way

RG183EG

Baily Avenue

RG193AP

Southdown Road

RG193JY

The Turnery

RG193QJ

Rope Walk

RG193SJ

Ashbourne Way

RG193UD

Matthews Close

RG183HA

Florence Gardens

RG193UN

Rydal Drive

RG183EB

Loundyes Close

RG193TW

Robertsfield

RG183SX

Bath Road

RG193RS

Lower Way

RG183DP

Thames Road

RG183ER

Northfield Road

RG183EE

Loundyes Close

RG183EY

The Laurels

RG183BY

Bowling Green Road

RG183AD

London Road

RG183BJ

Henwick Lane

RG183BP

Roman Way

RG183DY

Link Way

RG193RP

Lower Way

RG183BS

Roman Way

RG183GR

Francis Close

RG193AZ

The Moors

RG193SN

Cygnet Close

RG183BD

Bath Road

RG193AF

Beddals Close

RG193SE

Paynesdown Road

RG193TH

Lower Way

RG183DL

Mersey Way

RG193RT

Paynesdown Road

RG183DG

Elmhurst Road

RG193AD

Roger Croft Drive

RG183AT

Conway Drive

RG183BL

Barfield Road

RG183ET

Northfield Road

RG183QZ

Manor Lane

RG193AL

Newbury Leisure Park

RG183DJ

Elm Grove

RG183ED

Westland

RG193SA

Curlew Close

RG183EA

Loundyes Close

RG183AU

Medway Close

RG183DA

Bowling Green Road

RG183EN

Northfield Road

RG193RN

Lower Way

RG193UR

Derwent Road

RG193TD

Paynesdown Road

RG193TR

Lower Way

RG193TZ

Pegasus Close

RG193UW

Coniston Close

RG193SH

Ashbourne Way

RG193RA

Clerewater Place

Data Sources

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