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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

RG193AL

Newbury Leisure Park

RG193RR

Lower Way

RG193SN

Cygnet Close

RG183EH

Westfield Crescent

RG193RD

Clerewater Place

RG193SY

St Johns Road

RG193AZ

The Moors

RG183EJ

Westfield Road

RG183BL

Barfield Road

RG183BP

Roman Way

RG183HJ

Bath Road

RG193SL

Swansdown Walk

RG193UA

Arkle Avenue

RG193UF

Richmond Avenue

RG183GH

Fortuna Mews

RG183DL

Mersey Way

RG193UN

Rydal Drive

RG183AP

Turnpike Road

RG183BU

Calard Drive

RG183DJ

Elm Grove

RG193UP

Derwent Road

RG183TA

Bath Road

RG193SP

Kestrel Close

RG183SX

Bath Road

RG193RA

Clerewater Place

RG183AD

London Road

RG183DN

Trent Crescent

RG183DP

Thames Road

RG183HP

Whitaker Court

RG193RY

Crowfield Drive

RG193UL

Windermere Way

RG193UW

Coniston Close

RG193TJ

Prince Hold Road

RG183BN

Henwick Lane

RG183QZ

Manor Lane

RG193AF

Beddals Close

RG193SA

Curlew Close

RG193TD

Paynesdown Road

RG193RS

Lower Way

RG193UT

Derwent Road

RG183AH

Benham Hill

RG183QY

Turnpike Road

RG193AH

Beddals Close

RG183DA

Bowling Green Road

RG193SG

Paynesdown Road

RG193BF

Southdown Road

Data Sources

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