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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

RG193UG

Richmond Avenue

RG183DB

Bowling Green Road

RG183DD

Gordon Road

RG193RX

Crowfield Drive

RG193UF

Richmond Avenue

RG183BU

Calard Drive

RG183DX

Bourne Arch

RG193TB

Bourne Road

RG193TJ

Prince Hold Road

RG193TT

Doublet Close

RG183GH

Fortuna Mews

RG183GT

Sowerby Street

RG193SD

Ermin Walk

RG183BH

Bath Road

RG183BN

Henwick Lane

RG183DH

Elmhurst Road

RG193RY

Crowfield Drive

RG193SG

Paynesdown Road

RG183DQ

Elmhurst Road

RG183DR

Dart Close

RG183GL

Faircross Court

RG183GP

Francis Close

RG183HH

Bath Road

RG183GW

Peers Place

RG183DF

Elmhurst Road

RG193TG

Pound Lane

RG183DN

Trent Crescent

RG183DT

Humber Close

RG193QZ

Glebelands

RG183AH

Benham Hill

RG183EJ

Westfield Road

RG183GS

Francis Close

RG193RU

Paynesdown Road

RG193TU

Mill Reef Close

RG193UE

Redshank Court

RG183GU

Lily Gardens

RG183TA

Bath Road

RG193SB

Pipit Close

RG183DS

Tyne Way

RG183GQ

Francis Close

RG193RD

Clerewater Place

RG193UP

Derwent Road

RG193UJ

Ullswater Close

RG183EL

Westfield Road

RG183HL

Benham Hill

RG193SU

Pound Lane

Data Sources

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