Postcode RG18 3DA is located in an urban city, within the Thatcham West ward of West Berkshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Hermitage & Cold Ash area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hermitage & Cold Ash is £80,271 per year. The nearest station is Newbury Racecourse located about 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Henwick Park.
Hermitage & Cold Ash has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,785 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.
Hermitage & Cold Ash has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hermitage & Cold Ash is £80,271 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG18 3DA.
Hermitage & Cold Ash near RG18 3DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newbury Racecourse located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Henwick Park | Small | Walking directions to Henwick Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £540,750 |
| Flats | 13 | £195,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £378,000 |
| Terraced | 22 | £325,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thatcham West
In the RG18 3DA postcode area, located within Hermitage & Cold Ash, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for West Berkshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.