Postcode RG18 3EP is located in an urban city, within the Thatcham North East 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 15.3 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 Thatcham located about 1.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Thatcham Memorial Playing Fields.
Hermitage & Cold Ash has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,740 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.
Hermitage & Cold Ash has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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 3EP.
Hermitage & Cold Ash near RG18 3EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Thatcham located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Thatcham Memorial Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to Thatcham Memorial Playing Fields |
| 0.5 mi | Dog Exercise Area - Gated | Small | Walking directions to Dog Exercise Area - Gated |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in Thatcham North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £720,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £575,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £187,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £340,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thatcham North East
In the RG18 3EP postcode area, located within Hermitage & Cold Ash, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG18 3EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 73 Northfield Road, Thatcham, RG18 3EU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | Newbolt Close, West Berkshire, RG18 3UQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.