Postcode RG18 3HA 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 21.1 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 21.1 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 3HA.
Hermitage & Cold Ash near RG18 3HA has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £500,000 | £4,394 |
| Flats | 16 | £184,750 | £3,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £370,000 | £4,438 |
| Terraced | 20 | £322,500 | £4,176 |
10 year median price trend in Thatcham West
In the RG18 3HA 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.
Elected local representatives for RG18 3HA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jeff Brooks
Thatcham West - Elected 4 May 2023
Justin Alexander Pemberton
Thatcham West - Elected 4 May 2023
Lee Dillon
Newbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.