Postcode RG18 3PJ is located in an urban city, within the Thatcham North East area of West Berkshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Thatcham Town area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thatcham Town is £57,656 per year. The median sale price in Thatcham North East is £370,000 (around £411 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £318,750 and £450,000. The nearest station is Thatcham, about 1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Dunstan Green.
Thatcham Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,581 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Thatcham Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Thatcham Town is £57,656 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from RG18 3PJ.
Thatcham Town near RG18 3PJ 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dunstan Green | Medium | Walking directions to Dunstan Green |
| 0.2 mi | Thatcham Memorial Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to Thatcham Memorial Playing Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Turnfields Park | Small | Walking directions to Turnfields Park |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £411 per square foot) in Thatcham North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £760,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £545,000 | £444 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £348,750 | £417 |
| Terraced | 28 | £330,000 | £397 |
| Flats | 8 | £186,250 | £316 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £387,000 | £171,200 | £295,000 | £269,250 |
| 2017 | £374,950 | £166,250 | £296,500 | £269,000 |
| 2018 | £446,250 | £165,375 | £302,000 | £264,500 |
| 2019 | £456,000 | £162,500 | £297,500 | £277,500 |
| 2020 | £450,000 | £175,000 | £301,500 | £267,975 |
| 2021 | £441,500 | £178,750 | £297,475 | £282,000 |
| 2022 | £455,000 | £170,000 | £360,000 | £325,000 |
| 2023 | £471,750 | £168,500 | £375,000 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | £518,000 | £175,000 | £346,500 | £327,500 |
| 2025 | £562,500 | £193,000 | £360,500 | £340,000 |
| 2026 | £538,778 | £180,000 | £342,500 | £315,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £369 | £288 | £316 | £330 |
| 2017 | £390 | £327 | £350 | £317 |
| 2018 | £375 | £283 | £357 | £337 |
| 2019 | £355 | £289 | £351 | £338 |
| 2020 | £386 | £319 | £331 | £312 |
| 2021 | £408 | £293 | £376 | £328 |
| 2022 | £472 | £330 | £384 | £397 |
| 2023 | £434 | £336 | £385 | £379 |
| 2024 | £415 | £292 | £391 | £382 |
| 2025 | £444 | £322 | £420 | £386 |
| 2026 | £460 | £321 | £412 | £398 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG18 3PJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 6, Park Lane, Thatcham, RG18 3PJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Flat 1, Lime Tree Court, Park Lane, Thatcham, RG18 3GE | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | Darna, The Grove, Thatcham, RG18 4NL | Detached | Freehold | £636,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 23, Park Lane, Thatcham, RG18 3GB | Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 9, Park Lane, Thatcham, RG18 3GB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £560,000 |
In the RG18 3PJ postcode area, located within Thatcham Town, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Thatcham Park CofE Primary | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
Thatcham Park CofE Primary ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 May 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Grange School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2024. | |
The Grange School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Nov 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Whitelands Park Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2022. | |
Whitelands Park Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Oct 2022
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8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG18 3PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Crown Mead Stores | Bath Road, West Berkshire, RG18 3JW | Walking directions to Crown Mead Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | The Broadway, Thatcham, RG19 3HP | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 54-55 The Broadway, Thatcham, RG19 3HX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | 48-53 The Broadway, Thatcham, RG19 3HN | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 156 - 160 Sagecroft Road, Thatcham, RG18 3BQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for West Berkshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG18 3PJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tom McCann
Thatcham North East - Elected 24 Apr 2025
Lee Dillon
Newbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG18 3PJ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RG18 3PJ in Thatcham North East is £370,000 (about £411 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to RG18 3PJ, including Thatcham Park CofE Primary (Good), The Grange School (Outstanding) and Whitelands Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
RG18 3PJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,581 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newbury covering RG18 3PJ is Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tom McCann (Liberal Democrats).