Postcode RG18 3SU 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 16.8 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 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 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 16.8 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 3SU.
Hermitage & Cold Ash near RG18 3SU 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 1.5 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Dog Exercise Area - Gated | Small | Walking directions to Dog Exercise Area - Gated |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £360,500 in Thatcham North East area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £760,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £565,000 | £4,831 |
| Flats | 6 | £190,250 | £3,373 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £360,500 | £4,598 |
| Terraced | 28 | £333,500 | £4,263 |
10 year median price trend in Thatcham North East
In the RG18 3SU postcode area, located within Hermitage & Cold Ash, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG18 3SU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 156 - 160 Sagecroft Road, Thatcham, RG18 3BQ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 73 Northfield Road, Thatcham, RG18 3EU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3SU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.