RG18 — THATCHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in RG18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RG18 is £504,621, which is 14% below the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in RG18 cost 75.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RG18 have fallen 3.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£689,164	294
Semi-detached	£387,642	215
Terraced	£336,480	109
Flat	£206,308	59
All types	£504,621	696

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in RG18

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG18 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in RG18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RG18 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Curridge Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hermitage Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Yattendon C.E. Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

165,112

Population

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

33.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RG18 are 372.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

372.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RG18 is collected by Reading Council. The Band D rate is £1,606/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

RG18 — THATCHAM

Area Summary

RG18 (THATCHAM) offers above-average property prices (£504,621, 76% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (372 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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RG17

HUNGERFORD

£568K

▼ 1.6% YoY

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THATCHAM

£406K

▲ 4.0% YoY

RG20

NEWBURY

£754K

▼ 4.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in RG18?

The average house price in RG18 (THATCHAM) is £504,621, based on 696 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 76% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.4% over the past year.

Is RG18 a safe area to live?

Crime in RG18 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in RG18?

There are 11 schools in or near RG18. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in RG18?

Council tax in RG18 is collected by Reading Council. The Band D rate is £1,606 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in RG18?

The average broadband download speed in RG18 is 372 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in RG18 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in RG18 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 165,112.