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RG18

THATCHAM

Berkshire, South East, England

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RG18 covers THATCHAM in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £504,621
1yr change ▼ 3.4%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£504,621

▼ 3.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

76% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

372 Mbps

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.

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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

£492K £499K £506K £513K £520K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

165,112

Population

62

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.

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372.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about RG18 THATCHAM

What is the average house price in RG18 THATCHAM?
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 THATCHAM 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 is the population of RG18 THATCHAM?
The population of RG18 (THATCHAM) is approximately 165,112 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in RG18 THATCHAM?
There are 11 schools in or near RG18. 27% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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