RG19 — THATCHAM | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in RG19

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RG19 is £406,329, which is 31% below the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in RG19 cost 41.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RG19 have risen 4.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£594,814	189
Semi-detached	£359,954	257
Terraced	£322,340	203
Flat	£219,556	137
All types	£406,329	815

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in RG19

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

With 23.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG19 has a crime rate well 71% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in RG19

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RG19 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Parsons Down Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Parsons Down Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Spurcroft Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Cheam School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Kennet School	Secondary	Good	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 RG19 are 322.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

322.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RG19 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

RG19 — THATCHAM

Area Summary

RG19 (THATCHAM) offers above-average property prices (£406,329, 42% above national average), low crime (71% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (322 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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THATCHAM

£505K

▼ 3.4% YoY

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NEWBURY

£754K

▼ 4.5% YoY

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BASINGSTOKE

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▲ 5.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in RG19?

The average house price in RG19 (THATCHAM) is £406,329, based on 815 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 42% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.0% over the past year.

Is RG19 a safe area to live?

Crime in RG19 is significantly below the national average (23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (12.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in RG19?

There are 8 schools in or near RG19. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in RG19?

Council tax in RG19 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 RG19?

The average broadband download speed in RG19 is 322 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in RG19 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 33% of homes in RG19 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 165,112.