RG18 Postcode District
RG18 is one of 2 Postcode Districts for the Thatcham Post town in Berkshire
The RG18 postcode district is located in the RG Reading postal area, RG18 has a population of 20,020 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 26.88 square miles (69.61 square kilometres or 17,201.30 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the RG18 postcode district is Thatcham, located in the county of Berkshire in England. Other significant settlements in this postcode district include Hampstead Norreys, Yattendon, Benham Hill, Cold Ash, Colthrop, Ashmore Green, Curridge, Eling Hermitage, Frilsham, Henwick, Hermitage, and Marlston Hermitage. The post town for this postcode district is Thatcham.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector RG18 0, covers Hampstead Norreys and Yattendon in Berkshire.
The sector RG18 3, covers Thatcham in Berkshire.
The sector RG18 4, covers Thatcham in Berkshire.
The sector RG18 9, covers Hermitage and Cold Ash and Curridge in Berkshire.
The post town for this district is THATCHAM.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the West Berkshire area with a total of 537 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Thatcham | 3.67 | S |
| Newbury | 4.92 | SW |
| Tadley | 8.23 | SSE |
| Didcot | 10.39 | N |
| Wallingford | 11.43 | NNE |
| Hungerford | 11.72 | WSW |
| Wantage | 11.79 | NW |
| Reading | 12.05 | E |
| Abingdon-on-Thames | 14.84 | N |
| Basingstoke | 14.85 | SSE |
| Woodley | 14.97 | E |
| Henley-on-Thames | 16.04 | ENE |
| Whitchurch | 16.09 | SSW |
| Watlington | 16.86 | NE |
| Wokingham | 18.41 | E |
| Andover | 19.80 | SSW |
| Faringdon | 19.96 | NW |
| Yateley | 20.41 | ESE |
| Oxford | 20.45 | N |
| Marlborough | 20.74 | W |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 590
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| THATCHAM | THATCHAM | RG18 3 | 136 |
| THATCHAM | THATCHAM | RG18 4 | 94 |
| Hermitage | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 91 |
| Cold Ash | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 60 |
| Hampstead Norreys | THATCHAM | RG18 0 | 29 |
| Yattendon | THATCHAM | RG18 0 | 25 |
| Curridge | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 24 |
| Ashmore Green | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 13 |
| Frilsham | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 11 |
| Hampstead Norreys | THATCHAM | RG18 0 | 11 |
| Hermitage | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 11 |
| Hermitage | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 6 |
| Curridge | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 5 |
| Hermitage | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 5 |
| Marlston Hermitage | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 4 |
| Henwick | THATCHAM | RG18 3 | 4 |
| Marlston Hermitage | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 4 |
| Yattendon | THATCHAM | RG18 0 | 4 |
| Hermitage | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 3 |
| Cold Ash | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 3 |
| THATCHAM | THATCHAM | RG18 3 | 3 |
| Eling Hermitage | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 3 |
| THATCHAM | THATCHAM | RG18 3 | 3 |
| Benham Hill | THATCHAM | RG18 3 | 3 |
| Benham Hill | THATCHAM | RG18 3 | 2 |
| Cold Ash | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 2 |
| Cold Ash | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 2 |
| Henwick | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 2 |
| Curridge | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 2 |
| Cold Ash | THATCHAM | RG18 3 | 2 |
| Cold Ash | THATCHAM | RG18 3 | 2 |
| Henwick | THATCHAM | RG18 3 | 2 |
| Curridge | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 2 |
| Henwick | THATCHAM | RG18 3 | 1 |
| Frilsham | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 1 |
| Eling Hermitage | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 1 |
| Frilsham | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 1 |
| Yattendon | THATCHAM | RG18 0 | 1 |
| THATCHAM | THATCHAM | RG18 3 | 1 |
| THATCHAM | THATCHAM | RG18 3 | 1 |
| Hermitage | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 1 |
| Colthrop | THATCHAM | RG18 4 | 1 |
| Cold Ash | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 1 |
| Colthrop | THATCHAM | RG18 4 | 1 |
| THATCHAM | THATCHAM | RG18 4 | 1 |
| THATCHAM | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 1 |
| Henwick | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 1 |
| Henwick | THATCHAM | RG18 9 | 1 |
| THATCHAM | THATCHAM | RG18 0 | 1 |
| Yattendon | THATCHAM | RG18 0 | 1 |
Street list for RG18
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WOODLANDS CLOSE | 100 |
| KENDAL CLOSE | 74 |
| STONEY LANE | 74 |
| MOUNT ROAD | 61 |
| BROWNSFIELD ROAD | 61 |
| PARK AVENUE | 44 |
| PARK AVENUE | 44 |
| BROOKS ROAD | 40 |
| SUNDERLAND PLACE | 36 |
| THE HAYWARDS | 31 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 795 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 162 |
| Vehicle crime | 154 |
| Other theft | 130 |
| Public order | 127 |
| Drugs | 98 |
| Shoplifting | 93 |
| Burglary | 88 |
| Other crime | 59 |
| Theft from the person | 15 |
| Possession of weapons | 15 |
| Robbery | 14 |
| Bicycle theft | 14 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BATH ROAD | THATCHAM | 23 | RG18 3AN | View map | |
| CHAPEL STREET | THATCHAM | 7 | RG18 4QL | View map |
Schools in the district
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Newbury Hill , Hampstead Norreys , Thatcham
Postcode: RG18 0TR
Headteacher: Miss K House (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Yattendon C.E. Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Yattendon Lane , Thatcham
Postcode: RG18 0UR
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Manley (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Whitelands Park Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Sagecroft Road , Thatcham
Postcode: RG18 3FH
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Irving
Ofsted rating: Good
Thatcham Park CofE Primary
Phase: Primary
Address:
Park Avenue , Thatcham
Postcode: RG18 4NP
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Webster
Ofsted rating: Good
Curridge Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Curridge , Thatcham
Postcode: RG18 9DZ
Headteacher: Mrs Jackie Livermore (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Finian's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Ridge , Cold Ash , Thatcham
Postcode: RG18 9HU
Headteacher: Mrs Anna Jarratt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Priors Court School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Prior's Court Road , Hermitage , Thatcham
Postcode: RG18 9NU
Headteacher: Mrs Sue Piper (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cold Ash Hill , Cold Ash , Thatcham
Postcode: RG18 9PT
Headteacher: Mr Mitch Warrender (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hermitage Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hampstead Norreys Road , Hermitage , Thatcham
Postcode: RG18 9SA
Headteacher: Mrs Gillian Turner (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Da Clinics Ltd | DENTAL SURGERY, 118 BATH ROAD, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 3HH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 29 CHAPEL STREET, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 4JP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Community Dental Clinic | W BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BENHAM HILL, LONDON ROAD, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 3AS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Cedar Dental Care | 3 BATH ROAD, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 3AG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Hermitage Dental Centre | DENISON, NEWBURY, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 9TP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thatcham Health Centre | BATH ROAD, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 3HD | GP PRACTICE | Call 01635 867171 |
| 2 | Thatcham Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service | BATH ROAD, THATCHAM, RG18 3HD | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halo Pharmacy | 3-5 CROWN MEAD, BATH ROAD, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 3JW | PHARMACY | Call 01635 777345 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £703,593 | 122 | £686,191 | 92 | £683,707 | 86 | £669,642 | 112 |
| Semi-detached | £384,425 | 79 | £391,233 | 71 | £389,060 | 67 | £406,811 | 76 |
| Terraced | £319,258 | 42 | £343,731 | 39 | £343,467 | 30 | £341,660 | 56 |
| Flats | £217,556 | 18 | £203,500 | 15 | £200,142 | 26 | £196,611 | 22 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M4 J13
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.91
Average Driving Distance: 4.98
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 535
M4 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.57
Average Driving Distance: 11.11
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 535
M4 J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.35
Average Driving Distance: 12.63
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 535
M4 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.73
Average Driving Distance: 16.01
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 535
M4 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 24.16
Average Driving Distance: 19.10
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 58
M3 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 24.50
Average Driving Distance: 17.93
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 475
M40 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 41.79
Average Driving Distance: 23.85
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 2
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| RG18 0 | Thatcham Delivery Office |
| RG18 3 | Thatcham Delivery Office |
| RG18 4 | Thatcham Delivery Office |
| RG18 9 | Thatcham Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| R | G | 1 | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| R | G | 1 | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the RG18 postal code is THATCHAM followed by Hermitage, and Cold Ash.
The RG18 Postcode shares a border with RG14 (NEWBURY, Speen, Shaw), RG19 (THATCHAM, Greenham, Headley), RG20 (Kingsclere, Woolton Hill, Compton), RG7 (Burghfield Common, Spencers Wood, Theale) and RG8 (Pangbourne, Goring, Purley On Thames).
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