RG18 4LQ is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (RG18) is called the outward code. The part after the space (4LQ) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case RG which means Reading.
- Postal District. In our case RG18.
- Postal Sector. In our case RG18 4.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LQ.
The regional mail center for the post area RG is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the RG18 4LQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is THATCHAM DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the RG18 4LQ postcode have the street address of London Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the RG18 4LQ postcode is home to a bustling 53 residents!
It is situated within the post town of THATCHAM within the old postal county of Berkshire.
RG18 4LQ is within the town of Thatcham.
The RG18 4LQ postcode area is composed of 88.89% residential properties, 11.11% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in RG18 4LQ are flats. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are enclosed end-terraced, end-terraced, detached and unknown. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in RG18 4LQ are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in RG18 4LQ fall under these categories: Shops and Clinic.
Shops include Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Star Service Station 22, London Road.
Clinic include 10, London Road.
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Map of the RG18 4LQ Postcode
RG18 4LQ: Points of Interest
Colthrop Service Station
Colthrop Service Station is a retail outlet located at 22 London Road, Thatcham, RG18 4LQ.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 88.89% |
| Commercial | 11.11% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for RG18 4LQ
The telephone area code for RG18 4LQ is 01635 Newbury.
Map Coordinates for RG18 4LQ
| Latitude | 51.4040014011 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.24709086998 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for RG18 4LQ
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How far is the RG18 4LQ Postcode from the Centre of London?
The RG18 4LQ postcode is 48.87 miles as the crow flies from the centre of London (Original Site of Charing Cross).
The distance by road is 54.29 miles. Taking the following route.
A4 (9.12 miles), M4 (37.68 miles), A4 (4.46 miles).
Hotel Deals for RG18 4LQ
Weather Forecast for RG18 4LQ
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | N 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | N 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | N 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 3.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 49.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 49.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 46.00% | NNW 4 mph |
Tue 23rd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 11.00% | N 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the RG18 4LQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For RG18 4LQ
| Average Mbps | 93.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 68.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
RG18 4LQ has an average download speed of 93.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
729 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
63% of postcodes (744,148) have slower broadband speeds.
37% of postcodes (439,764) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For RG18 4LQ
| Average Mbps | 16.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 18.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
RG18 4LQ has an average upload speed of 16.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,080 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
78% of postcodes (920,332) have slower upload speeds.
22% of postcodes (255,229) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the RG18 4LQ Postcode
Primary Schools
Francis Baily Primary School
Address: Skillman Drive, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4GG
Headteacher: Miss Elizabeth Hobbs
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-11-08)
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact: 01635862188
Francis Baily Primary School
Address: Skillman Drive, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4GG
Headteacher: Mr Neil Pilsworth
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2016-06-10)
Distance: 0.10 miles
Contact:
Spurcroft Primary School
Address: Spurcroft Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3XX
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Flowerdew
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-11-09)
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01635871541
Secondary Schools
Kennet School
Address: Stoney Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4LL
Headteacher: Ms Grace Rigg
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2022-11-02)
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: 01635862121
Trinity School
Address: Love Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2DU
Headteacher: Dr Charlotte Wilson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2018-07-04)
Distance: 4.97 miles
Contact: 01635510500
St Bartholomew's School
Address: Andover Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6JP
Headteacher: David Fitter
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2021-10-20)
Distance: 5.90 miles
Contact: 01635521255
Higher Schools
Newbury College
Address: Monks Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7TD
Headteacher: Mr Iain Wolloff
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-03-17)
Distance: 5.45 miles
Contact: 01635845000
Basingstoke College of Technology
Address: Worting Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 8TN
Headteacher: Mr Anthony Bravo
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-02-03)
Distance: 14.27 miles
Contact: 01256354141
Queen Mary's College
Address: Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3HF
Headteacher: Mr Mark Henderson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-12-09)
Distance: 15.03 miles
Contact: 01256417500
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near RG18 4LQ
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 29 CHAPEL STREET, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 4JP
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
CEDAR DENTAL CARE
Address: 3 BATH ROAD, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 3AG
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
DA CLINICS LTD
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 118 BATH ROAD, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 3HH
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC
Address: W BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, BENHAM HILL, LONDON ROAD, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 3AS
Distance: 1.93 miles
Contact: :
THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE
Address: THE DENTAL SURGERY, 34 STANLEY ROAD, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 7PB
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: :
20/20 DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 20 CHEAP STREET, NEWBURY, RG14 5DD
Distance: 3.23 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near RG18 4LQ
THATCHAM PHARMACY
Address: 2 THE BURDWOOD CENTRE, STATION ROAD, THATCHAM, RG19 4YA
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 868538
HALO PHARMACY
Address: 3-5 CROWN MEAD, BATH ROAD, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 3JW
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 777345
BOOTS
Address: BATH ROAD, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 3HD
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 862141
BOOTS
Address: 4-5 NORTHBROOK STREET, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1DJ
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 40396
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 13 NEWBURY RETAIL PK, PINCHINGTON LANE, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 7HU
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 569572
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: TESCO EXTRA, PINCHINGTON LANE, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 7HB
Distance: 3.41 miles
Contact: tel: 03456 779485
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near RG18 4LQ
LEIGHTONS OPTICIANS (THATCHAM)
Address: 12 KINGSLAND CENTRE, THE BROADWAY, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG19 3HN
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
BUYS SPECS DIRECT (THATCHAM)
Address: UNIT 9 PIPERS COURT, BERKSHIRE DRIVE, THATCHAM, RG19 4ER
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS - NEWBURY HECTORS WAY
Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, HECTORS WAY, NEWBURY, RG14 5AB
Distance: 3.14 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (NEWBURY)
Address: 4-5 NORTHBROOK STREET, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1DJ
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (NEWBURY)
Address: 42 NORTHBROOK STREET, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1DT
Distance: 3.34 miles
Contact: :
NEWBURY OPTICAL
Address: 98 NORTHBROOK STREET, NEWBURY, RG14 1AA
Distance: 3.34 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near RG18 4LQ
BURDWOOD SURGERY
Address: WHEELERS GREEN WAY, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG19 4YF
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 868006
THATCHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: BATH ROAD, THATCHAM, RG18 3HD
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
THATCHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BATH ROAD, THATCHAM, BERKSHIRE, RG18 3HD
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 867171
EASTFIELD HOUSE SURGERY
Address: 6 ST. JOHNS ROAD, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 7LW
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 41495
STRAWBERRY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: STRAWBERRY HILL HOUSE, OLD BATH ROAD, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1JU
Distance: 3.48 miles
Contact: :
STRAWBERRY HILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: STRAWBERRY HILL MED.CTR, OLD BATH ROAD, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 1JU
Distance: 3.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01635 917917
Transport Links near RG18 4LQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: RG18 4LQ
- Thatcham
Thatcham station, Station Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4PPDistance: 1.28 milesDriving Time: 2.42 minutes - Newbury Racecourse
Newbury Racecourse station, Hambridge Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5STDistance: 3.24 milesDriving Time: 7.17 minutes - Midgham
Midgham station, Station Road, Woolhampton, Berkshire, RG7 5SEDistance: 3.29 milesDriving Time: 4.54 minutes - Newbury
Newbury station, Station Approach, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5DGDistance: 4.11 milesDriving Time: 7.48 minutes - Aldermaston
Aldermaston station, Bath Road, Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4LBDistance: 5.01 milesDriving Time: 6.72 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near RG18 4LQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near RG18 4LQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
What are the Council Tax Bands for the RG18 4LQ Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band A | 1 |
| Band B | 12 |
| Band C | 5 |
| Band D | 4 |
| Band E | 3 |
| Band F | 3 |
What Addresses are in the RG18 4LQ Postcode?
Addresses for London Road, Thatcham, Berks, which have the RG18 4LQ Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the RG18 4LQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Newbury Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Laura Farris |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the RG18 4LQ Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is West Berkshire Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for West Berkshire at the following link West Berkshire.How much is the Council Tax?
West Berkshire Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much West Berkshire charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the RG18 4LQ Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of West Berkshire council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
West Berkshire LibrariesHouse Sales in RG18 4LQ
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £124,950 | £124,950 | £124,950 | 1 |
| 2011 | £123,500 | £123,500 | £123,500 | 1 |
| 2012 | £120,000 | £335,000 | £256,667 | 3 |
| 2013 | £117,000 | £350,000 | £243,500 | 4 |
| 2014 | £150,000 | £392,000 | £138,125 | 4 |
| 2015 | £137,000 | £137,000 | £137,000 | 2 |
| 2016 | £149,950 | £395,000 | £153,117 | 3 |
| 2017 | £156,500 | £156,500 | £156,500 | 1 |
| 2019 | £1,703,000 | £550,000 | £805,167 | 3 |
| 2020 | £154,950 | £315,500 | £206,650 | 3 |
| 2021 | £177,500 | £177,500 | £177,500 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the RG18 4LQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Kingsland Centre, THATCHAM, RG19 3HN | 0.69 miles | Directions from RG18 4LQ to Waitrose |
| Tesco, London Road, NEWBURY, RG14 2BP | 4.06 miles | Directions from RG18 4LQ to Tesco |
| Lidl, London Road, NEWBURY, RG14 2BX | 4.74 miles | Directions from RG18 4LQ to Lidl |
| Aldi, London Road, NEWBURY, RG14 1LA | 5.05 miles | Directions from RG18 4LQ to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Hectors Way, NEWBURY, RG14 5AB | 5.05 miles | Directions from RG18 4LQ to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near the RG18 4LQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Greenham Road Retail Park, Newbury, RG14 7HZ | 3.03 miles | Directions from RG18 4LQ to Greenham Road Retail Park |
| Chieveley Service Station, Thatcham, RG18 9XX | 4.15 miles | Directions from RG18 4LQ to Chieveley Service Station |
| Reading M4 (westbound), Reading, RG30 3UQ | 9.13 miles | Directions from RG18 4LQ to Reading M4 (westbound) |
| Reading M4, Eastbound, Reading, RG30 3UQ | 9.25 miles | Directions from RG18 4LQ to Reading M4, Eastbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Newbury Retail Park, Pinchington Lane, NEWBURY, RG14 7HU | 3.32 miles | Directions from RG18 4LQ to McDonald's, Newbury Retail Park, Pinchington Lane, NEWBURY, RG14 7HU |
| McDonald's, Northbrook Street, NEWBURY, RG14 1AE | 3.34 miles | Directions from RG18 4LQ to McDonald's, Northbrook Street, NEWBURY, RG14 1AE |
| McDonald's, A34 Newbury Bypass, Burghclere, NEWBURY, RG20 9BX | 5.62 miles | Directions from RG18 4LQ to McDonald's, A34 Newbury Bypass, Burghclere, NEWBURY, RG20 9BX |
| McDonald's, Bath Road, Calcot, READING, RG31 7SA | 8.38 miles | Directions from RG18 4LQ to McDonald's, Bath Road, Calcot, READING, RG31 7SA |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Wharf Road, NEWBURY, RG14 5QP | 3.21 miles | Directions from RG18 4LQ to KFC Newbury - Wharf Road |
| KFC, Reading Motorway Service Area, Burghfield, READING, RG30 3UQ | 9.26 miles | Directions from RG18 4LQ to KFC Reading - M4 West Services |
| KFC, Reading Retail Park, Oxford Road, READING, RG30 1PR | 10.77 miles | Directions from RG18 4LQ to KFC Reading - Oxford Road |
| KFC, Reading Gate Retail Park, READING, RG2 0QG | 11.54 miles | Directions from RG18 4LQ to KFC Reading Gate Retail Park |
| KFC, Churchill Way, BASINGSTOKE, RG21 7QU | 11.64 miles | Directions from RG18 4LQ to KFC Basingstoke - The Mall Shopping Centre |