Coombe Square Thatcham, West Berkshire
10 addresses across 1 postcode (RG19), about 40 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 26900505.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in West Berkshire costs £2,505 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 77 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Thatcham Health Centre, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 178 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in West Berkshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,505 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,670 | £1,949 | £2,227 | £2,505 | £3,062 | £3,619 | £4,176 | £5,011 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (49% of about 910 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Kingsland Shopping Centre And Adjoining Land, Thatcham, permissioned (220 m)
- Turnfields land rear of Regent, The Moors, Thatcham, permissioned (250 m)
- The Plough Inn 81 Chapel Street Thatcham RG18 4JS: up to 5 homes, permissioned (270 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 77 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG19 4JF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Thatcham 465,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Newbury 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harts Hill Foot Thatcham | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Newbury Wharf | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Co-op Thatcham Broadway Car Park | 390 m |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 50.9 km (32 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 55.6 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thatcham Health Centre | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Halo Pharmacy | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 190 m |
| Hospital | West Berkshire Community Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Newbury Police Station | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Thatcham, Thatcham | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,070 m² | 70 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.3 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,210 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brown's Sports Field 2.7 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Henleys Allotments 3.1 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Old Bluecoat School, a listed building (Grade I), 140 m east. 35 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Bluecoat School | Listed building, Grade I | 140 m east |
| Church of St. Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Monkey Marsh Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Plantation | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Hartshill Gully | Valley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Jubilee Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Thatcham Reed Beds | Wetland | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Westrop Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Greenham | Island | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 10 |
7 of the street's 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for West Berkshire: see them on the West Berkshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennet School | Secondary | 11–18 | 360 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Francis Baily Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Spurcroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitelands Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parsons Down Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Parsons Down Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's RG19 4JF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 10 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2015 |
| Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway RG18 4QN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Pied Piper Pre School RG18 4QL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2009 |
| The Wheatsheaf RG18 4JP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2016 |
| Paggies Bar RG19 3HN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2013 |
| Kingsland Cafe RG19 3HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Caterplus at William House RG19 4AU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Savers Health & Beauty Ltd RG19 3HN | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Papadom Indian Takeaway RG19 3HP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 4 Good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Kings Head RG19 3HP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| B D Crayden RG19 3HP | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Costa Coffee RG19 3HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Nawab RG19 3JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Mandarin Court RG19 3HQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Thatcham Tandoori RG19 3HQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 84 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (97); On or near Brooks Road (24); On or near Elms Avenue (15); On or near Sydney Close (7); On or near Kennet Close (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- RG19 4JF: 10 addresses of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Chapel Court · Prancing Horse Close · Coombe Court · Chapel Street · Anvil Court · Adwood Court · Elms Avenue · Hartmead Road · The Hollands · Turnfields · The Broadway · Brooks Road
All the streets in RG19 and across West Berkshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.