Harebell Drive Thatcham, West Berkshire
48 addresses across 1 postcode (RG18), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26901249.
- Energy: 31 homes have an energy certificate (C: 16, D: 15).
- Flood: 10 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 96% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 190 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: Its addresses are 84 to 86 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 48 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Thatcham Health Centre, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 80 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (21); House, detached (6); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 1991-1995 (16); 1996-2002 (10); 1983-1990 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15); rented (social) (10); rented (private) (4).
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 (42% of about 640 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)
- The Plough Inn 81 Chapel Street Thatcham RG18 4JS: up to 5 homes, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Kingsland Shopping Centre And Adjoining Land, Thatcham, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Turnfields land rear of Regent, The Moors, Thatcham, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 9 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 48 addresses are between 84 m and 86 m above sea level (85 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG18 4DS | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Thatcham 465,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Newbury 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vincent Road Thatcham | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Newbury Wharf | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Co-op Thatcham Broadway Car Park | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 51.4 km (32 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 55.5 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thatcham Health Centre | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Halo Pharmacy | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | West Berkshire Community Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Newbury Police Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rontec - Colthrop, Thatcham | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.3 ha | 190 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,740 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | Brown's Sports Field 2.7 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Henleys Allotments 3.1 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 8.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Old Bluecoat School, a listed building (Grade I), 430 m (0.3 miles) south. 36 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 | 430 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Church of St. Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Monkey Marsh Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Plantation | Wood | 370 m north |
| Hartshill Gully | Valley | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Jubilee Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Thatcham Reed Beds | Wetland | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Westrop Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Greenham | Island | 4.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 43 | 48 |
5 of the street's 48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Francis Baily Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 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 |
| Kennet School | Secondary | 11–18 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitelands Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Spurcroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Parsons Down Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Finian's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Parsons Down Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICollege Alternative Education RG18 4DH | School/college/university | 210 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 24 Jan 2006 |
| China Kitchen RG18 4QH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 4 Good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| The Village Plaice RG18 4QH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Bengal Spice RG18 4QH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2024 |
| The Millhouse RG18 4QH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway RG18 4QN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Sainsbury's RG19 4JF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2015 |
| Pied Piper Pre School RG18 4QL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2009 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mount Road (39); On or near Harebell Drive (11); On or near Dunstan Road (7); On or near Almond Drive (5); On or near Meadowsweet Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 72% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- RG18 4DS: 48 addresses of 50 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Sedge Grove · Crocus Mead · Marsh Road · Harebell Drive · Mount Road · Dunstan Road · Almond Drive · Rosemary Gardens · Charlock Close · Woodavon Gardens · Vincent Road · Violet Grove
All the streets in RG18 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.