Stephenson Close Thatcham, West Berkshire
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (RG18), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26901801.
- Sales: 28 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £225,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 7, D: 2, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 17% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Thatcham, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 300 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 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Thatcham Health Centre, about 200 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 69 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | £225,500 | £210,000 | £241,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £204,000 | £204,000 | £204,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £381,500 | £233,000 | £530,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £233,750 | £233,750 | £233,750 |
| 2016 | 2 | £226,000 | £225,000 | £227,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £277,750 | £210,500 | £345,000 |
| 2014 | 4 | £173,350 | £169,950 | £450,000 |
| 2010 | 3 | £165,000 | £158,000 | £405,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £237,000 | £237,000 | £237,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £182,500 | £182,500 | £182,500 |
| 2006 | 6 | £182,500 | £170,000 | £390,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £272,500 | £272,500 | £272,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2023 | FLAT 8, LIME TREE COURT RG18 3GG | Flat or maisonette | £220,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Aug 2021 | FLAT 7, LIME TREE COURT RG18 3GG | Flat or maisonette | £241,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jan 2021 | FLAT 9, LIME TREE COURT RG18 3GG | Flat or maisonette | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Nov 2020 | FLAT 5, LIME TREE COURT RG18 3GG | Flat or maisonette | £204,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 May 2019 | 2 RG18 3GD | Detached | £530,000 | |
| 5 Apr 2019 | FLAT 7, LIME TREE COURT RG18 3GG | Flat or maisonette | £233,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Dec 2017 | FLAT 4, LIME TREE COURT RG18 3GG | Flat or maisonette | £233,750 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Nov 2016 | FLAT 7, LIME TREE COURT RG18 3GG | Flat or maisonette | £227,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Mar 2016 | FLAT 5, LIME TREE COURT RG18 3GG | Flat or maisonette | £225,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jun 2015 | FLAT 9, LIME TREE COURT RG18 3GG | Flat or maisonette | £210,500 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Mar 2015 | 7 RG18 3GD | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2014 | FLAT 5, LIME TREE COURT RG18 3GG | Flat or maisonette | £169,950 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Apr 2014 | 2 RG18 3GD | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2014 | FLAT 9, LIME TREE COURT RG18 3GG | Flat or maisonette | £174,950 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Mar 2014 | FLAT 6, LIME TREE COURT RG18 3GG | Flat or maisonette | £171,750 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Aug 2010 | 3 RG18 3GD | Detached | £405,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2010 | FLAT 5, LIME TREE COURT RG18 3GG | Flat or maisonette | £158,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jun 2010 | FLAT 8, LIME TREE COURT RG18 3GG | Flat or maisonette | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Nov 2009 | 6 RG18 3GD | Detached | £237,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2007 | FLAT 8, LIME TREE COURT RG18 3GG | Flat or maisonette | £182,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 21 Dec 2006 | FLAT 7, LIME TREE COURT RG18 3GG | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Dec 2006 | FLAT 6, LIME TREE COURT RG18 3GG | Flat or maisonette | £172,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Dec 2006 | FLAT 9, LIME TREE COURT RG18 3GG | Flat or maisonette | £170,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Dec 2006 | FLAT 4, LIME TREE COURT RG18 3GG | Flat or maisonette | £180,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 18 Aug 2006 | 2 RG18 3GD | Detached | £387,500 | New build. |
| 28 Jul 2006 | 3 RG18 3GD | Detached | £390,000 | New build. |
| 21 Feb 2003 | 12 RG18 3GD | Detached | £272,500 | |
| 28 Jul 1995 | 10 RG18 3GD | Detached | £96,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, detached (6); Flat (6). Built: 2003-2006 (5); 1983-1990 (3); 2007 onwards (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (2).
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 (63% of about 590 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: 2 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Kingsland Shopping Centre And Adjoining Land, Thatcham, permissioned (370 m)
- Turnfields land rear of Regent, The Moors, Thatcham, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- The Plough Inn 81 Chapel Street Thatcham RG18 4JS: up to 5 homes, permissioned (750 m (0.5 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 9 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG18 3GD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| RG18 3GG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 78 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG18 3GD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG18 3GG | 100% | 33% | 17% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Thatcham 465,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Newbury 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Green Lane Thatcham | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Newbury Wharf | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Co-op Thatcham Broadway Car Park | 290 m |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 320 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 51 km (32 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 56.1 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thatcham Health Centre | 200 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Halo Pharmacy | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cedar Dental Care | 130 m |
| Hospital | West Berkshire Community Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Newbury Police Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Thatcham, Thatcham | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 760 m² | 300 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 5.3 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,210 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brown's Sports Field 2.7 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | Henleys Allotments 3.1 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St. Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 360 m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St. Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m south |
| The Old Bluecoat School | Listed building, Grade I | 610 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Monkey Marsh Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Plantation | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Jubilee Lake | Lake or reservoir | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Thatcham Reed Beds | Wetland | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Hartshill Gully | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Clay Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Greenham | Island | 3.8 km (2.4 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) | 10.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 18 |
4 of the street's 18 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 | 280 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitelands Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Spurcroft Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kennet School | Secondary | 11–18 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Francis Baily Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Parsons Down Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Parsons Down Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spice RG19 3JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Daisy’s RG19 3JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Hidden Gem at Alice Bye Court RG18 4AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Kings Chinese Takeaway RG19 3JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Berkshire Fry RG19 3JD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Bella Luna RG19 3JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Greece Foodies RG19 3JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crickets RG19 3JD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Lollypop Lane Ltd RG19 3JD | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| S A Zim Shop RG19 3JD | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Crown Mead Fish Bar RG18 3JW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 4 Good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Thatcham Kebabs RG19 3JD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Golden City RG19 3JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shangri-La RG19 3JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pop Inn Cafe RG18 3JW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 4 Good | 22 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (27); On or near Bluecoats (11); On or near High Street (10); On or near Shopping Area (9); On or near Church Lane (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nearby streets
The Waverleys · The Grove · High Street · Chapel Street · Whybrow Court · Bluecoats · The Alders · Brownsfield Road · The Henrys · Church Lane · Crown Mead · Park Avenue
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.