Tull Way Thatcham, West Berkshire
6 addresses across 4 postcodes (RG18), about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 26902811.
- Flood: 16 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 900 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 81 to 93 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Thatcham Health Centre, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 1,310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 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
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (32% of about 2,840 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.
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, 15 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 11 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 55 homes the Environment Agency counts, 7 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 9 low and 0 very low.
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 3GT | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG18 3HA | not in 2 or 3 | 11 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
| RG18 3AJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
| RG18 9HR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 81 m and 93 m above sea level (89 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG18 3AJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG18 3GT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG18 3HA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG18 9HR | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Newbury 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Thatcham 465,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westfield Road west Henwick | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Newbury Wharf | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Co-op Thatcham Broadway Car Park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 51.6 km (32 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 57.5 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Thatcham Health Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | Halo Pharmacy | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Da Clinics LTD | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | West Berkshire Community Hospital | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Newbury Police Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 5,130 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Henwick Worthy Sports Ground 14 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 240 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Shaw House, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shaw House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sett Copse | Wood | 760 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Clay Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Thatcham Reed Beds | Wetland | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Jubilee Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Chiver's Gully | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Greenham | Island | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 6 |
2 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| 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 |
| Whitelands Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcham Garden Centre and Gardeners Retreat RG18 3AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| The Taste Of England RG18 3AP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Moon and Stars Catering RG18 3AP | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Red & Blue Trading Ltd @ Thatcham RFC RG18 3BN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tull Way (17); On or near Sowerby Street (9); On or near Peers Place (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 9 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 3GT: 2 addresses of 51 in the postcode
- RG18 3HA: 2 addresses of 62 in the postcode
- RG18 3AJ: 1 address of 25 in the postcode
- RG18 9HR: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Sowerby Street · Sowerby Street · Bowling Green Road · Peers Place · Henwick Manor Cottages · Gordon Road
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.