Side-by-side comparison of RG14 Newbury and RG18 Thatcham covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
RG14 is the more affordable option at £350,000 median vs £430,000 in RG18. RG18 has lower recorded crime (706 vs 4,167 offences over 13 months). RG18 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | RG14 Newbury | RG18 Thatcham |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £350,000 | £430,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,505 | £2,505 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 4,167 | 706 |
| Outstanding Schools | 3.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 46.3 | 80.4 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 95.6 | 71.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 71.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.