Side-by-side comparison of RG18 Thatcham and RG20 Newbury covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
RG18 is the more affordable option at £430,000 median vs £572,500 in RG20. RG20 has lower recorded crime (623 vs 706 offences over 13 months). RG18 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | RG18 Thatcham | RG20 Newbury |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £430,000 | £572,500 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,505 | £2,505 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 706 | 623 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 80.4 | 18.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 71.3 | 53.6 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 61.0 |
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.