Side-by-side comparison of RG18 Thatcham and RG21 Basingstoke covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
RG21 is the more affordable option at £290,000 median vs £430,000 in RG18. RG18 has lower recorded crime (706 vs 4,692 offences over 13 months). RG18 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | RG18 Thatcham | RG21 Basingstoke |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £430,000 | £290,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,505 | £2,255 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 706 | 4,692 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 2.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 80.4 | 45.4 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 71.3 | 98.9 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 72.0 |
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.