Side-by-side comparison of RG18 Thatcham and RG2 Reading covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
RG2 is the more affordable option at £381,000 median vs £430,000 in RG18. RG18 has lower recorded crime (706 vs 4,434 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | RG18 Thatcham | RG2 Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £430,000 | £381,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,505 | £2,613 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 706 | 4,434 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 80.4 | 83.4 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 71.3 | 93.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 74.0 |
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.