Thatcham
Built-up area in West Berkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.397, -1.256 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 51 66 |
| Population: | 24,274 |
| Dialling code: | 01635 (Newbury) |
Thatcham in West Berkshire, England sits on the banks of the River Kennet between Newbury and Reading, close to the M4 and served by a local rail link. It still feels riverside and semi-rural despite being a commuter base for nearby towns, with a mix of housing, light industry and local shops clustered around a compact town centre.
The town is famous for its long history - archaeological finds show Mesolithic activity and have led to claims it is one of Britain’s oldest continuously occupied settlements - and the Thatcham Discovery Centre interprets much of that past. Modern local life balances that heritage with nature and enterprise: the Thatcham Reedbeds (part of the Kennet floodplain) are an important wetland reserve and there is a notable automotive research presence alongside everyday community amenities.
Postcode districts covering Thatcham
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Oxford 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Basingstoke 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Bracknell 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Maidenhead 24.2 miles39 km
- Aldershot 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Farnborough 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Winchester 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Andover 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Wokingham 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Fleet 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Abingdon-on-Thames 19.2 miles30.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Thatcham Central Ward 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Thatcham North East Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Thatcham West Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Upper Bucklebury Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Bishop's Green Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Ashmore Green Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Newbury Greenham Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Newbury Clay Hill Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Greenham Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Midgham Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Cold Ash Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Thatcham
RG19 4QN, RG19 4QX, RG19 4SD, RG18 3UE, RG18 3FD, RG19 4QA, RG18 4QS, RG19 8DG, RG18 9EP … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 31.2 miles50.2 km
- London Heathrow Airport 34.8 miles56 km
- Thatcham Railway Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Newbury Racecourse Railway Station 2.3 miles3.6 km
Hotels near Thatcham Ad
- The Coat and Bear 4 3 miles4.9 km
- The Vineyard Hotel & Spa 5 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Mercure Newbury West Grange Hotel 4 1.6 miles2.5 km
- The Royal Oak, Yattendon 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Furze Bush Inn 6.3 miles10.1 km
- The Lodge 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Donnington Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- George & Dragon Country House Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Chequers Hotel 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Regency Park Hotel, Health Club & Spa 4 1.3 miles2.1 km
Schools in Thatcham
- Francis Baily Primary School Primary
- Kennet School Secondary
- Parsons Down Junior School Primary
- Spurcroft Primary School Primary
- Thatcham Park C of E Primary Primary
- Whitelands Park Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newbury Racecourse Recreation 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Aldermaston Court Estate 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Sulhampstead House Estate 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 9.1 miles14.7 km
- The Vyne Historic site 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Mortimer House Estate 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Oakley Hall Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Milestones Museum 11 miles17.6 km
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles19.1 km
- University of Reading University 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Didcot Railway Centre Museum 15 miles24.1 km
- Crowsley Park Estate 15.5 miles25 km