Thatcham Central
Ward in West Berkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.399, -1.255 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 51 66 |
| Dialling code: | 01635 (Newbury) |
Thatcham Central sits at the heart of Thatcham in West Berkshire, taking in the town centre, riverside and surrounding residential streets. The ward benefits from the gentle presence of the River Kennet and nearby nature sites such as the Thatcham Reedbeds, which give it a mix of town and green space and make it attractive for families and walkers while helping with flood relief and wildlife conservation.
Locally the area combines a historic core - Thatcham is among the oldest recorded settlements in Britain - with post‑war suburban development, a compact high street of shops and pubs, community facilities and good rail connections towards Reading and London. It’s a community‑minded ward with active volunteers, sports clubs and environmental groups, and a local economy shaped by small retail, services and commuter links to larger employment centres.
Postcode districts covering Thatcham Central
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 12.2 miles
- Oxford 24.5 miles
- Basingstoke 11.6 miles
- Bracknell 21.6 miles
- Maidenhead 24.2 miles
- Aldershot 23.9 miles
- Farnborough 22.3 miles
- Winchester 23.3 miles
- Andover 16.2 miles
- Wokingham 17.6 miles
- Fleet 19.8 miles
- Abingdon-on-Thames 19 miles
Neighbouring places
- Thatcham Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Thatcham North East Ward 0.8 miles
- Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham Ward 0.8 miles
- Thatcham West Ward 1.1 miles
- Upper Bucklebury Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Ashmore Green Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Bishop's Green Built-up area 2 miles
- Newbury Greenham Ward 2.1 miles
- Newbury Clay Hill Ward 2.2 miles
- Midgham Parish 2.3 miles
- Greenham Parish 2.4 miles
- Cold Ash Built-up area 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Thatcham Central
RG19 3SQ, RG19 4RW, RG19 3XJ, RG19 4JF, RG19 3FY, RG19 4LS, RG19 3XL, RG19 3JG, RG19 3LE … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 31.3 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 34.8 miles
- Thatcham Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Newbury Racecourse Railway Station 2.3 miles
Hotels near Thatcham Central Ad
- The Coat and Bear 4 3 miles
- Mercure Newbury West Grange Hotel 4 1.6 miles
- The Vineyard Hotel & Spa 5 4.8 miles
- The Royal Oak, Yattendon 4 5.2 miles
- The Lodge 3 2.3 miles
- The Furze Bush Inn 6.4 miles
- Donnington Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 3.6 miles
- The Elephant at the Market 3 2.9 miles
- George & Dragon Country House Hotel 4 5.8 miles
- The Chequers Hotel 4 3.1 miles
Schools in Thatcham Central
- Spurcroft Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newbury Racecourse Recreation 2 miles
- Aldermaston Court Estate 4.7 miles
- Sulhampstead House Estate 8.2 miles
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 9.1 miles
- The Vyne Historic site 9.6 miles
- Mortimer House Estate 9.8 miles
- Oakley Hall Estate 10.6 miles
- Milestones Museum 11 miles
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles
- University of Reading University 13.7 miles
- Didcot Railway Centre Museum 14.9 miles
- Crowsley Park Estate 15.5 miles