Thatcham North East
Ward in West Berkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.409, -1.246 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 52 68 |
| Dialling code: | 01635 (Newbury) |
Thatcham North East sits on the north‑east edge of Thatcham in West Berkshire, England, combining suburban streets with stretches of floodplain beside the River Kennet and the notable wetland of Thatcham Reed Beds. The ward benefits from good road and rail links into Newbury and Reading, making it a popular base for commuters while retaining a semi‑rural feel through its footpaths and green corridors.
Locally there’s a mix of family housing, small shops and active community groups, and the area taps into Thatcham’s long history - archaeological finds in the wider town give the ward added historic interest. The local economy is largely residential and service‑oriented, with schools, clubs and the nature reserve helping to shape a strong neighbourhood identity and attract walkers and birdwatchers.
Postcode districts covering Thatcham North East
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 11.7 miles
- Oxford 23.8 miles
- Basingstoke 12 miles
- Bracknell 21.2 miles
- Maidenhead 23.5 miles
- Aldershot 23.9 miles
- Farnborough 22.2 miles
- Winchester 24.1 miles
- Andover 17 miles
- Wokingham 17.2 miles
- Fleet 19.8 miles
- Abingdon-on-Thames 18.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Thatcham Central Ward 0.8 miles
- Thatcham Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Upper Bucklebury Built-up area 1 mile
- Thatcham West Ward 1.4 miles
- Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham Ward 1.5 miles
- Ashmore Green Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Cold Ash Built-up area 2 miles
- Midgham Parish 2 miles
- Bucklebury Parish 2.3 miles
- Newbury Clay Hill Ward 2.5 miles
- Bishop's Green Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Newbury Greenham Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Thatcham North East
RG18 4LS, RG18 4DP, RG18 4EF, RG18 4ES, RG18 3FY, RG18 3GD, RG18 3FL, RG18 3FG, RG18 4QS … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 32.1 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 34.3 miles
- Thatcham Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Newbury Racecourse Railway Station 2.8 miles
Hotels near Thatcham North East Ad
- The Coat and Bear 4 3.5 miles
- The Royal Oak, Yattendon 4 4.3 miles
- Mercure Newbury West Grange Hotel 4 1.4 miles
- The Vineyard Hotel & Spa 5 5.2 miles
- Donnington Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 3.6 miles
- The Lodge 3 2.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Reading West 4 5 miles
- The Furze Bush Inn 7 miles
- The Elephant at the Market 3 3.4 miles
- The Chequers Hotel 4 3.4 miles
Schools in Thatcham North East
- Thatcham Park C of E Primary Primary
- Whitelands Park Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newbury Racecourse Recreation 2.6 miles
- Aldermaston Court Estate 4.5 miles
- Sulhampstead House Estate 7.7 miles
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 8.9 miles
- Mortimer House Estate 9.6 miles
- The Vyne Historic site 9.8 miles
- Oakley Hall Estate 11.2 miles
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 11.4 miles
- Milestones Museum 11.4 miles
- University of Reading University 13.2 miles
- Didcot Railway Centre Museum 14.1 miles
- Crowsley Park Estate 14.7 miles