Sowerby Street, Thatcham
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG18 3GT.
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At a glance
39 property sales on Sowerby Street, Thatcham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 23 Oct 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £510,774. Average sale prices rose from £464,947 in 2019 to £512,250 in 2025 (+10%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 85% detached, 15% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Sowerby Street range from £320,000 to £684,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Sowerby Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Sowerby Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 41 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £510,774 | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 6 | £326,750 | 30 Apr 2025 |
Sold prices on Sowerby Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 23 Oct 2025 | £684,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 30 Apr 2025 | £340,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 11 Apr 2023 | £455,050 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 26 Jul 2021 | £620,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 30 Nov 2020 | £490,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 37, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 23 Nov 2020 | £580,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 35, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 20 Nov 2020 | £560,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 39, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 28 Oct 2020 | £565,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 44, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 28 Aug 2020 | £490,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 31 Jul 2020 | £325,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 46, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 28 Jul 2020 | £283,081 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 4, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 26 Jun 2020 | £515,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 33, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 31 Mar 2020 | £417,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 31, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 27 Mar 2020 | £550,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 13 Mar 2020 | £605,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 28 Feb 2020 | £582,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 23, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 28 Feb 2020 | £550,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 28 Feb 2020 | £585,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 28 Feb 2020 | £327,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 29, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 28 Feb 2020 | £325,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 30, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 28 Feb 2020 | £415,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 26, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 20 Dec 2019 | £470,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 28, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 20 Dec 2019 | £470,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 22, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 19 Dec 2019 | £560,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 24, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 19 Dec 2019 | £475,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 11 Dec 2019 | £480,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 29 Nov 2019 | £322,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 28 Nov 2019 | £470,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 31 Oct 2019 | £482,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 31 Oct 2019 | £374,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 30 Oct 2019 | £320,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 27 Sep 2019 | £320,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 31 Jul 2019 | £535,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 31 Jul 2019 | £385,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 28 Jun 2019 | £540,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 28 Jun 2019 | £580,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 28 Jun 2019 | £450,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 27 Jun 2019 | £480,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 27 Jun 2019 | £550,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 26 Jun 2019 | £570,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Sowerby Street RG18 3GT | 10 Aug 2018 | £4,200,000 | Other | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Sowerby Street | £570,000 (Jun 2019) → £684,000 (Oct 2025) | +20% over 6 yrs |
| 18, Sowerby Street | £322,500 (Nov 2019) → £340,500 (Apr 2025) | +6% over 5 yrs |
| 14, Sowerby Street | £374,000 (Oct 2019) → £455,050 (Apr 2023) | +22% over 3 yrs |
| 7, Sowerby Street | £580,000 (Jun 2019) → £620,000 (Jul 2021) | +7% over 2 yrs |
| 2, Sowerby Street | £4,200,000 (Aug 2018) → £490,000 (Nov 2020) | -88% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Sowerby Street
Crime
68 crimes were reported within about a mile of Sowerby Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Sowerby Street is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Flood alert area
- River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury Flood alert area
- River Kennet for Thatcham and Colthrop Flood warning area
- River Enborne and Foudry Brook Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Sowerby Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitelands Park Primary School 372 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Parsons Down Infant School 88 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Parsons Down Junior School 139 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery 239 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Engaging Potential 14 pupils | Other independent special school | 13–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Thatcham Park CofE Primary 399 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| The Grange School 40 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School 195 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Newbury Racecourse station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
- Thatcham station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
- Newbury station 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Westfield Road west (opp, Gordon Road) 3 min walk
- Westfield Road west (adj, Henwick Lane) 4 min walk
- Westfield Road west (opp 72, Westfield Road) 4 min walk
- Baily Avenue (opp, Westfield Road) 7 min walk
GP surgeries
- Thatcham Health Centre
Bath Road, Thatcham · 0.9 mi - Burdwood Surgery
Wheelers Green Way, Thatcham · 1.9 mi - Strawberry Hill Medical Centre
Strawberry Hill Med.ctr, Old Bath Road, Newbury · 2.1 mi - Eastfield House Surgery
6 St. Johns Road, Newbury · 2.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Thatcham Express · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Thatcham · 1.1 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Thatcham 54 The Broadway · 1.2 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Thatcham · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Halo Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Halo Direct · 1.2 mi
- Thatcham Pharmacy · 1.7 mi
Dentists
- Da Clinics Ltd · 0.6 mi
- Community Dental Clinic · 0.6 mi
- Cedar Dental Care · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 69.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 791 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,960 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 92% |
Share of homes across West Berkshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Sowerby Street
Ethnic group
| Here | West Berkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 91.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.1% | 3.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | West Berkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 41.1% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 49.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | West Berkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 88% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.1% | 12% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Berkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26% | 37% |
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 14.1% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.4% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.2% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.4% | 9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | West Berkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 51% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Berkshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 36.7% | 38.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36.7% | 35.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14.7% | 14.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.9% | 12.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of West Berkshire.
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