RG19 postcode: what it's like to live there
The RG19 district covers Thatcham, Kingsclere, Newbury. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 8 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in RG19
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from RG19 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Reading: 51 min by train, door to door
- London Paddington: 85 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in RG19
- Ashford Hill Primary School · RG19 8BB · Report card 2025: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 10% in England
- Francis Baily Primary School · RG19 4GG · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 18% in England
- Parsons Down Infant School · RG19 3SR · Remains Good (2024)
- Parsons Down Junior School · RG19 3SR · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 9% in England
- Spurcroft Primary School · RG19 3XX · Good (2022) · Bottom 10% in England
Secondary schools in RG19
- Kennet School · RG19 4LL · Good (2024) · Top 41% in England
Fee-paying schools in RG19
- Cheam School · RG19 8LD · Inspected by ISI
- The Grange School · RG19 3PN · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in RG19
- Ollie's Therapy Centre and Nursery · RG19 3RR
- Swings & Smiles · RG19 3RR
- Audlen House Day Nursery · RG19 4QH
- Little Me Day Nursery · RG19 4QB · Good (Ofsted)
- Thatcham Pre-School · RG19 4YA · Good (Ofsted)
- 4 Kingdoms Adventure Farm Holiday Club · RG19 8JY
- Jiminy Crickets Pre-School · RG19 8BE · Good (Ofsted)
- Dingley's Promise West Berkshire · RG19 3XX
- Woodlands Day Nursery · RG19 6HW · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in RG19
- Burdwood Surgery · RG19 4YF
Neighbourhoods in RG19
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of RG19 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcham South East & Bradfield | 24% | £475k | Low | 21 min |
| Thatcham West | 18% | £350k | Very low | 10 min |
| Thatcham North East | 16% | £376k | Very low | 11 min |
| Kingsclere & Heath End | 14% | £461k | Low | 20 min |
| Thatcham Town | 12% | £335k | Average | 6 min |
| Newbury Central & Greenham | 11% | £280k | Very high | 10 min |
| Kennet Island & Green Park | 4% | £375k | High | 14 min |
Questions
Where is the RG19 postcode?
RG19 covers 8 neighbourhoods in Thatcham, Kingsclere, Newbury, with 493 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in RG19?
The typical home price across RG19's neighbourhoods is £376k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in RG19?
5 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a RG19 postcode, plus 2 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from RG19?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Reading 51 minutes; London Paddington 85 minutes.