Crookham Common, Thatcham, RG19 8BP

Crookham Common is situated within the market town of Thatcham, a civil parish in West Berkshire, England. Thatcham lies in the valley of the River Kennet, approximately 3 miles east of Newbury, 14 miles west of Reading and 54 miles west of London. The town has a long history, with claims to being the oldest continuously inhabited place in Great Britain, and had a population of 25,464 in 2021. It forms part of a built‑up area with neighbouring Newbury that exceeds 70,000 residents. Thatcham is located on the historic A4 Bath Road, the main route between London and Bristol, providing a transport link to larger urban centres while retaining a rural character.