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Purley on Thames

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About

Purley on Thames sits on the eastern bank of the River Thames, bordering the larger town of Reading. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from modern developments to older properties near the water. Large stretches of open space and woodland, including the Purley Park Estate, characterise its northern parts.

A network of public footpaths follows the riverbank, connecting to the Thames Path National Trail. The local sailing club and a riverside hotel are focal points along this stretch. The area's history is tied to the river, with its name derived from the Anglo-Saxon term for a 'pear tree clearing'.

Area overview

On average Purley on Thames has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Purley on Thames is £76,706 per year. There are 4 schools in Purley on Thames: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Purley on Thames is home to around 6,731 people, with a population density of about 556.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Purley on Thames Population
6,731
Population density
556 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.75(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.85(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.46(-31%)
Other theft
2.23(-60%)
Public order
2.23(-63%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,588
82.99%
Other White
325
4.83%
Indian
163
2.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
69
1.02%
Caribbean
68
1.01%
Total population: 6,733

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,204
39.73%
Level 3 (A level)
930
16.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
762
13.74%
No qualifications
688
12.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
508
9.16%
Total 16+ residents: 5,547

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,243
45.65%
Owns with a mortgage
1,003
36.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
257
9.44%
Other social rented
131
4.81%
Other forms of private rent
53
1.95%
Total households: 2,723

Property prices in Purley on Thames

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £437,750 in Purley on Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £1,118,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Purley on Thames in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Purley on Thames over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached19£415,000
Terraced19£355,000
Detached36£635,000
Flats6£260,500

10 years median price trend in Purley on Thames

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley on Thames.

All postcodes in Purley on Thames

RG316FW

Devonshire Gardens

RG316XW

Horsecroft Way

RG88AE

Purley Rise

RG88EG

Nunhide Lane

RG316YZ

Ridgemount Close

RG88HL

Maidenhatch

RG88AS

Nursery Gardens

RG88DX

Sulham Lane

RG316YA

Theobald Drive

RG315EH

Lansdowne View

RG88AJ

Purley Rise

RG88HH

Maidenhatch

RG88HN

Maidenhatch

RG88BZ

Hornbeam Close

RG316FY

Talbot Way

RG316FL

Cranmer Close

RG88HD

Tidmarsh Lane

RG316FF

Lucey Close

RG88TF

Chiltern View

RG88RZ

Sherwood Place

RG88DA

Tidmarsh Lane

RG88ED

Sulham Lane

RG88AZ

Winston Way

RG88TE

Thames Reach

RG316UR

Apple Close

RG88DF

Allison Gardens

RG316FP

Devonshire Gardens

RG88BJ

St Marys Avenue

RG88BE

Mapledurham Drive

RG316GA

Simons Close

RG88HU

Huckleberry Close

RG88DP

Glebe Road

RG316FJ

Rosemead Avenue

RG316FA

Knowsley Road

RG88DW

Duncan Gardens

RG316XZ

Carew Close

RG88EE

Cotswold Way

RG316YD

Clairmore Gardens

RG316YW

Long Lane

RG88AD

Purley Rise

RG88BH

Wintringham Way

RG316FS

Cornwall Close

RG316FN

Hawthornes

RG315DR

Lansdowne View

RG88BN

Oak Tree Walk

RG88BS

Brading Way

RG316UB

Malyns Way

RG88EJ

Bowling Green Lane

RG316YF

Barbaras Meadow

RG88EN

Elyham

RG88DB

Lister Close

RG316GG

Sage Road

RG88HB

Tidmarsh Lane

RG88EF

Nunhide Lane

RG316YN

Long Lane

RG316YG

Long Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.