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Purley on Thames

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About

Purley on Thames is a village in West Berkshire, located along the River Thames. The area is known for its mix of residential properties, ranging from period homes to modern developments. It offers easy access to the river, with walking paths and green spaces like Purley Park providing outdoor recreation. The village has a local primary school and a few small businesses, catering to daily needs.

Transport links are convenient, with Purley on Thames railway station connecting to Reading and Pangbourne. The M4 motorway is nearby, offering routes to London and Bristol. The village maintains a quiet, suburban feel while being close to larger towns for shopping and amenities. The riverfront location adds to its appeal, attracting those who enjoy waterside activities and scenic views.

Area overview

On average Purley on Thames has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 38 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 of residents in Purley on Thames is £65,400 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).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Purley on Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £1,118,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£627,500
Flats6£272,500
Semi-Detached26£415,000
Terraced14£364,500

10 years price trend in Purley on Thames

All postcodes in Purley on Thames

RG316FP

Cornwall Close

RG316UR

Apple Close

RG88DT

Sulham Lane

RG88ER

Manor Farm Lane

RG88HA

Tidmarsh Lane

RG316FR

Brierley Place

RG316UA

Denefield Gardens

RG88BZ

Hornbeam Close

RG88ES

Strachey Close

RG316TP

Oxford Road

RG316YG

Long Lane

RG88EA

Mill Lane

RG88EX

Manor Farm Lane

RG316FS

Cornwall Close

RG88AZ

Purley Lane

RG88AQ

Brading Way

RG88BN

Colyton Way

RG88BT

Park Walk

RG88BU

Chestnut Grove

RG88DH

Purley Rise

RG88EN

Elyham

RG88HE

Tidmarsh Lane

RG315BP

Long Lane

RG316YJ

Clarendon Rise

RG88AT

Purley Lane

RG88BL

Brading Way

RG88ET

Belleisle

RG88TQ

Chiltern View

RG315DU

Purley on Thames

RG88DN

Westbury Lane

RG88BW

Beech Road

RG88EY

Manor Farm Lane

RG88HR

Hazel Road

RG316FU

Wyre Court

RG88AP

Belleisle

RG88HN

Purley on Thames

RG88AF

Purley Village

RG88DS

Beech Road

RG88HJ

Purley on Thames

RG316FA

Knowsley Road

RG316FJ

Knowsley Road

RG316FL

Cranmer Close

RG88DB

Lister Close

RG88EJ

Bowling Green Lane

RG88RZ

Sherwood Place

RG315DR

Long Lane

RG316GQ

Myrtle Close

RG316XW

Horsecroft Way

RG88DP

Glebe Road

RG316FD

Condor Close

RG316FQ

Laytom Rise

RG316GA

Knowsley Road

RG316YZ

Long Lane

RG88AE

Glebe Road

RG316AG

Oxford Road

RG88EB

Mill Lane
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.