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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
13.97(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.95(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.9(-24%)
Other theft
2.82(-49%)
Public order
2.67(-56%)
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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 in Purley on Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 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
Detached28£650,000
Flats4£258,000
Semi-Detached20£387,500
Terraced15£355,000

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

RG88AG

Church Mews

RG88DR

Beech Road

RG316FP

Devonshire Gardens

RG316UR

Apple Close

RG88DT

Sulham Lane

RG88ER

Manor Farm Lane

RG88HA

Tidmarsh Lane

RG316FR

Warley Rise

RG316UA

Denefield Gardens

RG88BZ

Hornbeam Close

RG88ES

The Street

RG88EA

Sulham Lane

RG316TP

Roebuck Rise

RG316YG

Long Lane

RG88EX

Manor Farm Lane

RG88AQ

Waterside Drive

RG88BT

Park Walk

RG88EN

Elyham

RG88HE

Tidmarsh Lane

RG316FS

Cornwall Close

RG88AZ

Winston Way

RG88BN

Oak Tree Walk

RG88BU

Chestnut Grove

RG88DH

Purley Rise

RG88AT

Purley Lane

RG88BL

Colyton Way

RG315BP

Stoneham Park

RG316YJ

Long Lane

RG88TQ

St Marys Avenue

RG88DN

Westbury Lane

RG88EY

Manor Farm Lane

RG88HR

Hazel Road

RG315DU

Lansdowne View

RG316FU

Wyre Court

RG88AP

Belleisle

RG88HN

Maidenhatch

RG88AF

Purley Village

RG88DS

Beech Road

RG316FL

Cranmer Close

RG316FJ

Rosemead Avenue

RG316FA

Knowsley Road

RG88RZ

Sherwood Place

RG88DB

Lister Close

RG88EJ

Bowling Green Lane

RG316XW

Horsecroft Way

RG315DR

Lansdowne View

RG316GQ

Myrtle Close

RG88DP

Glebe Road

RG316FQ

Laytom Rise

RG316YZ

Ridgemount Close

RG88AE

Purley Rise

RG316FD

Condor Close

RG316GA

Simons Close

RG88EB

Mill Lane

RG316AG

Powley Place

RG315EH

Lansdowne View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.