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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, about 64% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 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

Median price£443,750
Price per sq ft£436
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£365K – £591K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £443,750 (about £436 per square foot) in Purley on Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £910,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Purley on Thames over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£585,000£429
Semi-Detached16£415,000£436
Terraced18£359,500£448
Flats5£200,000£422

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Purley on Thames

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley on Thames.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£544,500£237,500£317,500£454,500
2017£560,000£220,000£367,500£376,000
2018£575,000£231,250£350,000£295,000
2019£529,398£208,000£336,000£295,000
2020£570,000£250,000£337,500£332,000
2021£572,500£250,000£445,000£320,000
2022£723,750£240,000£425,000£357,750
2023£662,500£246,250£425,000£360,000
2024£610,000£265,000£395,000£372,500
2025£630,000£246,000£415,000£364,000
2026£613,500£275,000£344,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purley on Thames.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Purley on Thames.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£354£372£409£396
2017£368£379£382£343
2018£373£368£374£365
2019£341£413£374£417
2020£374£378£370£380
2021£394£364£391£378
2022£433£382£441£463
2023£427£409£443£436
2024£408£417£425£445
2025£450£426£425£444
2026£402£290£439
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Purley on Thames.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.