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About

Thames ward covers a central portion of Reading, stretching from the River Kennet in the north down to the main railway line. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern apartment developments closer to the town centre. Its streets are a mix of quiet neighbourhoods and busier arterial roads leading into the core commercial district.

The ward is defined by key transport routes, including the Great Western Main Line and the IDR inner distribution road. A notable local feature is the extensive network of allotment gardens off Rose Kiln Lane, providing green space within the urban setting. Reading Station, one of the UK's major transport hubs, lies just outside the ward's northern boundary, influencing the area's connectivity and character.

Area overview

On average Thames has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 436 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Thames is £61,140 per year. There are 4 schools in Thames: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Thames is home to around 7,808 people, with a population density of about 3,178.9 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

436

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Thames Population

7,808

Population density

3,178.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

180.84(+473%)

Shoplifting

80.43(+903%)

Other theft

55.33(+892%)

Public order

53.79(+780%)

Anti-social behaviour

44.06(+280%)

South East average

Demographics

British

3,533

45.27%

Other White

1,124

14.4%

Indian

877

11.24%

African

386

4.95%

Pakistani

308

3.95%

Total population: 7,804

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,700

56.51%

Level 3 (A level)

774

11.82%

No qualifications

734

11.21%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

534

8.16%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

455

6.95%

Total 16+ residents: 6,547

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,436

40.74%

Owns with a mortgage

787

22.33%

Owns outright

525

14.89%

Social rents from council

351

9.96%

Other social rented

304

8.62%

Total households: 3,525

Property prices in Thames

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £356,250 in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £590,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Thames over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	40	£275,000	£173,500	£232,000	£305,000	£415,350
Semi-Detached	8	£505,000	£351,075	£363,875	£547,500	£588,250
Terraced	48	£391,250	£255,625	£348,750	£421,250	£538,800

10 years median price trend in Thames

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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