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Theale & Beenham

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About

Theale is a large village with a railway station providing direct links to Reading and London. It sits close to the M4 motorway, making it a commuter base. The village centre has a mix of shops and services around its main road. The area is characterised by several large lakes, remnants of former gravel extraction, which are now used for sailing and fishing.

Beenham is a smaller, more rural parish to the south, consisting of scattered settlements and farmland. The landscape is defined by quiet lanes and the River Kennet, which forms part of its northern boundary. The Church of St Mary in Beenham Street dates to the 12th century and sits adjacent to a historic, timber-framed farmhouse.

Area overview

On average Theale & Beenham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Theale & Beenham is £64,579 per year. There are 6 schools in Theale & Beenham: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Theale & Beenham is home to around 6,193 people, with a population density of about 223.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Theale & Beenham Population
6,193
Population density
223.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.65(0%)
Shoplifting
9.69(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.91(-32%)
Public order
6.14(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.84(-25%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,393
87.08%
Other White
297
4.8%
Indian
72
1.16%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.84%
Irish
46
0.74%
Total population: 6,193

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,779
35.25%
Level 3 (A level)
897
17.77%
No qualifications
798
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
715
14.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
490
9.71%
Total 16+ residents: 5,047

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
908
33.72%
Owns outright
713
26.48%
Other social rented
493
18.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
442
16.41%
Shared ownership
48
1.78%
Total households: 2,693

Property prices in Theale & Beenham

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £382,260 in Theale & Beenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,135,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Theale & Beenham 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 Theale & Beenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£632,500
Flats17£242,000
Semi-Detached31£400,000
Terraced15£350,000

10 years median price trend in Theale & Beenham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Theale & Beenham.

Data Sources

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