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About

Theale ward encompasses a compact area centered around the village of Theale, situated along the A4 corridor. The landscape is largely defined by flat, open ground with significant areas of floodplain from the River Kennet. Residential development is concentrated, with housing estates extending from the historic village core. The ward includes notable commercial and industrial sites, including a large retail park and distribution centers, which are major local employers. The presence of the Kennet and Avon Canal and several lakes adds distinct water features to the local geography.

A key aspect of the area is its transport links, with the M4 motorway running along its northern boundary and Theale railway station providing direct services to Reading and Newbury. Large tracts of land are occupied by Theale Lakes and the gravel pits, which have become habitats for wildlife. The area contains a mix of older housing near the village center and more modern developments, alongside the substantial industrial and logistics facilities that characterise its eastern sections.

Area overview

On average Theale has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Theale is £64,579 per year. The median sale price in Theale is £343,750 (around £454 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £252,031 and £407,500. There are 2 schools in Theale: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Theale is home to around 3,053 people, with a population density of about 839.1 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Theale Population
3,053
Population density
839.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.38(+12%)
Shoplifting
15.39(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.19(-33%)
Public order
7.53(+24%)
Other theft
4.59(-18%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,601
85.19%
Other White
154
5.04%
Indian
51
1.67%
Chinese
34
1.11%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
31
1.02%
Total population: 3,053

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
822
32.58%
Level 3 (A level)
450
17.84%
No qualifications
440
17.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
369
14.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
258
10.23%
Total 16+ residents: 2,523

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
455
32.59%
Owns outright
365
26.15%
Other social rented
285
20.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
233
16.69%
Shared ownership
21
1.5%
Total households: 1,396

Property prices in Theale

Median price: £343,750
Price per sq ft: £454
Sales (last 12 months): 46
Typical range (middle 50%): £252K – £408K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £343,750 (about £454 per square foot) in Theale area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Theale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£437,500£400
Semi-Detached15£383,000£511
Terraced14£338,750£422
Flats13£218,000£443

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Theale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Theale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£454,500£173,250£348,500£306,000
2017£440,000£238,500£345,500£287,750
2018£525,000£184,250£335,000£290,000
2019£440,000£185,500£327,000£285,000
2020£420,000£201,500£377,500£298,000
2021£427,500£200,000£336,280£300,000
2022£513,750£202,500£377,500£325,000
2023£642,000£247,000£414,000£320,000
2024£600,000£250,000£395,000£330,000
2025£537,500£240,000£410,000£345,000
2026£465,000£214,750£383,000£320,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Theale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Theale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£328£332£411£358
2017£392£360£378£411
2018£419£400£381£394
2019£341£403£349£392
2020£395£387£395£402
2021£425£431£399£378
2022£498£409£389£409
2023£435£375£495£405
2024£452£432£428£404
2025£410£424£488£425
2026£400£470£508£411
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Theale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Theale in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Berkshire district.

Band A£1,670
Band B£1,949
Band C£2,227
Band D£2,505
Band E£3,062
Band F£3,619
Band G£4,176
Band H£5,011

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Theale ward.

Local councillors

Alan Macro

Theale - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Theale

Is Theale safe?

Theale records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Theale?

The median sale price in Theale is £343,750 (about £454 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Theale?

Theale has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Theale?

Theale scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Theale sits around rank 24,515 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Theale?

The average household income in Theale is around £64,579 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Theale?

Theale is represented by 1 elected councillor: Alan Macro (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Theale

RG74AH

Arrowhead Road

RG74XE

Brunel Road

RG75AE

Rotherfield Close

RG75AJ

Brewery Court

RG75DG

Meadow Way

RG75AQ

Bath Road

RG74TY

Theale

RG75DW

St Ives Close

RG75BD

Blossom Lane

RG75GF

Theale

RG75BN

The Orchard

RG75HQ

Theale

RG75FP

Cumber Place

RG75DJ

Cavalier Close

RG75GA

Theale

RG75DF

Chestnut Close

RG75BP

The Courtyard

RG75AH

High Street

RG75NZ

Theale

RG75AL

High Street

RG74SW

Waterside Drive

RG75QR

Woodfield Way

RG75JG

The Green

RG75BE

Blossom Lane

RG75BQ

Crown Lane

RG75EQ

Mulberry Way

RG75HB

Cumber Place

RG75BU

Church Street

RG75AN

High Street

RG75DD

Meadow Way

RG75QW

Morton Place

RG75BB

Blossom Lane

RG75BZ

Church Street

RG74AR

Station Road

RG75HH

Wigmore Lane

RG74PD

Station Road

RG75GB

Theale

RG75QL

Whitehart Close

RG75GD

Theale

RG75AD

Swallowfield Gardens

RG75QP

Worsley Place

RG75LF

Theale

RG75DQ

Meadow Way

RG75FB

Church Street

RG75GZ

Theale

RG75BJ

Bath Road

RG75HG

Bath Road

RG75BW

North Walk

RG75AG

High Street

RG75DE

Meadow Way

RG75DA

Church Street

RG75AY

Blossom Avenue

RG75AX

Play Platt

RG75GQ

Theale

RG74SA

Bath Road

RG75BX

Church Street

RG75GS

Theale

RG74AD

Arrowhead Road

RG75GJ

Theale

RG75AS

Englefield Road

RG75GG

Theale

RG74AG

Station Road

RG74PN

Station Road

RG75DN

Volunteer Road

RG75EW

Myton Walk

RG75AT

Cloister Mews

RG75AF

Alderfield Close

RG74BQ

Brunel Road

RG75JH

Station Road

RG75FF

James Butcher Drive

RG75BS

Kathleen Sanders Court

RG75QN

Ellerton Close

RG74PF

Exeter Way

RG75EF

Muswell Close

RG75FX

Crown Lane

RG74AX

Meadow Way

RG75FH

Fletcher Court

RG75DR

The Green

RG75BF

Church Street Mews

RG75BT

Church Street

RG74AB

Commerce Park

RG75AR

High Street

RG75JZ

Angel Court

RG75BA

The Crescent

RG75GH

Theale

RG74AE

Theale

RG75DB

Lambfields

RG74AU

Meadow Way

RG75FJ

Englefield Road

RG74AQ

Brunel Road

RG75AW

High Street

RG75AA

Spring Gardens

RG75BG

Crown Lane

RG75GR

Theale

RG75FW

High Street

RG74AS

Arrowhead Road

RG75AU

Play Platt

RG74AA

Station Road

RG75DH

Blatchs Close

RG75DP

St Ives Close