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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