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Tilehurst Birch Copse

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About

Tilehurst Birch Copse is a residential ward situated in the northwest of the town of Reading, within West Berkshire. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and some older properties, with streets arranged in a largely grid-like pattern. It is bordered by the A329 to the north and the A4 Bath Road to the south, providing direct transport links. Local amenities are focused around the Norcot Road area, serving the community's daily needs.

The ward includes the open grassland of Clayfield Copse, a local nature reserve with wooded areas and footpaths. This space provides a contrast to the built environment and is used for recreation. Proximity to the River Kennet and the Kennet and Avon Canal is a feature of the southern boundary. The area is primarily residential, with several schools serving the local population, including The Willink School.

Area overview

On average Tilehurst Birch Copse has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tilehurst Birch Copse is £69,438 per year. There are 6 schools in Tilehurst Birch Copse: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Tilehurst Birch Copse is home to around 7,864 people, with a population density of about 2,352.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tilehurst Birch Copse Population
7,864
Population density
2,352.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.46(-38%)
Shoplifting
15.9(+98%)
Public order
6.49(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.96(-57%)
Other theft
4.96(-11%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,430
81.79%
Other White
320
4.07%
Indian
192
2.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
131
1.67%
Caribbean
95
1.21%
Total population: 7,862

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,774
27.8%
No qualifications
1,147
17.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,052
16.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
990
15.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
789
12.36%
Total 16+ residents: 6,381

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,446
45.69%
Owns with a mortgage
1,075
33.97%
Other social rented
301
9.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
267
8.44%
Other forms of private rent
40
1.26%
Total households: 3,165

Property prices in Tilehurst Birch Copse

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Tilehurst Birch Copse area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £1,240,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tilehurst Birch Copse 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 Tilehurst Birch Copse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£572,500
Flats11£235,000
Semi-Detached42£420,000
Terraced14£392,500

10 years median price trend in Tilehurst Birch Copse

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tilehurst Birch Copse.

All postcodes in Tilehurst Birch Copse

RG315HZ

Hildens Drive

RG314ET

Mead Close

RG314SA

City Road

RG314XR

Empress Road

RG314RQ

Yew Tree Rise

RG314YA

Fern Walk

RG304QB

Fairway Avenue

RG314TL

Seventh Avenue

RG314XN

Oliver Drive

RG314ZD

Chaffinch Close

RG314YZ

Lilac Walk

RG304PY

Heathfield Avenue

RG315HX

Hildens Drive

RG315JT

Longworth Avenue

RG315TZ

Little Heath Road

RG315XU

Snowden Drive

RG314ES

Harvest Close

RG314EY

Cowslip Close

RG314XQ

Gatcombe Close

RG315LS

Warborough Avenue

RG314ER

Boundary Close

RG314SL

City Road

RG314XB

Marlborough Way

RG314XH

Vanlore Way

RG315LL

Warborough Avenue

RG315HR

Hildens Drive

RG315HW

Hildens Drive

RG315JL

Highbury Road

RG304PP

Maple Drive

RG314RD

Cranbourne Avenue

RG314TA

Curlew Drive

RG315NB

Warborough Avenue

RG315XT

Stratford Way

RG317QD

Bath Road

RG317SD

Pincents Kiln

RG314TF

Lapwing Close

RG314US

Sovereign Way

RG315SD

City Road

RG314QR

Birkhall Close

RG314QS

St Birinus Road

RG314RJ

Poppy Way

RG314SW

Robin Way

RG314TE

Third Avenue

RG314SZ

City Road

RG315LH

Compton Avenue

RG314EH

Langley Hill

RG314TB

First Avenue

RG315TY

Little Heath Road

RG315UH

The Birchwoods

RG314UT

Royal Avenue

RG314RA

Halpin Close

RG314TD

Main Avenue

RG315LP

Eastbury Avenue

RG315QD

Pennine Close

RG315XY

The Fells

RG314SG

Nabbs Hill Close

RG314UQ

Pincents Lane

RG314ZS

Broom Close

RG315NE

Hampshire Walk

RG314RB

Sandown Avenue

RG314SQ

Withy Close

RG315EA

Childrey Way

RG314EP

Alder Drive

RG315HG

Lovatt Close

RG314EE

Langley Hill

RG314SX

Partridge Drive

RG315LJ

Ashbury Drive

RG314XE

High View

RG314TH

Fifth Avenue

RG315HL

Blewbury Drive

RG314ZQ

Warbler Close

RG314AB

Voller Drive

RG315JY

Longworth Avenue

RG315NH

Collingwood Walk

RG315NQ

Woodbridge Road

RG314RL

Acorn Walk

RG315DY

Laurel Drive

RG315UD

Beals Lane

RG314UU

Clarence Way

RG314UP

Royal Avenue

RG314XD

High View

RG315NF

Wiltshire Walk

RG314YY

Fern Close

RG314TN

Eighth Avenue

RG314EX

Ashwood Close

RG314TS

Fifth Avenue

RG314UX

Glamis Way

RG314XG

Curtis Road

RG314QX

Langley Hill

RG314RE

Mayfield Avenue

RG315NA

Warborough Avenue

RG314SR

Linnet Close

RG315TX

Little Heath Road

RG315UB

Sulham Hill

RG314SE

Voller Drive

RG314XL

Garston Crescent

RG315HU

Hildens Drive

RG317QN

Old Bath Road

RG314QZ

Hugh Fraser Drive

RG315JU

Longworth Avenue

Data Sources

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