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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 43 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
43
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

Shoplifting
17.93(+125%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.55(-45%)
Public order
7.25(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.21(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.09(-59%)
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 97 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
Detached21£585,000
Flats15£210,000
Semi-Detached48£419,000
Terraced13£400,000

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

RG317SA

Bath Road

RG315NA

Warborough Avenue

RG314XP

Conway Road

RG315UE

Kiln Lane

RG314EH

Langley Hill

RG314ES

Harvest Close

RG315JU

Longworth Avenue

RG315TZ

Little Heath Road

RG314XN

Oliver Drive

RG314XR

Empress Road

RG314SU

Starlings Drive

RG304PT

Halls Road

RG314RA

Halpin Close

RG315JL

Highbury Road

RG314ZQ

Warbler Close

RG314TT

Pincents Lane

RG314XL

Garston Crescent

RG314EP

Alder Drive

RG315XX

Mendip Drive

RG314RJ

Poppy Way

RG315JT

Longworth Avenue

RG315HY

Hildens Drive

RG315LL

Warborough Avenue

RG314ER

Boundary Close

RG314SQ

Withy Close

RG314ZD

Chaffinch Close

RG314XH

Vanlore Way

RG314YA

Fern Walk

RG314UU

Clarence Way

RG314AB

Voller Drive

RG315HP

Wellfield Close

RG317SG

Bath Road

RG314SJ

Magpie Way

RG315LE

Warborough Avenue

RG315LD

Warborough Avenue

RG304QB

Fairway Avenue

RG314TH

Fifth Avenue

RG314XJ

Garston Crescent

RG304QD

Halls Road

RG304PY

Heathfield Avenue

RG315LN

Wittenham Avenue

RG315LX

Warborough Avenue

RG314SN

Swallow Close

RG314XD

High View

RG314ST

Starlings Drive

RG315LJ

Ashbury Drive

RG314EN

Firs Road

RG315HB

City Road

RG315LR

Warborough Avenue

RG314RQ

Yew Tree Rise

RG314SP

Bitterne Avenue

RG314EE

Langley Hill

RG315TQ

Little Heath Road

RG315UA

Little Heath Road

RG315NE

Hampshire Walk

RG314EL

Firs Road

RG314ET

Mead Close

RG315UH

The Birchwoods

RG315SB

City Road

RG304NT

The Meadway

RG315JS

Aston Avenue

RG315HS

Foxcombe Drive

RG314EU

Farm Drive

RG314TB

First Avenue

RG314TS

Fifth Avenue

RG314YY

Fern Close

RG315LH

Compton Avenue

RG314SR

Linnet Close

RG315LT

Warborough Avenue

RG315NG

Somerset Walk

RG317QD

Bath Road

RG314RD

Cranbourne Avenue

RG304PP

Maple Drive

RG315SD

City Road

RG315HL

Blewbury Drive

RG314QL

Old Bath Road

RG314EJ

Langley Hill Close

RG314XQ

Gatcombe Close

RG314SX

Partridge Drive

RG314XB

Marlborough Way

RG315UB

Sulham Hill

RG314TF

Lapwing Close

RG314HQ

Barley Walk

RG304QA

Fairway Avenue

RG315HN

Hildens Drive

RG315AQ

Brian Dowding Court

RG315HZ

Hildens Drive

RG315NQ

Woodbridge Road

RG314TA

Curlew Drive

RG315HW

Hildens Drive

RG314EX

Ashwood Close

RG315TY

Little Heath Road

RG314SZ

City Road

RG314TE

Third Avenue

RG314TR

Tenth Avenue

RG317SD

Pincents Kiln

RG315HJ

Blewbury Drive

RG315LF

Warborough Avenue

RG314UR

Royal Avenue

RG314US

Sovereign Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.