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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

RG314SL

City Road

RG315ND

Rutherford Walk

RG314RL

Acorn Walk

RG317QN

Old Bath Road

RG315QD

Pennine Close

RG314SY

Greenfinch Close

RG315LW

Avington Close

RG314SS

Starlings Drive

RG315DE

Chapel Hill

RG314EY

Cowslip Close

RG304QZ

Fairway Avenue

RG315DY

Laurel Drive

RG314QZ

Hugh Fraser Drive

RG314TL

Seventh Avenue

RG315HH

Hildens Drive

RG314QR

Birkhall Close

RG315XT

Stratford Way

RG314YZ

Lilac Walk

RG315LS

Warborough Avenue

RG314TJ

Eighth Avenue

RG314QT

Mey Close

RG314XA

Sandringham Way

RG315JX

Longworth Avenue

RG314RE

Mayfield Avenue

RG315LA

Warborough Avenue

RG314SE

Voller Drive

RG314UH

Pincents Lane

RG315JY

Longworth Avenue

RG314QS

St Birinus Road

RG315NB

Warborough Avenue

RG315EA

Childrey Way

RG314TD

Main Avenue

RG314TP

Ninth Avenue

RG315HU

Hildens Drive

RG315LQ

Warborough Avenue

RG314ZS

Broom Close

RG317SE

Pincents Lane

RG314QX

Langley Hill

RG314UY

Windsor Way

RG314UP

Royal Avenue

RG314XG

Curtis Road

RG314EF

Langley Hill

RG315XY

The Fells

RG315NH

Collingwood Walk

RG315UD

Beals Lane

RG314UQ

Pincents Lane

RG315LG

Warborough Avenue

RG315TX

Little Heath Road

RG314UT

Royal Avenue

RG314ZG

Goldcrest Way

RG314RH

Fuchsia Close

RG315HX

Hildens Drive

RG315LP

Eastbury Avenue

RG315HR

Hildens Drive

RG314SF

Blagrave Rise

RG314SW

Robin Way

RG314AA

Old Bath Road

RG314TN

Eighth Avenue

RG304NU

The Meadway

RG314RG

Bay Tree Rise

RG315LB

Warborough Avenue

RG315HG

Lovatt Close

RG315NF

Wiltshire Walk

RG314UX

Glamis Way

RG314TG

Fourth Avenue

RG314XE

High View

RG314RB

Sandown Avenue

RG314SA

City Road

RG315XU

Snowden Drive

RG315HT

Foxcombe Drive

RG314SG

Nabbs Hill Close

RG315NJ

Barton Road

RG314TU

Pincents Lane

Data Sources

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