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Tilehurst South & Holybrook

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About

Tilehurst South & Holybrook ward encompasses residential neighbourhoods to the south of the main Reading Road, characterised by post-war housing estates and some older terraced properties. The area is primarily residential, with local shopping parades providing essential services. It is bordered by the railway line to the north and the M4 motorway to the south, creating a distinct, contained community.

The ward is defined by the Holy Brook, a historic artificial watercourse that flows through its eastern section towards Theale. This waterway gives the area its name and shapes the local landscape, with green corridors following its path. Recreation is provided by several parks and the large playing fields of Little Heath School, serving as focal points within the suburban setting.

Area overview

On average Tilehurst South & Holybrook has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tilehurst South & Holybrook is £68,034 per year. There are 1 schools in Tilehurst South & Holybrook: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Tilehurst South & Holybrook is home to around 7,400 people, with a population density of about 2,544.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tilehurst South & Holybrook Population
7,400
Population density
2,544.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.43(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.73(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.22(-3%)
Public order
4.86(-20%)
Other theft
4.05(-27%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,443
73.53%
Other White
383
5.17%
Indian
362
4.89%
African
192
2.59%
Pakistani
183
2.47%
Total population: 7,402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,046
33.77%
Level 3 (A level)
1,054
17.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
916
15.12%
No qualifications
846
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
702
11.59%
Total 16+ residents: 6,058

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,171
38.18%
Owns outright
1,099
35.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
397
12.94%
Other social rented
320
10.43%
Other forms of private rent
41
1.34%
Total households: 3,067

Property prices in Tilehurst South & Holybrook

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Tilehurst South & Holybrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £152,000 up to £1,535,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tilehurst South & Holybrook 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 South & Holybrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£537,500
Flats2£200,000
Semi-Detached28£362,750
Terraced30£328,480

10 years median price trend in Tilehurst South & Holybrook

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tilehurst South & Holybrook.

Data Sources

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