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Tilehurst South

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About

Tilehurst South sits to the west of Reading town centre and forms part of the suburb of Tilehurst. The A4 Bath Road crosses the ward and Tilehurst railway station is at the southern edge, offering regular local services into Reading and westwards. Bus routes and local road connections make commuting straightforward. Housing ranges from terraces and semi-detached streets to small pockets of later suburban development. Shops and takeaways cluster along main roads and smaller parades, and community facilities include a library, health clinic and several primary schools.

Green space and walking routes are part of everyday life: small parks, allotments and a network of public footpaths run up the hill behind the neighbourhood, producing clear sightlines from some streets across the Kennet valley and Reading’s central area. Local clubs and church halls host groups for children and older residents, while markets and occasional street fairs appear on high streets. The ward’s scale keeps most services within a short walk or a short bus ride of homes.

Area overview

On average Tilehurst South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tilehurst South is £54,603 per year. There are 7 schools in Tilehurst South: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Tilehurst South is home to around 8,224 people, with a population density of about 4,755.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tilehurst South Population
8,224
Population density
4,755.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.01(-2%)
Shoplifting
29.91(+275%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.24(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.2(-4%)
Other theft
4.99(-11%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,796
70.47%
Other White
455
5.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
258
3.14%
Indian
248
3.02%
African
244
2.97%
Total population: 8,225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,647
25.83%
No qualifications
1,337
20.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,051
16.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
874
13.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
832
13.05%
Total 16+ residents: 6,377

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
972
29.94%
Owns outright
961
29.6%
Social rents from council
689
21.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
417
12.84%
Other social rented
139
4.28%
Total households: 3,247

Property prices in Tilehurst South

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Tilehurst South area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tilehurst South 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£170,000
Semi-Detached27£400,000
Terraced34£353,000
Detached8£431,125

10 years median price trend in Tilehurst South

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

All postcodes in Tilehurst South

RG304NY

The Meadway

RG304BE

Dee Road

RG304SX

Ogmore Close

RG304SH

Corwen Road

RG304RT

Woodland Drive

RG304QU

Lansdowne Road

RG304NE

Combe Road

RG304NA

Elvaston Way

RG304XR

Halcyon Terrace

RG304XF

Sanctuary Close

RG304SS

Teviot Road

RG304NS

The Meadway

RG304TE

Tyle Road

RG304XN

Chichester Road

RG304AS

Dee Road

RG304NH

Atherton Close

RG304XD

Chichester Road

RG304HR

Usk Road

RG304QJ

Grafton Road

RG304ND

Elvaston Way

RG304SD

Keswick Close

RG304HZ

Chelt Close

RG304UA

Recreation Road

RG315DJ

Park Lane

RG304LB

Bourton Close

RG304LE

Royston Close

RG304AG

The Meadway

RG304TT

Gratwicke Road

RG304UB

Recreation Road

RG314HE

Glenwood Drive

RG304UP

Church End Lane

RG304LL

Hardwick Road

RG304LR

Bromley Walk

RG304DW

Chandler Close

RG304SY

Bran Close

RG304TU

Gratwicke Road

RG306DD

Hill View Mews

RG304HF

Cockney Hill

RG304PL

Lambeth Court

RG304HU

Usk Road

RG315AN

School Road

RG304AU

Elan Close

RG304LU

Elvaston Way

RG304PE

The Meadway

RG304XG

Aylsham Close

RG304LG

Logan Close

RG304TH

Corwen Road

RG304UE

Lemart Close

RG304SU

Corwen Road

RG304RD

Mayfair

RG315BR

Loader Close

RG304TR

Blundells Road

RG304RA

Mayfair

RG304NP

Dunsfold Road

RG304UZ

Danes Close

RG304QT

Lansdowne Road

RG304LD

Warnford Road

RG304UU

Church End Lane

RG304LN

Hardwick Road

RG304JD

Bevan Close

RG304DF

Cadogan Close

RG304PB

The Meadway

RG304AT

Dee Road

RG304AP

The Meadway

RG304TY

Thicket Road

RG304BD

Dee Road

RG304HT

Usk Road

RG304TQ

Walnut Way

RG304SJ

Corwen Road

RG304HP

Usk Road

RG304RB

Mayfair

RG304LY

Savernake Close

RG304LS

Combe Road

RG304PQ

The Meadway

RG304RY

St Michaels Road

RG304HN

Severn Way

RG306BE

Sona Gardens

RG304HX

Pantile Close

RG315AR

School Road

RG304HQ

Sundial Close

RG304TF

Tyle Road

RG304TD

Walnut Way

RG304SA

Hursley Close

RG304PJ

The Meadway

RG304XJ

Chichester Road

RG304QG

Burlington Road

RG304UR

Church End Lane

RG314DU

Park Lane

RG304BB

Dee Road

RG304TS

Blundells Road

RG304LP

Harvaston Parade

RG304RU

Wendover Way

RG304NJ

Stanham Road

RG304XB

Chichester Road

RG304XE

Chichester Road

RG304XW

Macarthur Close

RG304SP

Teviot Road

RG315BQ

School Road

RG304LX

Elvaston Way

RG304QH

Portland Gardens

Data Sources

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