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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Median price£385,000
Price per sq ft£403
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£340K – £445K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £403 per square foot) in Tilehurst South area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tilehurst South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£480,000£404
Semi-Detached31£425,000£402
Terraced28£350,500£403
Flats1£157,000£486

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tilehurst South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tilehurst South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£414,000£347,500£300,000
2017£466,250£326,500£295,000
2018£480,000£340,000£296,250
2019£447,500£341,000£290,000
2020£555,000£330,000£295,000
2021£490,000£367,500£312,000
2022£500,000£402,500£325,000
2023£537,500£402,500£325,000
2024£475,000£423,000£355,000
2025£445,000£400,000£350,500
2026£505,000£425,000£398,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tilehurst South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tilehurst South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£396£348£329
2017£363£343£332
2018£365£324£346
2019£343£342£324
2020£386£345£337
2021£399£369£343
2022£413£406£372
2023£393£395£398
2024£434£394£387
2025£421£405£404
2026£391£412£419
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tilehurst South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tilehurst South in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Tilehurst South

Is Tilehurst South safe?

Tilehurst South records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Tilehurst South?

The median sale price in Tilehurst South is £385,000 (about £403 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Tilehurst South?

Tilehurst South has 4 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Tilehurst South?

Tilehurst South scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Tilehurst South sits around rank 12,454 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Tilehurst South?

The average household income in Tilehurst South is around £54,603 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.