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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

RG304QF

Maiwand Gardens

RG304LT

Poole Close

RG304AZ

Tern Close

RG304PG

The Meadway

RG304RX

St Michaels Road

RG304UN

Church End Lane

RG314HA

City Road

RG304PS

Manor Park Close

RG304TX

Bramble Crescent

RG304JB

Conwy Close

RG304LA

Warnford Road

RG304PH

Dempsey Houses

RG304SB

St Michaels Road

RG315AT

School Road

RG304NN

The Meadway

RG304NX

The Meadway

RG314JQ

Ayrton Senna Road

RG304SE

St Michaels Road

RG304TG

Tree Close

RG304LJ

Hardwick Road

RG304UL

Neath Gardens

RG304TB

Alford Close

RG304HS

Wye Close

RG304QE

Holland Road

RG304AJ

The Meadway

RG304SR

Teviot Road

RG304HG

Usk Road

RG304NB

Elvaston Way

RG315DL

Park Lane

RG304SN

Ash Road

RG306BU

Norcot Road

RG304JX

New Lane Hill

RG304TA

Corwen Road

RG304RS

Old Elm Drive

RG304PU

Halls Road

RG304LF

Hardwick Road

RG304LH

Hardwick Road

RG304UD

Green Acre Mount

RG304JY

Routh Lane

RG304JZ

Routh Lane

RG304AQ

The Meadway

RG304PX

Halls Road

RG304HH

Severn Way

RG304UT

Church End Lane

RG304XL

Calder Close

RG315BJ

Beechwood Avenue

RG315BG

School Road

RG304UY

Delaney Close

RG304QY

Mayfair

RG304PD

The Meadway

RG304XP

Halcyon Terrace

RG304AL

The Meadway

RG304UW

Church End Lane

RG304XH

Dalton Close

RG304RP

St Michaels Road

RG304SG

Ash Road

RG304PA

Hollicombe Close

RG304AR

Dee Road

RG304JU

New Lane Hill

RG315AS

School Road

RG304AN

The Meadway

RG304RN

The Triangle

RG304HY

Tarlton Court

RG304QX

Lansdowne Road

RG304XA

Church End Lane

RG304UX

Riley Road

RG306BT

Norcot Road

RG314DR

Park Lane

RG304BZ

Conwy Close

RG304RR

St Michaels Road

RG304ST

Corwen Road

Data Sources

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