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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 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. The median sale price in Tilehurst South is £386,500 (around £412 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £342,500 and £451,000. 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: £386,500
Price per sq ft: £412
Sales (last 12 months): 83
Typical range (middle 50%): £343K – £451K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £386,500 (about £412 per square foot) in Tilehurst South area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,000 up to £730,000.

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£470,000£435
Semi-Detached37£425,000£420
Terraced36£350,500£410
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£410,000£347,500£306,000
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£405,000£350,000
2026£505,000£427,500£389,000
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£374£345£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£403£404
2026£435£430£424
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Reading district.

Band A£1,742
Band B£2,032
Band C£2,322
Band D£2,613
Band E£3,193
Band F£3,774
Band G£4,355
Band H£5,226

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.