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Tilehurst ward covers a residential suburb in northwest Reading, primarily characterised by rows of terraced and semi-detached housing built from the late Victorian period onwards. The area is defined by several main roads, like Oxford Road and Norcot Road, which host local shops, supermarkets, and essential services. Large green spaces, including Prospect Park and Tilehurst Recreation Ground, provide significant areas for sports and leisure.

The suburb maintains a distinct village-like centre around The Triangle, with its library and traditional shops. The area is directly served by its own railway station on the main line to Reading and London. Local geography is marked by the steep slope of Tilehurst Road, which descends from the higher ground of the suburb down towards the River Thames.

Area overview

On average Tilehurst has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tilehurst is £60,846 per year. There are 7 schools in Tilehurst: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Tilehurst is home to around 9,870 people, with a population density of about 4,693.5 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Tilehurst Population

9,870

Population density

4,693.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

28.88(-8%)

Shoplifting

22.29(+178%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.42(-19%)

Criminal damage and arson

6.59(+2%)

Public order

4.86(-20%)

South East average

Demographics

British

7,424

75.22%

Other White

471

4.77%

Indian

294

2.98%

Pakistani

242

2.45%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

226

2.29%

Total population: 9,870

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,276

29.14%

No qualifications

1,427

18.27%

Level 3 (A level)

1,322

16.93%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,077

13.79%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

933

11.95%

Total 16+ residents: 7,810

Housing

Owns outright

1,450

36.86%

Owns with a mortgage

1,354

34.42%

Private landlord or letting agency

506

12.86%

Social rents from council

419

10.65%

Other social rented

127

3.23%

Total households: 3,934

Property prices in Tilehurst

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 in Tilehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £765,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	17	£512,500	£346,000	£455,000	£575,000	£681,000
Flats	13	£207,000	£121,500	£145,500	£225,000	£232,000
Semi-Detached	30	£437,500	£342,525	£400,625	£479,000	£550,150
Terraced	36	£356,500	£315,000	£344,875	£380,000	£427,500

10 years median price trend in Tilehurst

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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