Postcode RG31 6YL is located in an urban city, within the Tilehurst & Purley ward of West Berkshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Purley on Thames area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Purley on Thames is £76,706 per year. The nearest station is Tilehurst located about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Purley on Thames has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,824 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.
Purley on Thames has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Purley on Thames is £76,706 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG31 6YL.
Purley on Thames near RG31 6YL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tilehurst located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £446,000 in Tilehurst & Purley area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,118,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £625,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £246,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £420,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £365,000 |
10 year median price trend in Tilehurst & Purley
In the RG31 6YL postcode area, located within Purley on Thames, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG31 6YL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Knowsley Road, Reading, RG31 6FA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Your Coop Food | Overdown Road, Reading, RG31 6PR | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
Annual council tax rates for West Berkshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.