Postcode RG8 8AX 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 35.1 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 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Purley Gardens.
Purley on Thames has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,242 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
Purley on Thames has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.0% 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 RG8 8AX.
Purley on Thames near RG8 8AX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Purley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Purley Gardens |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £442,500 in Tilehurst & Purley area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 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 | 47 | £625,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £240,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £425,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £367,500 |
10 year median price trend in Tilehurst & Purley
In the RG8 8AX postcode area, located within Purley on Thames, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for RG8 8AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jane Monica Langford
Tilehurst & Purley - Elected 4 May 2023
Janine Lewis
Tilehurst & Purley - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Christopher Stephen Kander
Tilehurst & Purley - Elected 4 May 2023
Olivia Bailey
Reading West and Mid Berkshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.