Postcode RG8 8DG 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 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Purley on Thames is £65,400 per year. The nearest station is Tilehurst located about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 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 40.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 of residents in Purley on Thames is £65,400 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 73 ft away from RG8 8DG.
Purley on Thames near RG8 8DG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Tilehurst | N/A | Walking directions to Tilehurst |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Purley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Purley Gardens |
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 in Tilehurst & Purley area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 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 | 50 | £623,750 |
| Flats | 6 | £240,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £422,500 |
| Terraced | 20 | £380,000 |
10 year median price trend in Tilehurst & Purley
In the RG8 8DG postcode area, located within Purley on Thames, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.