Postcode RG8 8DS 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 1.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 1.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from RG8 8DS.
Purley on Thames near RG8 8DS 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £452,500 in Tilehurst & Purley area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £1,118,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £621,250 |
| Flats | 6 | £258,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £420,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £370,000 |
10 years price trend in Tilehurst & Purley
In the RG8 8DS postcode area, located within Purley on Thames, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.