Postcode RG8 8HY 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.4 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 0.8 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 low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,104 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Purley on Thames has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Purley on Thames is £65,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 122 ft away from RG8 8HY.
Purley on Thames near RG8 8HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 in Tilehurst & Purley area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,118,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 56 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £255,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £417,500 |
| Terraced | 15 | £370,000 |
10 years price trend in Tilehurst & Purley
In the RG8 8HY 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: 16/08/2025.