Postcode RG8 8HZ 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 29.8 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 0.7 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 29.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.4% 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 per household in Purley on Thames is £76,706 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 284 ft away from RG8 8HZ.
Purley on Thames near RG8 8HZ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 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 RG8 8HZ postcode area, located within Purley on Thames, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG8 8HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Knowsley Road, Reading, RG31 6FA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Spoons Coffee Shop | Unit 7 Overdown Road, Reading, RG31 6PR | Walking directions to Spoons Coffee Shop |
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.