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12 Holkam Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6BZ

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
54 m²
581 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 12 Holkam Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

12 Holkam Close is a semi-detached house in Tilehurst, Reading, Reading (RG30 6BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

It hasn't traded since February 1996, a hold of 30 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £298,000 sits 470.3% above the 1996 sale of £52,250. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£90/sq ft) was about 65.2% below the postcode norm.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2018from May 2009
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Holkam Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Holkam Close has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 12 Holkam Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£298,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (1996)

£52,250

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 February 1996Most recent

    £52,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 6BZ: £290,000 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Holkam Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 12 Holkam Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£968

Street avg £3,951

Strongly below

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Holkam Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£309k

1 Minton Close, Tilehurst

RG30 6ET

2 bed
£312k

1 Hirstwood, Tilehurst

RG30 6NF

3 bed2 bath
£315k

1 Holkam Close, Tilehurst

RG30 6BZ

2 bed1 bath
£318k

1 Cranbourne Gardens, Tilehurst

RG30 6TS

£320k

1 Midwinter Close, Tilehurst

RG30 6HZ

2 bed
£321k

1 Denby Way, Tilehurst

RG30 6HX

2 bed
£323k

1 Brendon Close, Tilehurst

RG30 6EA

£332k

1 Lyndhurst Road, Tilehurst

RG30 6UG

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Reading district page.
Full Reading report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Church End Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Meadow Park Academy. 32 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG30 6BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG30 6BZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 6BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 12 Holkam Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6BZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.