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17 Holkam Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6BZ

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
54 m²
581 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 17 Holkam Close

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

17 Holkam Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace 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 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 1999–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £286,000 is 39.5% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£353/sq ft) was about 38.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in September 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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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 3)
Sept 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Jul 2010
EPC improved fromD68toC71
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Holkam Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 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.

17 Holkam Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£286,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 19 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£205,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 September 2017Most recent

    £205,000

    +30.2%over 12 years

  2. 28 April 2005

    £157,500

    +107.2%over 6 years

  3. 25 February 1999

    £76,000

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.

17 Holkam Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,796

Street avg £3,762

On par

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 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
£315k

1 Holkam Close, Tilehurst

RG30 6BZ

2 bed1 bath
£320k

1 Midwinter Close, Tilehurst

RG30 6HZ

2 bed
£321k

1 Denby Way, Tilehurst

RG30 6HX

2 bed
£312k

1 Hirstwood, Tilehurst

RG30 6NF

3 bed2 bath
£334k

1 Hill View Mews, Norcot Road

RG30 6DD

3 bed
£354k

1 Coniston Drive, Tilehurst

RG30 6XS

3 bed1 bath
£374k

1 Derwent Avenue, Tilehurst

RG30 6DN

3 bed2 bath
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 17 Holkam Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6BZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.