What kind of home is 18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ?

18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ last change hands?

18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ last sold for £166,000 in September 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ?

The current EPC rating for 18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ?

18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ use?

The latest EPC at 18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ?

18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ in?

18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ sits in Tilehurst, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG30 postcode district.

Is 18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ?

The closest primary school to 18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ is Meadow Park Academy (142m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King's Academy Prospect (1.6km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ?

The closest bus stop to 18 Holkam Close, RG30 6BZ is Church End Lane, 261m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Holkam Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6BZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Holkam Close

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

18 Holkam Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Tilehurst, Reading, Reading (RG30 6BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Today's modelled estimate of £309,000 sits 86.1% above the 2013 sale of £166,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in September 2013.

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
Bathrooms1

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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)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD57toC70

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Holkam Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Holkam Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

18 Holkam Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£309,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£166,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 September 2013Most recent
£166,000

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

Nearby sales in RG30 6BZ

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.

18 Holkam Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,964

Street avg £3,817

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 57 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

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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

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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.

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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· 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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