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1 Kentwood Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6DH

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
177 m²
1905 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Kentwood Close

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

1 Kentwood Close is a detached house in Tilehurst, Reading, Reading (RG30 6DH). It has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (around 1905 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since February 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average.

At 177 m² the property is well over the postcode median (83 m² across 37 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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 4)
Jun 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Feb 2013
EPC improved fromC72toB82
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
76%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (60 kWp) installed

Nov 2013from Jun 2013
EPC improved fromB82toD68
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Jun 2024from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromD68toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
38%98%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (15 kWp) installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Kentwood Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Kentwood Close has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 1 Kentwood Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6DH

2decisions2extensions2nearby
  1. Jun 2001
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Construction of single storey rear lean to extension front porch and 2m high boundary wall

    Extension
    Reference
    PL/01/0476
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. PorchDecision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Kentwood Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£670,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 6DH: £390,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Kentwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Kentwood Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

177 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Kentwood 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
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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

0.1 km

Kentwood Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Meadow Park Academy. 27 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 6DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG30 6DH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 6DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

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 1 Kentwood Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6DH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.