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21 Hirstwood, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6NF

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 21 Hirstwood

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

21 Hirstwood is a three-bedroom detached house in Tilehurst, Reading, Reading (RG30 6NF). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2016) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 85 m² the property is well over the postcode median (53 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was January 2025 at £465,000 — fresh data. Across 2017–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£508/sq ft) was about 82% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • DrivewayYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Hirstwood, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6NF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Hirstwood 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 21 Hirstwood was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£467,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£465,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 January 2025Most recent

    £465,000

    +33.6%over 8 years

  2. 5 January 2017

    £348,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 6NF: £268,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Hirstwood homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 21 Hirstwood runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,471

Street avg £4,116

Above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Hirstwood

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.
£455k

1 Birch Avenue, Tilehurst

RG30 6BL

3 bed1 bath
£427k

1 Delft Close, Tilehurst

RG30 6EU

3 bed1 bath
£407k

1 Grasmere Avenue, Tilehurst

RG30 6XU

3 bed1 bath
£390k

1 Chelsea Close, Tilehurst

RG30 6EP

3 bed1 bath
£379k

1 Broomfield Road, Tilehurst

RG30 6AH

3 bed
£378k

1 Lawrence Road, Tilehurst

RG30 6BH

3 bed1 bath
£375k

1 Coalport Way, Tilehurst

RG30 6HY

3 bed
£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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Kentwood Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Meadow Park Academy. 29 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 6NF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG30 6NF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 6NF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

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 21 Hirstwood, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6NF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.