Pentland Close Reading
9 addresses across 1 postcode (RG30), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31001013.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £525,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Reading costs £2,613 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Reading Green Park, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 300 m away, and Prospect Park (48 hectares) is about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 58 to 59 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Potteries, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 110 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £525,000 | £525,000 | £525,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £357,500 | £357,500 | £357,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £362,000 | £299,000 | £425,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £227,500 | £227,500 | £227,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £177,500 | £177,500 | £177,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2023 | 2 RG30 4QS | Detached | £525,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2022 | 8 RG30 4QS | Semi-detached | £380,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 10 RG30 4QS | Semi-detached | £375,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2019 | 12 RG30 4QS | Semi-detached | £310,000 | |
| 5 Apr 2018 | 4 RG30 4QS | Detached | £357,500 | |
| 15 May 2017 | 8 RG30 4QS | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2015 | 6 RG30 4QS | Semi-detached | £299,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2015 | 2 RG30 4QS | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2012 | 14 RG30 4QS | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2010 | 10 RG30 4QS | Semi-detached | £227,500 | |
| 15 Aug 2007 | 12 RG30 4QS | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2003 | 14 RG30 4QS | Semi-detached | £177,500 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 2 RG30 4QS | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 26 Jan 1998 | 12 RG30 4QS | Semi-detached | £97,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, detached (2); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (7). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Reading in 2026-27: Band D £2,613 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,742 | £2,032 | £2,322 | £2,613 | £3,193 | £3,774 | £4,355 | £5,226 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (34% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Alice Burrows Home, Dwyer Road, Reading: up to 27 homes, not permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Meadway Precinct, Honey End Lane, Reading: up to 258 homes, pending decision (680 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 58 m and 59 m above sea level (59 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG30 4QS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Reading Green Park 221,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Reading West 482,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Tilehurst 385,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Horncastle | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Reading Rail Station - buses | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Tilehurst Car Park | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 39.3 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Potteries | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Adp Dental Co LTD Dental Surgery | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Prospect Park Hospital | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,750 m² | 300 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Prospect Park 48 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 610 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.6 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,850 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 48 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Calcot Court, a listed building (Grade II*), 770 m (0.5 miles) west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Calcot Court | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Prospect Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Rookery | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Churchend Copse | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Lousehill Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Nabbs Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Mill Dam | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Fobney Island | Island | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 9 |
9 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Reading: see them on the Reading page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennet Valley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| King's Academy Prospect | Secondary | 11–18 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Churchend Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael's Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moorlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southcote Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ranikhet Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The WREN School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Meadow Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Clore Court at A2dominion RG30 3NT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Greggs RG30 2HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Dickory Docks Educational Day Nursery RG30 4EX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chartwells at Kings Academy Prospect RG30 4EX | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Tesco RG30 2EU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 33 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sharnwood Drive (39); On or near Appleford Road (17); On or near Pentland Close (14); On or near Morlands Avenue (14); On or near Poplar Avenue (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- RG30 4QS: 9 addresses
Nearby streets
Hogarth Avenue · Appleford Road · Poplar Avenue · Bath Road · Morlands Avenue · Haywood Way · Greencroft Gardens · Appleford Road · Greenwood Road · Sharnwood Drive · Seton Drive · Avon Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.