Tree Close Reading
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (RG30), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31001365.
7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £452,000 across 1 sale. 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3). 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Reading costs £2,613 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Tilehurst, about 1.7 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Arthur Newbery Park, is about 840 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 93 m above sea level. None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Westwood Road Surgery, about 400 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 175 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £452,000 | £452,000 | £452,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £366,000 | £366,000 | £366,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £205,000 | £205,000 | £205,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £149,950 | £149,950 | £149,950 |
| 1997 | 1 | £87,000 | £87,000 | £87,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £75,950 | £75,950 | £75,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | 5 RG30 4TG | Detached | £452,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2016 | 5 RG30 4TG | Detached | £366,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2014 | 3 RG30 4TG | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2009 | 3 RG30 4TG | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2000 | 5 RG30 4TG | Detached | £149,950 | |
| 31 Jan 1997 | 5 RG30 4TG | Detached | £87,000 | |
| 11 Oct 1996 | 3 RG30 4TG | Semi-detached | £75,950 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 C (34% of about 700 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.
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG30 4TG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RG30 4TF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 93 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG30 4TF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG30 4TG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Tilehurst 385,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km |
| Reading West 482,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km | |
| Theale 391,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km | |
| Bus stops | 21 stops within 400 m, 53 within 800 m; nearest Tilehurst Triangle | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Purley Social Club Purley on Thames | 2.9 km |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m; nearest Parking Reading Dunstall Close | 240 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 860 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 40.2 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Westwood Road Surgery | 400 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Triangle Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Triangle Dental Practice | 130 m |
| Hospital | Prospect Park Hospital | 1.9 km |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 4.1 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Midcounties Co-Op The Triangle, Tilehurst Cashzone | 130 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Arthur Newbery Park 10 ha | 840 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 950 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Blagrave Recreation Ground 9,640 m² | 180 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Armour Hill Allotments 2.4 ha | 660 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Prospect Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.3 km south-east. 13 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 6 | 6 |
None of the street's 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagrave Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 280 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Park Lane Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 330 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moorlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birch Copse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 840 m | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Meadow Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m | No published inspection |
| Churchend Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Michael's Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Little Heath School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| Norcot Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldilocks Nursery RG31 5AT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Cats Protection - Tilehurst Charity Shop RG30 4RN | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Co-operative RG30 4RN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2026 |
| Istanbul Mangal RG30 4RN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 20 Aug 2026 |
| The Switch RG30 4RN | Other catering premises | 130 m | 4 Good | 16 Nov 2024 |
| Tilehurst Youth & Community Centre RG30 4RN | Other catering premises | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Domino's Pizza RG31 5AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Butts Super News RG31 5AW | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Cake and Beyond RG31 5AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Warings Craft Bakers RG31 5AW | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Triangle Pharmacy RG31 5AW | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| The Switch - Grab & Go RG31 5BH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Mar 2026 |
| The Prince RG31 5BG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 25 May 2026 |
| Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Tilehurst Methodist Church Hall RG31 5AN | Other catering premises | 320 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 89 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Triangle (104); On or near Bran Close (22); On or near Loader Close (11); On or near Alford Close (9); On or near Parking Area (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nearby streets
Tyle Road · Walnut Way · Alford Close · Old Elm Drive · St Michael's Road · Loader Close · The Triangle · Bran Close · Dunstall Close · Woodland Drive · School Road · Gratwicke Road
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.