Property profile

159Thirlmere Avenue, Tilehurst

Map showing 159, Thirlmere Avenue, Tilehurst, Reading

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Estimated sale price

£325,000

Terraced sold in Kentwood

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold31 Oct 2013
£163,000Change since last sale: +£161,000 (+99%)
Annualised change
+5.4% per yearReading annualised change (terraced) since 2013: +4.0% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £433 per sq ft
£381 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£52 per sq ft (−12%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Kentwood
£340,000Estimate vs local median: −£16,000 (−4.7%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / End-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area79 m² / 850 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
Floor levelNODATA!
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection01 Oct 2012

Sales history

DatePriceChange
31 Oct 2013£163,000-

Local market

Property prices in Kentwood

Median price: £360,000
Price per sq ft: £424
Sales (last 12 months): 104
Typical range (middle 50%): £335K – £442K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £424 per square foot) in Kentwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £920,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kentwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£541,750£419
Semi-Detached39£375,000£417
Terraced45£340,000£433
Flats2£164,500£396

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kentwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£482,500£207,500£312,475£279,000
2017£490,000£220,250£310,000£282,750
2018£580,000£195,000£307,500£287,750
2019£450,000£191,500£295,000£278,750
2020£547,500£196,000£331,000£267,500
2021£574,500£199,500£343,500£285,000
2022£645,000£210,000£365,000£330,000
2023£625,000£210,000£372,500£320,000
2024£582,000£230,000£366,000£317,000
2025£545,000£175,000£361,250£342,500
2026£450,000—£375,000£340,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£333£386£389£381
2017£351£384£359£348
2018£326£355£372£378
2019£362£338£361£330
2020£385£374£370£335
2021£393£370£372£374
2022£427£409£409£403
2023£436£366£397£438
2024£402£371£403£400
2025£443£313£412£426
2026£458—£409£439
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kentwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 6XG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG30 6XG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jun 2026229, Thirlmere Avenue, Reading, RG30 6XGTerracedFreehold£330,000
16 Mar 2026199, Thirlmere Avenue, Reading, RG30 6XGTerracedFreehold£340,000
01 Jul 2025187, Thirlmere Avenue, Reading, RG30 6XGTerracedFreehold£330,000
26 May 2026248, Thirlmere Avenue, Reading, RG30 6XJTerracedFreehold£330,000
09 Jun 2025164, Thirlmere Avenue, Reading, RG30 6XJTerracedFreehold£325,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
119, Thirlmere Avenue, Tilehurst, ReadingFreehold87 m²£314,950 (2016)
121 Thirlmere Avenue, Tilehurst, ReadingFreehold66 m²£180,000 (2013)
123 Thirlmere Avenue, Tilehurst, ReadingFreehold67 m²£317,000 (2024)
125 Thirlmere Avenue, Tilehurst, ReadingFreehold69 m²£290,000 (2018)
131 Thirlmere Avenue, Tilehurst, ReadingFreehold68 m²£168,000 (2012)
133, Thirlmere Avenue, Tilehurst, ReadingFreehold68 m²£289,950 (2017)
137, Thirlmere Avenue, Tilehurst, ReadingFreehold82 m²£262,000 (2022)
139, Thirlmere Avenue, Tilehurst, ReadingFreehold68 m²£270,000 (2016)
141, Thirlmere Avenue, Tilehurst, ReadingFreehold68 m²£312,500 (2021)
143 Thirlmere Avenue, Tilehurst, ReadingFreehold61 m²£164,500 (2011)

Area insights for RG30 6XG

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Overview

Postcode RG30 6XG is located in an urban city, within the Kentwood area of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Norcot North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Norcot North is £56,760 per year. The median sale price in Kentwood is £360,000 (around £424 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £335,000 and £441,875. The nearest station is Tilehurst, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is McIlroy Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Norcot North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,477 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Norcot North has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.1%

Approximately 13.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Norcot North is £56,760 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG30 6XG.

Flood risk

No risk

Norcot North near RG30 6XG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tilehurst located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG30 6XG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Tilehurst

N/A

Walking directions to Tilehurst

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG30 6XG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMcIlroy ParkLargeWalking directions to McIlroy Park

Area Profile

Population
424
Population density
10,340.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.74(-28%)
Drugs
9.1(+230%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.15(-42%)
Public order
3.9(-36%)
Burglary
3.25(+25%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
50.36%
Other White
68
16.15%
Pakistani
31
7.36%
Other Asian
24
5.7%
Bangladeshi
21
4.99%
Total population: 421

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
23.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
72
23.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
59
18.91%
Level 3 (A level)
43
13.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
13.46%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
36.55%
Owns outright
33
22.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
22.07%
Social rents from council
18
12.41%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.76%
Total households: 145

Schools

In the RG30 6XG postcode area, located within Norcot North, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for RG30 6XG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNurseryNorcot Early Years CentreLocal authority nursery school
0.4 miPrimaryMeadow Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led
0.4 miPrimaryRanikhet AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG30 6XG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG30 6XG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWaitrose980 Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6WRWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miGrab&Go743 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JAWalking directions to Grab&Go
0.4 mihev's best deals733 Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1JAWalking directions to hev's best deals
0.4 miLidlOxford Road, Reading, RG30 1PRWalking directions to Lidl