Property profile

1 Halpin Close Calcot

RG31 4RA

Tilehurst Birch Copse

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Map showing 1, Halpin Close, Calcot, Reading

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Estimated sale price

£230,000

Flats sold in Tilehurst Birch Copse

The box shows the middle 50% of flats 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 sold18 Nov 2016
£219,000Change since last sale: +£9,000 (+4.3%)
Annualised change
+0.4% per yearWest Berkshire annualised change (flats) since 2016: +0.8% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £274 per sq ft
£354 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£80 per sq ft (+29%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Tilehurst Birch Copse
£191,000Estimate vs local median: +£37,000 (+20%)
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 typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area60 m² / 646 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection17 Aug 2013

Sales history

DatePriceChange
18 Nov 2016£219,000+56%
18 Feb 2005£140,000-

Local market

Property prices in Tilehurst Birch Copse

Median price: £415,000
Price per sq ft: £422
Sales (last 12 months): 80
Typical range (middle 50%): £365K – £468K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 (about £422 per square foot) in Tilehurst Birch Copse area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £1,125,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tilehurst Birch Copse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£525,000£432
Semi-Detached36£429,875£431
Terraced15£381,000£422
Flats12£191,000£274

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tilehurst Birch Copse

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tilehurst Birch Copse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£500,000£219,000£344,000£308,500
2017£447,475£237,000£343,000£320,000
2018£532,500£205,000£350,000£320,000
2019£385,000£220,000£345,000£318,000
2020£519,000£198,750£342,000£303,750
2021£490,000£210,000£361,251£317,500
2022£615,000£232,500£399,250£367,000
2023£575,000£205,000£405,000£390,000
2024£455,000£245,000£391,000£365,000
2025£587,500£225,000£420,000£382,500
2026£507,250£170,000£429,875£375,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tilehurst Birch Copse.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tilehurst Birch Copse.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£381£349£386£350
2017£386£335£353£344
2018£388£333£359£369
2019£389£280£370£356
2020£391£303£370£355
2021£406£316£370£346
2022£448£318£397£393
2023£409£354£431£453
2024£448£333£416£452
2025£448£310£435£442
2026£453£239£420£439
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tilehurst Birch Copse.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tilehurst Birch Copse in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG31 4RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG31 4RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202518, Halpin Close, Reading, RG31 4RAFlatsLeasehold£192,000
29 Aug 202512, Halpin Close, Reading, RG31 4RAFlatsLeasehold£285,000
28 Aug 20253, Gatcombe Close, Reading, RG31 4XQTerracedFreehold£417,000
08 May 202672, Old Bath Road, Reading, RG31 4QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
29 Jul 202594, Old Bath Road, Reading, RG31 4QLFlatsLeasehold£270,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2 Halpin Close, Calcot, ReadingLeasehold78 m²£265,000 (2025)
4 Halpin Close, Calcot, ReadingLeasehold78 m²£230,000 (2022)
5, Halpin Close, Calcot, ReadingLeasehold56 m²£215,000 (2016)
6, Halpin Close, Calcot, ReadingLeasehold79 m²£140,000 (2010)
8 Halpin Close, Calcot, ReadingLeasehold80 m²£124,000 (2002)
10, Halpin Close, Calcot, ReadingLeasehold79 m²£230,205 (2020)
11 Halpin Close, Calcot, Reading-59 m²-
12 Halpin Close, Calcot, ReadingLeasehold83 m²£285,000 (2025)
13, Halpin Close, Calcot, ReadingLeasehold75 m²£262,500 (2017)
15, Halpin Close, Calcot, ReadingFreehold60 m²£8,250 (2018)

Area insights for RG31 4RA

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Overview

Postcode RG31 4RA is located in an urban city, within the Tilehurst Birch Copse area of West Berkshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Calcot North & Little Heath area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Calcot North & Little Heath is £69,944 per year. The median sale price in Tilehurst Birch Copse is £415,000 (around £422 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £365,000 and £468,125. The nearest station is Theale, about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Holybrook Linear Park (West).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Calcot North & Little Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,853 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Calcot North & Little Heath has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.1%

Approximately 11.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Calcot North & Little Heath is £69,944 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 243 ft away from RG31 4RA.

Flood risk

No risk

Calcot North & Little Heath near RG31 4RA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Theale located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG31 4RA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHolybrook Linear Park (West)LargeWalking directions to Holybrook Linear Park (West)

Area Profile

Population
399
Population density
4,267.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.03(-18%)
Public order
9.83(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.52(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.52(+17%)
Burglary
5.78(+122%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
307
76.94%
Other White
22
5.51%
Other Asian
16
4.01%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
1.75%
Indian
6
1.5%
Total population: 399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
25.53%
No qualifications
64
19.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
15.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
13.68%
Level 3 (A level)
45
13.68%
Total 16+ residents: 329

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
43.89%
Owns with a mortgage
44
24.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
18.89%
Other social rented
17
9.44%
Social rents from council
3
1.67%
Total households: 180

Schools

In the RG31 4RA postcode area, located within Calcot North & Little Heath, there are 6 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 RG31 4RA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryCalcot Infant School and NurseryCommunity school
0.1 miPrimaryCalcot Junior SchoolCommunity school
0.7 miPrimarySt Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG31 4RA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG31 4RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miJ's Food and Wine102 Royal Avenue, Reading, RG31 4UTWalking directions to J's Food and Wine
0.1 miBest-oneBath Road, West Berkshire, RG31 7QNWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miMunchies7 Royal Avenue, Calcot, Reading, RG31 4UPWalking directions to Munchies
0.4 miThe Avenue StoresGlamis Way, West Berkshire, RG31 4UXWalking directions to The Avenue Stores