Property profile

17 Lovatt CloseTilehurst

RG31 5HG

Tilehurst Birch Copse

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Map showing 17 Lovatt Close, Tilehurst, Reading

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Estimated sale price

£725,000

Detached sold in Tilehurst Birch Copse

The box shows the middle 50% of detached 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 sold20 Feb 2026
£720,000Change since last sale: +£6,000 (+0.8%)
Annualised change
+1.2% per yearWest Berkshire annualised change (detached) since 2026: +0.9% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £432 per sq ft
£450 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£18 per sq ft (+4.2%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Tilehurst Birch Copse
£525,000Estimate vs local median: +£201,000 (+38%)
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 / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1991-1995
Floor area150 m² / 1,615 sq ft
Rooms7 habitable / 7 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection19 Apr 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
20 Feb 2026£720,000+7%
26 Aug 2022£675,000+0%
26 Aug 2022£675,000-

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 5HG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG31 5HG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jul 20265, Lovatt Close, Reading, RG31 5HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£367,500
20 Feb 202617, Lovatt Close, Reading, RG31 5HGDetachedFreehold£720,000
16 Jan 202615E, Lovatt Close, Reading, RG31 5HGDetachedFreehold£650,000
31 Oct 202515C, Lovatt Close, Reading, RG31 5HGSemi-DetachedFreehold£470,000
26 Mar 202626, Blewbury Drive, Reading, RG31 5HLTerracedFreehold£381,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2, Lovatt Close, Tilehurst, ReadingFreehold158 m²£347,000 (2013)
4 Lovatt Close, Tilehurst, Reading, ReadingFreehold79 m²£295,000 (2021)
5 Lovatt Close, Tilehurst, ReadingFreehold79 m²£367,500 (2026)
10, Lovatt Close, Tilehurst, ReadingFreehold123 m²£530,000 (2016)
14 Lovatt Close, Tilehurst, Reading, ReadingFreehold117 m²£540,000 (2021)
15, Lovatt Close, Tilehurst, ReadingFreehold76 m²£440,000 (2012)
15B, Lovatt Close, Tilehurst, ReadingFreehold150 m²£550,000 (2013)
15C Lovatt Close, Tilehurst, ReadingFreehold107 m²£470,000 (2025)
15D Lovatt Close, Tilehurst, ReadingFreehold111 m²£305,000 (2010)
15E Lovatt Close, Tilehurst, ReadingFreehold164 m²£650,000 (2026)

Area insights for RG31 5HG

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Overview

Postcode RG31 5HG 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 very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% 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 Tilehurst, about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Calcot North & Little Heath has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,019 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Calcot North & Little Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 75 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG31 5HG.

Flood risk

No risk

Calcot North & Little Heath near RG31 5HG 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
3,540.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
91.26(+1044%)
Public order
18.9(+211%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.25(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.43(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.13(-26%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
84.42%
Indian
14
4.55%
Chinese
5
1.62%
Other Asian
5
1.62%
Irish
5
1.62%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
30.43%
Level 3 (A level)
58
22.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.42%
No qualifications
32
12.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
47.75%
Owns with a mortgage
52
46.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.6%
Other social rented
2
1.8%
Total households: 111

Schools

In the RG31 5HG postcode area, located within Calcot North & Little Heath, there are 6 primary and 1 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 5HG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.1 miPrimarySpringfield Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.2 miPrimaryBirch Copse Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG31 5HG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG31 5HG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miJay's News and Convenience Store27 Hildens Drive, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5HYWalking directions to Jay's News and Convenience Store
0.2 miLocal Xpress29 Hildens Drive, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5HYWalking directions to Local Xpress
0.3 miPark Lane Off LicenceBoundary Close, West Berkshire, RG31 4ERWalking directions to Park Lane Off Licence
0.5 miToday's LocalPark Lane, Reading, RG31 5DLWalking directions to Today's Local