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8 Kirkfell Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6QL

UPRN:100080242258Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: D (66)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T05:40:56.322193+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-11T07:29:23.116527+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
8 Kirkfell Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6QL

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
5 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£472,000
£449k - £496kHigh
Estimate
£472k
Range
£449k – £496k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,000
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£2,000
Yield
5.08%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Kirkfell Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 80/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (61/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
80/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
5/ 100
Low
Walkability
61/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 24Bike 34
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£472,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,000
Gross Yield5.08%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.0%
5y Growth+2.5%
10y Growth+1.8%
Last Sold Price£385,000 (2016-07-22)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0RG31 6QL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02401/COND
    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Sustainability Statement) of approved 26/01848/HOUSE
    Pending
  • 26/02330/CERTE
    Retention of rocket structure. Retention of subterranean works comprising basements, subterranean tunnels, rooms, lift, staircases and services.
    Pending
  • 26/02309/TELE28
    Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights (Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). Proposed upgrade to existing telecommunications base station comprising of the removal of the existing 18.35M monopole, to be replaced by proposed 17.5m monopole supporting 6 no antennas, together with internal upgrades to the existing equipment cabin and ancillary development thereto. Works to take place at Land at Denefield School, Longlane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6XY.
    Rejected

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership72.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2016-07-22
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
9 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£38,513
Population Density5,389 /km²
Owner Occupied93%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 60%65+ 23%

Schools Nearby

  • Downsway Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Denefield School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Brookfields School
    0.4 mi

    Inspected as Brookfields Special School (URN 110186) on 12 Sep 2019

  • Westwood Farm Infant School
    0.5 mi
    Good

3 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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