Alford Close, Tilehurst, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG30 4TB.
At a glance
5 property sales on Alford Close, Tilehurst, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £369,500. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £367,250. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2020; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Alford Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all RG30 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £367,250 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £340,000 | 29 Jun 2021 |
Sold prices on Alford Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Alford Close RG30 4TB | 21 Nov 2025 | £364,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Alford Close RG30 4TB | 11 Nov 2025 | £375,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Alford Close RG30 4TB | 20 Aug 2021 | £410,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Alford Close RG30 4TB | 29 Jun 2021 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Alford Close RG30 4TB | 30 Nov 2020 | £320,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Alford Close | £320,000 (Nov 2020) → £364,000 (Nov 2025) | +14% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Alford Close
Crime
193 crimes were reported within about a mile of Alford Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 59 |
| Shoplifting | 49 |
| Other theft | 21 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Alford Close is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Flood alert area
- River Thames at Reading and Caversham Flood warning area
- River Thames from Mapledurham to Sonning Flood alert area
- Properties closest to the River Thames from Scours Lane, Reading to Caversham Lakes Flood warning area
- River Kennet from Theale down to Reading Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Alford Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blagrave Nursery School 61 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Park Lane Primary School 388 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Meadow Park Academy 285 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Moorlands Primary School 286 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| The Avenue Special School 253 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Thames Valley School 78 pupils | Free schools special | 4–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School 279 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Birch Copse Primary School 420 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Tilehurst station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Reading West station 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
- Theale station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Alford Close (Opp, Corwen Road) 1 min walk
- Alford Close (adj, Corwen Road) 1 min walk
- Tilehurst Triangle (Stop X, Walnut Way) 2 min walk
- Tilehurst Triangle (Stop W, School Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Westwood Road Surgery
66 Westwood Road, Tilehurst, Reading · 0.3 mi - Tilehurst Village Surgery
92 Westwood Road, Tilehurst, Reading · 0.3 mi - The Potteries
Tylers Place, Tilehurst, Reading · 0.6 mi - Grovelands Medical Centre
701 Oxford Road, Reading · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 68.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 644 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,479 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in RG30
- Nightingale Way£285k
- Southcote Road£212k
- Tilehurst Road£358k
- Thirlmere Avenue£336k
- Southcote Lane£313k
- Oxford Road£193k
- Rodway Road£338k
- Branagh Court£213k
- Connaught Road£361k
- Norcot Road£443k
- Battle Square£278k
- Westcote Road£204k