Gairn Close, Tilehurst, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG30 4DX, RG30 4DY.
At a glance
5 property sales on Gairn Close, Tilehurst, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. The most recent sale was on 21 Aug 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £276,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2020; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Gairn Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Gairn Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG30 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £276,000 | 21 Aug 2024 |
Sold prices on Gairn Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Gairn Close RG30 4DY | 21 Aug 2024 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Gairn Close RG30 4DY | 5 Oct 2023 | £330,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 35, Gairn Close RG30 4DX | 21 Jan 2022 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Gairn Close RG30 4DX | 11 Jun 2021 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Gairn Close RG30 4DX | 25 May 2021 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 27, Gairn Close RG30 4DX | 18 Dec 2020 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 37, Gairn Close RG30 4DX | 3 Jul 2020 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Gairn Close RG30 4DY | 14 Jun 2019 | £265,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16, Gairn Close | £265,000 (Jun 2019) → £315,000 (Aug 2024) | +19% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Gairn Close
Crime
479 crimes were reported within about a mile of Gairn Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 171 |
| Shoplifting | 65 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 |
| Other theft | 49 |
| Public order | 45 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 32 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Gairn Close is in or near 5 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
- River Kennet from Theale down to Reading Flood warning area
- Properties closest to the River Kennet at the Burghfield, Southcote, Coley and Holybrook areas 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 Gairn Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School 408 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Ranikhet Academy 205 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Michael's Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| King's Academy Prospect 1,157 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Wilson Primary School 452 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Thames Valley School 78 pupils | Free schools special | 4–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Avenue Special School 253 pupils | Academy special converter | 2–19 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Moorlands Primary School 286 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good 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
- Reading West station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
- Tilehurst station 1.3 mi · 27 min walk
- Reading station 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Amblecote Road (Adjacent, Dee Road) 1 min walk
- Tay Road (adj 21, Tay Road) 1 min walk
- Tay Road (opp 21, Tay Road) 1 min walk
- Spey Road (Spey Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Grovelands Medical Centre
701 Oxford Road, Reading · 0.5 mi - The Potteries
Tylers Place, Tilehurst, Reading · 0.6 mi - Western Elms & Circuit Lane Surgeries
Western Elms Lodge, Western Elms Avenue, Reading · 1.0 mi - Westwood Road Surgery
66 Westwood Road, Tilehurst, 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 5 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 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 617 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,425 |
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
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- Southcote Road£212k
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- Southcote Lane£313k
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- Rodway Road£338k
- Branagh Court£213k
- Connaught Road£361k
- Norcot Road£443k
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- Westcote Road£204k