Scobell Close, Shinfield, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG2 9HH.
At a glance
11 property sales on Scobell Close, Shinfield, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £362,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £289,100. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Scobell Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Scobell Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £289,100 | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 5 | £343,900 | 2 May 2025 |
| Detached | 1 | £377,000 | 24 Jul 2020 |
Sold prices on Scobell Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Scobell Close RG2 9HH | 10 Nov 2025 | £362,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Scobell Close RG2 9HH | 2 May 2025 | £420,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32, Scobell Close RG2 9HH | 12 Sep 2024 | £160,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 1, Scobell Close RG2 9HH | 25 Sep 2020 | £337,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Scobell Close RG2 9HH | 21 Sep 2020 | £311,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Scobell Close RG2 9HH | 24 Jul 2020 | £377,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Scobell Close RG2 9HH | 6 Mar 2020 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Scobell Close RG2 9HH | 27 Jan 2020 | £300,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Scobell Close RG2 9HH | 20 Dec 2018 | £320,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Scobell Close RG2 9HH | 14 Dec 2018 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Scobell Close RG2 9HH | 12 Jan 2018 | £327,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Scobell Close RG2 9HH | 31 Mar 2017 | £312,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12, Scobell Close | £311,000 (Sep 2020) → £362,000 (Nov 2025) | +16% over 5 yrs |
| 9, Scobell Close | £325,000 (Dec 2018) → £420,000 (May 2025) | +29% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Scobell Close
Crime
96 crimes were reported within about a mile of Scobell Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Scobell Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Flood alert area
- Lower River Loddon Flood alert 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 Scobell Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Grove Church of England Primary School 404 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Shinfield Infant and Nursery School 303 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Oakbank School 300 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Vine Christian School 24 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 3–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Crosfields School 713 pupils | Other independent school | 2–16 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Geoffrey Field Infant School 313 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Geoffrey Field Junior School 357 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.1 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 Green Park station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
- Earley station 2.8 mi · 55 min walk
- Winnersh Triangle station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Church Lane (adj, Hollow Lane) 4 min walk
- Church Lane (opp, Hollow Lane) 4 min walk
- Clarendon Row (Adjacent, Bolton Drive) 5 min walk
- Clarendon Row (Opposite, Bolton Drive) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- South Reading & Shinfield Group Med Prac
Shinfield Medical Pract, School Green, Reading · 0.3 mi - Shinfield Medical Practice
Shinfield House, School Green, Reading · 0.3 mi - Swallowfield Medical Practice
The Street, Swallowfield, Reading · 2.0 mi - Long Barn Lane Surgery
22 Long Barn Lane, Whitley, Reading · 2.1 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 9 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 5.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 601 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 29.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 2.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,714 |
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 RG2
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- Flagstaff Road£334k
- Bolton Drive£411k
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- Maine Street£547k
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- Elgar Road£354k
- Garrett Drive£456k
- Whitley Wood Road£415k
- Tidman Road£420k
- Northumberland Avenue£441k
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