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8 Stanshawe Road, Reading, RG1 1PB

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
117 m²
1259 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 8 Stanshawe Road

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

8 Stanshawe Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 1PB). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

At 117 m² the property is well over the postcode median (76 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £430,000 — fresh data. Across 1995–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£341/sq ft) was about 92.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Oct 2009
EPC improved fromD63toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
63%92%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor MaisonetteFreeholdEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Stanshawe Road, Reading, RG1 1PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A HMO conversion application was refused at 8 Stanshawe Road in 2026.

2 applications on record at 8 Stanshawe Road, Reading, RG1 1PB

1 live now
1decisions1extensions26documents2nearby
Flagged:RetrospectiveHMO conversionChange of use
  1. Feb 2026
    HMOFull
    Outcome in report

    Proposed change of use of the building to a 10 bedrooms HMO and proposed erection of a rear dormer extension.

    ExtensionChange of Use
    Documents
    23 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/25/1506
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 26 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Stanshawe Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£440,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 30 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£430,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 30 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 July 2025Most recent

    £430,000

    +394.3%over 30 years

  2. 17 May 1995

    £87,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 1PB: £313,000 (2023–2018).

On the street

Versus other Stanshawe Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 8 Stanshawe Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Above

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Stanshawe Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearbyA planning decision worth checking

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£289k

1 Belmont Court, Vachel Road

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£285k

1 Tanfields, Vachel Road

RG1 1NX

2 bed1 bath
£283k

11 Stanshawe Road

RG1 1PB

2 bed1 bath
£272k

10 Belmont Court, Vachel Road

RG1 1NS

2 bed2 bath
£271k

11 Belmont Court, Vachel Road

RG1 1NS

2 bed2 bath
£259k

10 Tanfields, Vachel Road

RG1 1NX

2 bed2 bath
£257k

11 Tanfields, Vachel Road

RG1 1NX

2 bed
£374k

10 Sackville Street

RG1 1NT

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Reading district page.
Full Reading report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

South West Interchange — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Civitas Academy. 34 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 1PB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG1 1PB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 1PB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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