What kind of home is 2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG?

2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG last change hands?

2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG last sold for £450,000 in March 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £290,000 in October 2010, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2010 and March 2022, 2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG rose from £290,000 to £450,000, a change of £160,000. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in June 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG?

2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 2BG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG use?

The latest EPC at 2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG?

2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG in?

2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG?

Police records around 2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 30% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG?

The closest primary school to 2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG is Katesgrove Primary School (271m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (684m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG?

The closest bus stop to 2 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG is Katesgrove Lane, 182m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Sailcloth Close, Reading, RG1 2BG

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Sailcloth Close

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

2 Sailcloth Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2BG). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (July 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

At 79 m² it sits well below the postcode median (124 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2010–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£529/sq ft) was about 83.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £450,000 in March 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromB84toC77

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Sailcloth Close, Reading, RG1 2BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Sailcloth Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

22 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£468,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£450,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

2 March 2022Most recent
£450,000
+55.2%over 11 years
7 October 2010
£290,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 2BG: £450,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in RG1 2BG

On the street

Versus other Sailcloth Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2 Sailcloth Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,696

Street avg £3,534

Strongly above

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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

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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

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Katesgrove Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Katesgrove Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 2BG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 2BG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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