What kind of home is 8 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG?

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

When did 8 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG last change hands?

8 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG last sold for £268,000 in September 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. 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 8 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG?

8 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 34% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG1 2BG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG use?

The latest EPC at 8 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG?

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

Which area is 8 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG in?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG?

Police records around 8 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 8 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

How well connected is 8 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Sailcloth Close, RG1 2BG is Katesgrove Lane, 182m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Sailcloth Close, Reading, RG1 2BG

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Sailcloth Close

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

8 Sailcloth Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG1 2BG). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (July 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). The home occupies a corner plot.

It hasn't traded since September 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £429,000 sits 60.1% above the 2010 sale of £268,000. At 82 m² it sits well below the postcode median (124 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

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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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromB84toC78

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Sailcloth Close, Reading, RG1 2BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Current estimate

£429,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£268,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 September 2010Most recent
£268,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 2BG: £450,000 (2023–2019).

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.

On years held, 8 Sailcloth Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,268

Street avg £3,721

Below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 River Road

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1 Katesgrove Lane

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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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