What type of property is 8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB?

8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What did 8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB sell for?

8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB last sold for £122,500 in July 2009, around 17 years ago. Before that, it sold for £86,000 in September 2000, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2000 and July 2009, 8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB rose from £86,000 to £122,500, a change of £36,500. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB?

8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB?

8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB located?

8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB sits in Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

Is 8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB?

The closest primary school to 8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB is New Christ Church Church of England Primary School (282m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (584m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB?

The closest bus stop to 8 Taynton Walk, RG2 0BB is Whitley Street, 107m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Taynton Walk, Reading, RG2 0BB

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Taynton Walk

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

8 Taynton Walk is a two-bedroom detached house in Reading (RG2 0BB). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 56 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (56–101 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average.

Held since July 2009 — that's 17 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 2000–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £201,000 sits 64.1% above the 2009 sale of £122,500.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

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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 3)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2013from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromC71toD64

Mar 2024from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromD64toC71

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Taynton Walk, Reading, RG2 0BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Taynton Walk has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

14 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 fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2009)

£122,500

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

5 July 2009Most recent
£122,500
+42.4%over 8 years
21 September 2000
£86,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0BB: £185,000 (2019–2010).

Nearby sales in RG2 0BB

On the street

Versus other Taynton Walk homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 8 Taynton Walk runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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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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.

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Whitley Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

New Christ Church Church of England Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG2 0BB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 0BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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