What was the last sold price for 34 Elgar Road, RG2 0BJ?

34 Elgar Road, RG2 0BJ last sold for £80,000 in April 2008, around 18 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,000 in August 1995, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 34 Elgar Road, RG2 0BJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1995 and April 2008, 34 Elgar Road, RG2 0BJ rose from £59,000 to £80,000, a change of £21,000. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 34 Elgar Road, RG2 0BJ?

34 Elgar Road, RG2 0BJ 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 34 Elgar Road, RG2 0BJ located?

34 Elgar Road, RG2 0BJ sits in Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

Is 34 Elgar Road, RG2 0BJ in a safe area?

Police records around 34 Elgar Road, RG2 0BJ 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 34 Elgar Road, RG2 0BJ?

The closest primary school to 34 Elgar Road, RG2 0BJ is Katesgrove Primary School (186m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kendrick School (706m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 34 Elgar Road, RG2 0BJ?

The closest bus stop to 34 Elgar Road, RG2 0BJ is Katesgrove Lane, 88m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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34 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BJ

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 34 Elgar Road

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

34 Elgar Road is a property in Reading (RG2 0BJ). It has council tax band B.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in April 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1995–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34 Elgar Road, Reading, RG2 0BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

34 Elgar Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Last sold (2008)

£80,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

10 April 2008Most recent
£80,000
+35.6%over 12 years
9 August 1995
£59,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0BJ: £405,000 (2023–2021).

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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

Katesgrove Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Katesgrove Primary School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 0BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.1dB

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