Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
242 Elgar Road South, Reading, RG2 0BW
Estimated value
£358,000
- Since the 2000 sale (£104,950)+241%
- Against RG2 0BW's recent median (£360,000)-1%
Newest record on this page: June 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£358,000
- Against its 2000 sale (£104,950)+241%
- Against RG2 0BW's recent median (£360,000)-1%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 242 Elgar Road South is modelled from its 71 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 0BW. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
71 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2026
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2000
Recent sales in RG2 0BW
5 sales, median £360,000 (2026–2022)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: February 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
242 Elgar Road South's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).
Sales timeline
27 January 2000Most recent
£104,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0BW: £360,000 (2026–2022).
Nearby sales in RG2 0BW
What this page doesn't show
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- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 242 Elgar Road South
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
242 Elgar Road South is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 0BW). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It hasn't traded since January 2000, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £358,000 sits 241.1% above the 2000 sale of £104,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£137/sq ft) was about 37.3% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs).
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
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
Current Certificate
Jun 2026EPC Rating
A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 19 June 2036
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 242 Elgar Road South, Reading, RG2 0BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
242 Elgar Road South has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
14 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Elgar Road South homes
Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
242 Elgar Road South is notably below the street on habitable rooms.
Price per m²
£1,478
Street avg £3,146
Floor Area
71 m²
Street avg 76 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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.
Crime
327/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Rose Kiln Lane North — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
New Christ Church Church of England Primary School. 35 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- New Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary280m
- The Palmer Primary AcademyPrimary506m
- Katesgrove Primary SchoolPrimary746m
- Coley Primary SchoolPrimary887m
Nearest stops
- Rose Kiln Lane NorthBus stop314m
- Admirals CourtBus stop461m
- Elgar RoadBus stop473m
- Christchurch GardensBus stop487m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,694 reports37%
- Shoplifting638 reports14%
- Anti-social Behaviour466 reports10%
- Other Theft373 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG2 0BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.6dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 242 Elgar Road South is modelled from its 71 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 0BW. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 242 Elgar Road South. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 242 Elgar Road South was lodged in June 2026 at band C and is valid until June 2036. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 242 Elgar Road South. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 35 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG2 0BW, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 242 Elgar Road South is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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