What type of property is Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA?

Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA last change hands?

Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA last sold for £295,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £285,000 in January 2021, so prices have been flat over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA?

Across 2 sales between January 2021 and November 2024, Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA rose from £285,000 to £295,000, a change of £10,000. That works out to roughly +0.9% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA?

Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA located?

Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA sits in Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

Is Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA 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 Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA?

The closest primary school to Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA is Geoffrey Field Junior School (762m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hartland High School (995m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA?

The closest bus stop to Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, RG2 0DA is Worton Grange, 82m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, Reading, RG2 0DA

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor mid floor

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Overview

About Flat 8

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

Flat 8 is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 0DA). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft). At 65 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (65–73 m²). On EPC score it ranks last in the building (83 versus a best of 86). Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (October 2019) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average.

Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.9% per year. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £295,000.

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
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes

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.

Flat 8's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 8, 16 Ruston Close, Reading, RG2 0DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 8 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

Current estimate

£293,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.9% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£295,000

Growth on file: 0.9% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

28 November 2024Most recent
£295,000
+3.5%over 3 years
22 January 2021
£285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0DA: £307,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in RG2 0DA

On the street

Versus other Ruston Close homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for Flat 8 lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,538

Street avg £4,299

Above

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 0.9 t/year

Below

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 5 years

Strongly below

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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

Worton Grange — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Geoffrey Field Junior School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 0DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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