When did 355 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP last change hands?

355 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP last sold for £109,950 in March 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £53,250 in May 1996, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 355 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP?

Across 2 sales between May 1996 and March 2000, 355 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP rose from £53,250 to £109,950, a change of £56,700. That works out to roughly +20.8% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is 355 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP?

355 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP is in council tax band C.

Where is 355 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP located?

355 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP sits in Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 355 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP?

Police records around 355 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP 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 355 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP?

The closest primary school to 355 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP is The Palmer Primary Academy (164m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Reading Girls' School (642m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 355 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP?

The closest bus stop to 355 Elgar Road South, RG2 0DP is Elgar Road, 104m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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355 Elgar Road South, Reading, RG2 0DP

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 355 Elgar Road South

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

355 Elgar Road South is a property in Reading (RG2 0DP). It has council tax band C.

It hasn't traded since March 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 20.8% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 355 Elgar Road South, Reading, RG2 0DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

355 Elgar Road South 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.

355 Elgar Road South has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Last sold (2000)

£109,950

Growth on file: 20.8% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2000Most recent
£109,950
+106.5%over 3 years
30 May 1996
£53,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0DP: £285,000 (2024–2019).

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Area

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Elgar Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Palmer Primary Academy. 36 schools nearby.

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 0DP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

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