Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
49 Havergate Way, Reading, RG2 0FX
Estimated value
£525,000
- Since the 2008 sale (£332,000)+58%
- Against RG2 0FX's recent median (£339,000)+55%
Newest record on this page: October 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
137 m²
1475 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£525,000
- Against its 2008 sale (£332,000)+58%
- Against RG2 0FX's recent median (£339,000)+55%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 49 Havergate Way is modelled from its 137 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 0FX. 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
137 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2019
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2008
Recent sales in RG2 0FX
5 sales, median £339,000 (2025–2020)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: October 2025 | 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.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Sales timeline
10 September 2008Most recent
£332,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0FX: £339,000 (2025–2020).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 49 Havergate Way, Reading, RG2 0FX. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- 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 49 Havergate Way
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
49 Havergate Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Reading (RG2 0FX). It has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (around 1475 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
Held since September 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. At 137 m² the property is well over the postcode median (98 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £525,000 sits 58.1% above the 2008 sale of £332,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£225/sq ft) was about 15.2% below the postcode norm.
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
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- StudyYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- DrivewayYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate
Sept 2019EPC Rating
A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 26 September 2029
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 49 Havergate Way, Reading, RG2 0FX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
49 Havergate Way 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 Havergate Way homes
Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 49 Havergate Way stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,423
Street avg £3,056
Floor Area
137 m²
Street avg 91 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 2.0 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
0.0 km
Central Piazza — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School. 25 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Whitley Park Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary558m
- Reading Girls' SchoolSecondary1.1km
- Hartland High SchoolSecondary1.1km
- The Palmer Primary AcademyPrimary1.2km
Nearest stops
- Central PiazzaBus stop48m
- Hilton HotelBus stop177m
- Manor Farm RoadBus stop198m
- Kennet Island turnBus stop286m
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 0FX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.2dB
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 49 Havergate Way is modelled from its 137 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 0FX. 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 49 Havergate Way. 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 49 Havergate Way was lodged in September 2019 at band C and is valid until September 2029. 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 49 Havergate Way. 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 25 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG2 0FX, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 49 Havergate Way is in council tax band E. 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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