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2 Benson Close, Reading, RG2 7LP

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
109 m²
1173 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 2 Benson Close

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

2 Benson Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Reading (RG2 7LP). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2024 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £507,000 is 10.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£390/sq ft) was about 69.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £457,500. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

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(1 of 2)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from May 2024
EPC improved fromD65toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Benson Close, Reading, RG2 7LP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Benson Close, Reading, RG2 7LP

0decisions1extensions14documents12nearby
  1. Dec 2024
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Ground floor side extension. New first floor bedroom windows. Alterations to landscaping including retaining wall and small area of hardstanding to side of property.

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/24/1436
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  • The 14 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

2 Benson Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£507,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£457,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 October 2024Most recent

    £457,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 7LP: £430,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Benson Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2 Benson Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,197

Street avg £2,841

Above

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Benson Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

327/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Leighton Park Copse — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Reading Girls' School. 27 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG2 7LP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 7LP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 7LP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Benson Close, Reading, RG2 7LP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.