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7 Benson Close, Reading, RG2 7LP

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
99 m²
1066 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 7 Benson Close

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

7 Benson Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Reading (RG2 7LP). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Held since September 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £433,000 sits 82% above the 2005 sale of £237,950.

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
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Benson Close

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2018from Dec 2008
Low Energy Lighting
18%45%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2022from Oct 2018
EPC improved fromD68toC69
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

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

7 Benson Close has no planning applications on record.

18

But the area is active

18 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£433,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.4% per year over 9 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2005)

£237,950

Growth on file: 12.4% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 September 2005Most recent

    £237,950

    +201.2%over 9 years

  2. 15 March 1996

    £79,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 7LP: £430,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Benson Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 7 Benson Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,404

Street avg £2,939

On par

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 101 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 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 · every report is £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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£418k

1 Cintra View, Northumberland Avenue

RG2 7QU

3 bed2 bath
£786k

1 Cintra Avenue

RG2 7AU

4 bed
£407k

1 Corbridge Road

RG2 7TX

3 bed
£462k

1 Cressingham Road

RG2 7RS

3 bed1 bath
£389k

1 Barnsdale Road

RG2 7JJ

3 bed1 bath
£352k

1 Bigbury Gardens

RG2 7LD

3 bed1 bath
£342k

1 Blagdon Road

RG2 7NR

3 bed
£378k

1 Cintra Close

RG2 7AL

2 bed
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.
Full Reading report

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

Crime

6/mo

Steady 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 7 Benson Close, Reading, RG2 7LP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.