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8 Benson Close, Reading, RG2 7LP

3 sales on record6 planning records
Bedrooms
4
Council tax
Band D
Overview

About 8 Benson Close

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

8 Benson Close is a four-bedroom property in Reading (RG2 7LP). It has council tax band D. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since January 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 6 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1995–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.3% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • 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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Benson Close, Reading, RG2 7LP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Benson Close has 4 separate extension applications on the council record.

6 applications on record at 8 Benson Close, Reading, RG2 7LP

6decisions4extensions53documents18nearby
  1. Jul 2017
    New BuildFull
    Outcome in report

    A new build 3 bedroom house beside the existing No 8 Benson Close

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/17/0609
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 6 applications on this property in full, plus 18 notable nearby
  • The 53 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.

8 Benson Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Last sold (2008)

£295,000

Growth on file: 10.3% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 January 2008Most recent

    £295,000

    +151.1%over 9 years

  2. 12 February 1998

    £117,500

    +38.2%over 2 years

  3. 23 May 1995

    £85,000

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

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Benson Close

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

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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
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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.
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.

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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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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