What kind of home is 2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF?

2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF?

2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF last sold for £375,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £62,000 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 1996 and March 2025, 2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF rose from £62,000 to £375,000, a change of £313,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF?

The current EPC rating for 2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF?

2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF use?

The latest EPC at 2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF?

2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in July 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF?

2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF in?

2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF sits in Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF?

Police records around 2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF 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.

What schools are near 2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF?

The closest primary school to 2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF is Whiteknights Primary School (96m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hartland High School (1.3km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF?

The closest bus stop to 2 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF is The Maidens, 134m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Devitt Close, Reading, RG2 8EF

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Devitt Close

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

2 Devitt Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 8EF). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £375,000 in March 2025. One planning record on file: a garage conversion approved in 2024. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£452/sq ft) was about 112.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageIntegral
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2018

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Devitt Close, Reading, RG2 8EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Devitt Close, Reading, RG2 8EF

1decisions1extensions8documents6nearby

Jul 2024
Garage ConversionOutline
Outcome in report
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed conversion of the garage to habitable accommodation with associated changes to fenestration.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
241366
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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.

Price for 2 Devitt Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£409,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£375,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

28 March 2025Most recent
£375,000
+101.6%over 12 years
18 January 2013
£186,000
+200.0%over 16 years
14 August 1996
£62,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 8EF: £359,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in RG2 8EF

On the street

Versus other Devitt Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

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

Price per m²

£4,870

Street avg £3,045

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

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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

The Maidens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Whiteknights Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG2 8EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 8EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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