What kind of home is 22 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF?

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

What did 22 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF sell for?

22 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF last sold for £174,000 in June 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £76,000 in September 1997, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 22 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1997 and June 2005, 22 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF rose from £76,000 to £174,000, a change of £98,000. That works out to roughly +11.3% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 22 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF have?

The current EPC rating for 22 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 22 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF?

22 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 22 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF use?

The latest EPC at 22 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 22 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF?

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

Which area is 22 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF in?

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

How safe is the area around 22 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF?

Police records around 22 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 22 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF?

The closest primary school to 22 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.

What is the nearest station to 22 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF?

The closest bus stop to 22 Devitt Close, RG2 8EF is The Maidens, 134m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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22 Devitt Close, Reading, RG2 8EF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 22 Devitt Close

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

22 Devitt Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 8EF). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Held since June 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £351,000 sits 101.7% above the 2005 sale of £174,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageEn bloc
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 Devitt Close, Reading, RG2 8EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 Devitt Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£351,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.3% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£174,000

Growth on file: 11.3% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

2 June 2005Most recent
£174,000
+128.9%over 7 years
3 September 1997
£76,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 8EF: £370,000 (2025–2022).

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.

On years held, 22 Devitt Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,384

Street avg £3,176

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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.

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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