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3 Devitt Close, Reading, RG2 8EF

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
78 m²
840 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Devitt Close

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

3 Devitt Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 8EF). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in July 2010. Across 1995–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £352,000 sits 85.3% above the 2010 sale of £190,000.

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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Devitt 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 2)
Feb 2025

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromD63toC70
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Devitt Close, Reading, RG2 8EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Devitt Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

6 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.

3 Devitt Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£352,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.6% per year over 15 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2010)

£190,000

Growth on file: 7.6% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 July 2010Most recent

    £190,000

    +206.5%over 15 years

  2. 27 March 1995

    £62,000

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

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 habitable rooms, 3 Devitt Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,436

Street avg £3,173

Below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Devitt Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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.
£344k

1 Denbury Gardens

RG2 8LU

3 bed
£373k

1 Brayford Road

RG2 8LT

3 bed1 bath
£406k

1 Corinne Close

RG2 8AA

3 bed2 bath
£453k

1 Alandale Close

RG2 8JP

3 bed1 bath
£338k

1 Dovecote Road

RG2 8UJ

2 bed1 bath
£602k

1 Devitt Close

RG2 8EF

4 bed3 bath
£368k

1 Ashby Court

RG2 8PG

1 bed1 bath
£313k

1 Brybur Close

RG2 8HN

1 bed1 bath
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

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.

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 8EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 8EF

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Devitt Close, Reading, RG2 8EF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.