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26 Alandale Close, Reading, RG2 8JP

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 26 Alandale Close

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

26 Alandale Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 8JP). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2019–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £395,000 is 16.9% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£424/sq ft) was about 81% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £338,000 in March 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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 gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Alandale 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)
Apr 2021

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Sept 2019
EPC improved fromD59toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Alandale Close, Reading, RG2 8JP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Alandale Close has no planning applications on record.

6

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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£395,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.6% per year over 2 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2022)

£338,000

Growth on file: 10.6% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 March 2022Most recent

    £338,000

    +26.1%over 2 years

  2. 21 November 2019

    £268,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 8JP: £312,500 (2025–2019).

On the street

Versus other Alandale Close homes

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

On years held, 26 Alandale Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,568

Street avg £3,529

Above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Alandale 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.
£406k

1 Corinne Close

RG2 8AA

3 bed2 bath
£373k

1 Brayford Road

RG2 8LT

3 bed1 bath
£453k

1 Alandale Close

RG2 8JP

3 bed1 bath
£344k

1 Denbury Gardens

RG2 8LU

3 bed
£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

Wentworth Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Geoffrey Field Junior School. 20 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 8JP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 8JP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 8JP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

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 26 Alandale Close, Reading, RG2 8JP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.