Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
174 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8LQ
Extendable2 planning records
Estimated value
£350,000
- Since the 2019 sale (£245,000)+43%
- Against RG2 8LQ's recent median (£160,000)+119%
Newest record on this page: August 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
75 m²
807 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£350,000
- Against its 2019 sale (£245,000)+43%
- Against RG2 8LQ's recent median (£160,000)+119%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 174 Whitley Wood Road is modelled from its 75 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 8LQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
75 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2019
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2019
Recent sales in RG2 8LQ
5 sales, median £160,000 (2023–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: August 2023 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
174 Whitley Wood Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
22 February 2019Most recent
£245,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 8LQ: £160,000 (2023–2021).
Nearby sales in RG2 8LQ
166f, Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8LQ
Sold Aug 2023
£160,000166e, Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8LQ
Sold Apr 2023
£80,000166b, Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8LQ
Sold Apr 2023
£160,000192 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8LQ
Sold May 2021
£420,000Berwyn House, Flat 4, 170 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8LQ
Sold Jan 2021
£170,000
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 174 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8LQ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 174 Whitley Wood Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
174 Whitley Wood Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 8LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2018 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £350,000 is 42.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£303/sq ft) was about 74.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £245,000 in February 2019.
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
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
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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)
Oct 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 13 October 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2019from Sept 2018
EPC improved fromG18toC70
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler
Upgraded to gas central heating
Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
11%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 174 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 applications on record at 174 Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8LQ
2decisions2extensions6documents6nearby
- Jun 2019ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property
Proposed single and part 2 storey rear extension and summer house / Garden store
- Documents
- 3 docs on file
- Reference
- PL/19/0401
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionJun 2019Decision
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- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
- All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
- The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Versus other Whitley Wood Road homes
Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Floor Area for 174 Whitley Wood Road lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,267
Street avg £2,861
Floor Area
75 m²
Street avg 107 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 3.7 t/year
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.
Crime
327/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Woodside Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Geoffrey Field Junior School. 17 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Geoffrey Field Junior SchoolPrimary296m
- Geoffrey Field Infant SchoolPrimary296m
- Christ The King Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary416m
- Hartland High SchoolSecondary737m
Nearest stops
- Woodside WayBus stop69m
- Northumberland Avenue TerminusBus stop133m
- Gratton RoadBus stop317m
- Greenfields RoadBus stop326m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,694 reports37%
- Shoplifting638 reports14%
- Anti-social Behaviour466 reports10%
- Other Theft373 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG2 8LQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 174 Whitley Wood Road is modelled from its 75 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 8LQ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 174 Whitley Wood Road. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 174 Whitley Wood Road was lodged in October 2019 at band C and is valid until October 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 174 Whitley Wood Road. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 17 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG2 8LQ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 174 Whitley Wood Road is in council tax band C. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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