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26 Durham Close, Reading, RG2 8NS

5 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
95 m²
1023 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 26 Durham Close

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

26 Durham Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG2 8NS). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 95 m² the property is well over the postcode median (37 m² across 20 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Sold November 2021 for £340,000. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 3 refused. Across 1998–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year.

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
  • Cul-de-sacYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Durham 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 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2017from Apr 2014
EPC improved fromE53toC71
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Ventilation
ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

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

3 applications on record at 26 Durham Close, Reading, RG2 8NS

3decisions3extensions6nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Apr 2004
    Garage ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use from single residential property to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) with conversion of garage to a habitable room

    HMO
    Reference
    PL/04/0338
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Garage ConversionDecision
  4. Garage ConversionDecision

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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.

26 Durham Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£347,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£340,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 November 2021Most recent

    £340,000

    +11.5%over 4 years

  2. 28 September 2017

    £305,000

    +107.5%over 13 years

  3. 23 January 2004

    £147,000

    +20.5%over 2 years

  4. 18 January 2002

    £122,000

    +48.8%over 3 years

  5. 20 September 1998

    £82,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 8NS: £270,000 (2021–2001).

On the street

Versus other Durham Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 Durham Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,579

Street avg £2,895

Above

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 26 Durham 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

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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
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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.
Full Reading report

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Brayford Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Christ The King Catholic Primary School. 21 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 8NS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 8NS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 8NS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

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 Durham Close, Reading, RG2 8NS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.