Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
26 Durham Close, Reading, RG2 8NS
5 sales on record3 planning records
Estimated value
£373,000
- Since the 2021 sale (£340,000)+10%
- Against RG2 8NS's recent median (£270,000)+38%
Newest record on this page: November 2021. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
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
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£373,000
- Against its 2021 sale (£340,000)+10%
- Against RG2 8NS's recent median (£270,000)+38%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 26 Durham Close is modelled from its 95 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 8NS. 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
95 m² from the EPC lodged in February 2017
Sales of this home
5 sales recorded, the latest in 2021
Recent sales in RG2 8NS
5 sales, median £270,000 (2021–2001)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: November 2021 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 3 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.
26 Durham Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.
Sales timeline
1 November 2021Most recent
£340,000
+11.5%over 4 years28 September 2017
£305,000
+107.5%over 13 years23 January 2004
£147,000
+20.5%over 2 years18 January 2002
£122,000
+48.8%over 3 years20 September 1998
£82,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 8NS: £270,000 (2021–2001).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 26 Durham Close, Reading, RG2 8NS. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
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- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
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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.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
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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)
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
Certificate validity
Valid until 16 February 2027
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
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
- Apr 2004Garage ConversionFullOutcome 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
- More recent applications — locked
- Garage ConversionApr 2005Decision
- Garage ConversionApr 2004Decision
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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
Floor Area
95 m²
Street avg 51 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 2.5 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
Brayford Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Christ The King Catholic Primary School. 21 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Christ The King Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary63m
- Geoffrey Field Junior SchoolPrimary202m
- Geoffrey Field Infant SchoolPrimary202m
- Hartland High SchoolSecondary312m
Nearest stops
- Brayford RoadBus stop136m
- Gratton RoadBus stop154m
- Ambrook RoadBus stop268m
- Greenfields RoadBus stop303m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,694 reports37%
- Shoplifting638 reports14%
- Anti-social Behaviour466 reports10%
- Other Theft373 reports8%
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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· 07:00 – 23:00
50.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.4dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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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 26 Durham Close is modelled from its 95 m² EPC floor area, its 5 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 8NS. 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. 5 sales are recorded for 26 Durham Close. 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 26 Durham Close was lodged in February 2017 at band C and is valid until February 2027. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to 26 Durham Close. 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 21 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG2 8NS, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 26 Durham Close 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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