What type of property is 31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN?

31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN?

31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN last sold for £267,500 in April 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £150,000 in June 2008, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2008 and April 2017, 31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN rose from £150,000 to £267,500, a change of £117,500. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN?

The current EPC rating for 31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN?

31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN?

31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN has 2 planning records on file (2 refused), most recent in April 2008. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN?

31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN is in council tax band D.

Where is 31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN located?

31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN sits in Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

Is 31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN in a safe area?

Police records around 31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN?

The closest primary school to 31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN is Geoffrey Field Junior School (453m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hartland High School (749m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN?

The closest bus stop to 31 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PN is Holiday Inn, 179m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PN

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Whitley Wood Lane

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

31 Whitley Wood Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 8PN). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2008–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £365,000 is 36.4% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£276/sq ft) was about 30.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in April 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Nov 2008

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

2 applications on record at 31 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PN

2decisions16documents6nearby

Flagged:Subdivision

Apr 2008
SubdivisionFull
Outcome in report
Conversion of single dwelling to form 2 self-contained flats
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
PL/07/1494
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SubdivisionApr 2008Decision

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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.

31 Whitley Wood Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£365,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£267,500

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

11 April 2017Most recent
£267,500
+78.3%over 8 years
24 June 2008
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 8PN: £270,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in RG2 8PN

On the street

Versus other Whitley Wood Lane homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 31 Whitley Wood Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,972

Street avg £2,125

Strongly above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Holiday Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Geoffrey Field Junior School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG2 8PN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 8PN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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