What kind of home is 79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW?

79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW sell for?

79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW last sold for £332,000 in December 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £233,000 in February 2007, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2007 and December 2019, 79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW rose from £233,000 to £332,000, a change of £99,000. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW have?

The current EPC rating for 79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW?

79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG2 8PW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW use?

The latest EPC at 79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW had any planning applications?

79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW has 4 planning records on file (2 approved, 2 refused), most recent in March 2005. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW?

79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW is in council tax band C.

Which area is 79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW in?

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

What is crime like near 79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW?

Police records around 79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW 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.

What schools are near 79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW?

The closest primary school to 79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW is Geoffrey Field Junior School (446m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hartland High School (865m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW?

The closest bus stop to 79 Whitley Wood Lane, RG2 8PW is Spencer Road, 106m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

79 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PW

4 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 79 Whitley Wood Lane

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

79 Whitley Wood Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 8PW). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2007–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £401,000 is 20.8% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£372/sq ft) was about 50.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Last sale on file: £332,000 in December 2019.

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
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

GarageDetached

Building

RefurbishedYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 79 Whitley Wood Lane

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

The data behind every report

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.

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £695 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 79 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 applications on record at 79 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PW

4decisions27documents6nearby

Dec 2004
New BuildFull
Outcome in report
Construction of 1 x 4 bedroom terrace house, 3 x 3 bedroom terrace houses and 2 x 2 bedroom maisonettes to the rear of 73-79 Whitley Wood Lane
Reference
PL/04/1393
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
New BuildMar 2005Decision
New BuildMar 2005Decision

+ 1 more application in the report

Unlock 79 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PW's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
The 27 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£401,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 13 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2019)

£332,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

4 December 2019Most recent
£332,000
+42.5%over 12 years
9 February 2007
£233,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 8PW: £412,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in RG2 8PW

On the street

Versus other Whitley Wood Lane homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

79 Whitley Wood Lane is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£4,000

Street avg £3,375

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 79 Whitley Wood Lane

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

The data behind every report

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

Spencer Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Geoffrey Field Junior School. 17 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 8PW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 8PW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

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 79 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.