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12 Dovecote Road, Reading, RG2 8UJ

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
58 m²
624 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 12 Dovecote Road

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

12 Dovecote Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 8UJ). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Held since June 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2002–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £317,000 sits 78.6% above the 2010 sale of £177,500.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
Before you decide

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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)
Dec 2019

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Nov 2009
EPC improved fromD65toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%56%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Dovecote Road, Reading, RG2 8UJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Dovecote Road has no planning applications on record.

6

But the area is active

6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

12 Dovecote Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 8 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2010)

£177,500

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 June 2010Most recent

    £177,500

    +40.9%over 7 years

  2. 27 June 2002

    £126,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 8UJ: £330,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Dovecote Road homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 12 Dovecote Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,060

Street avg £4,131

Strongly below

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Dovecote Road

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

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£338k

1 Dovecote Road

RG2 8UJ

2 bed1 bath
£313k

1 Brybur Close

RG2 8HN

1 bed1 bath
£344k

1 Denbury Gardens

RG2 8LU

3 bed
£368k

1 Ashby Court

RG2 8PG

1 bed1 bath
£373k

1 Brayford Road

RG2 8LT

3 bed1 bath
£406k

1 Corinne Close

RG2 8AA

3 bed2 bath
£453k

1 Alandale Close

RG2 8JP

3 bed1 bath

1 Downham Court, Shinfield Road

RG2 8HP

2 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

Engineers Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 8UJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 8UJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 8UJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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