What did 1b, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ sell for?

1b, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ last sold for £200,000 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £96,000 in July 2006, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1b, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2006 and April 2014, 1b, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ rose from £96,000 to £200,000, a change of £104,000. That works out to roughly +9.9% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 1b, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ?

1b, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1b, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ in?

1b, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ sits in Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1b, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ?

Police records around 1b, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ 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 1b, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ?

The closest primary school to 1b, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ is Geoffrey Field Junior School (553m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hartland High School (976m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1b, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ?

The closest bus stop to 1b, Dovecote Road, RG2 8UJ is Engineers Court, 115m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1b, Dovecote Road, Reading, RG2 8UJ

Bedrooms

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 1b

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

1b is a two-bedroom property in Reading (RG2 8UJ). It has council tax band C.

12 years since the last transfer (April 2014). Across 2006–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.9% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1b, Dovecote Road, Reading, RG2 8UJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1b has no planning applications on record.

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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2006.

Last sold (2014)

£200,000

Growth on file: 9.9% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

27 April 2014Most recent
£200,000
+108.3%over 7 years
25 July 2006
£96,000

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

Nearby sales in RG2 8UJ

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Comparables

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Area

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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.

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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· 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

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