What type of property is 8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL?

8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL is a detached house.

What energy rating does 8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL?

8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (1,378 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL?

8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL located?

8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL sits in Arborfield, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

Is 8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL 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 8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL?

The closest primary school to 8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL is The Coombes Church of England Primary School (1.6km), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bohunt School Wokingham (624m).

What transport links are near 8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Biggs Lane, RG2 9LL is Biggs Lane, 335m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Biggs Lane, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9LL

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

128 m²

1378 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Biggs Lane

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

8 Biggs Lane is a detached house in Arborfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9LL). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). One historical planning record sits against the property in 2023.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromD63toC69

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Biggs Lane, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 8 Biggs Lane, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9LL

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Nov 2023
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Regulation 14(2) notification for works to protected tree(s) TPO 1445/2012, T17 T412 (T17 on TPO), Sycamore - initially Fell to ground Level, now down for clearing (unprotected) fallen trees adjacent to the TPO.
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
232709
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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.

8 Biggs Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£657,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Biggs Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Biggs Lane stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 64 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Reading report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Biggs Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Bohunt School Wokingham. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG2 9LL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9LL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low

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70 dB

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