What kind of home is 8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS?

8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS?

8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS last sold for £180,000 in July 2007, around 19 years ago. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in June 2006, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2006 and July 2007, 8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS rose from £120,000 to £180,000, a change of £60,000. That works out to roughly +45.6% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS?

8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG21 3AS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS use?

The latest EPC at 8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS?

8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS in?

8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS sits in Basingstoke. It falls within the RG21 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (34% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS?

The closest primary school to 8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS is Rucstall Primary School (670m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Mary's College (487m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS?

The closest bus stop to 8 Grove Close, RG21 3AS is Westfield Road, 95m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Grove Close, Basingstoke, RG21 3AS

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Grove Close

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

8 Grove Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Basingstoke (RG21 3AS). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2015); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Held since July 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2006–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 45.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £267,000 is 48.3% above the 2007 sale price.

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
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

8 Grove Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from May 2015

EPC improved fromB83toD67

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (35 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Grove Close, Basingstoke, RG21 3AS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Grove Close 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.

8 Grove Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£267,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 45.6% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2007)

£180,000

Growth on file: 45.6% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

26 July 2007Most recent
£180,000
+50.0%over 1 year
27 June 2006
£120,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in RG21 3AS: £242,000 (2023–2023).

Nearby sales in RG21 3AS

6 Grove Close, Basingstoke, RG21 3AS
Sold Aug 2023
£242,000

On the street

Versus other Grove Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Grove Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

On par

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Basingstoke district page.

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Crime

9/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Westfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Queen Mary's College. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG21 3AS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG21 3AS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Grove Close, Basingstoke, RG21 3AS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.