What type of property is 40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY?

40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY?

40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY last sold for £121,000 in August 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in May 2010, so prices have been flat over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2010 and August 2011, 40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY fell from £125,000 to £121,000, a change of £4,000. That works out to roughly -2.6% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY?

The current EPC rating for 40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY?

40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG21 3BY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY?

40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY 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.

Where is 40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY located?

40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY sits in Basingstoke. It falls within the RG21 postcode district in Hampshire.

How safe is the area around 40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY?

Police records around 40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY 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.

Which schools serve 40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY?

The closest primary school to 40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY is St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (874m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Queen Mary's College (740m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY?

The closest bus stop to 40 Skippetts Gardens, RG21 3BY is Golden Lion, 286m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Skippetts Gardens, Basingstoke, RG21 3BY

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40 Skippetts Gardens

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

40 Skippetts Gardens is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Basingstoke (RG21 3BY). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. At 42 m² this is the 5th smallest of 80 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–113 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

At 42 m² it sits well below the postcode median (67 m² across 79 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in August 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years. Across 2010–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £139,000 is 14.9% above the 2011 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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

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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.

40 Skippetts Gardens's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2011from Jun 2011

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Aug 2022from Jul 2011

Low Energy Lighting

20%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Skippetts Gardens, Basingstoke, RG21 3BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Skippetts Gardens 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.

40 Skippetts Gardens changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£139,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.6% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2011)

£121,000

Growth on file: -2.6% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

16 August 2011Most recent
£121,000
-3.2%over 1 year
16 May 2010
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG21 3BY: £190,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in RG21 3BY

On the street

Versus other Skippetts Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 51 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

40 Skippetts Gardens is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,881

Street avg £2,586

On par

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

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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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Crime

9/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Golden Lion — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Queen Mary's College. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG21 3BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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