What type of property is 55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL?

55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL last change hands?

55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL last sold for £195,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £115,000 in December 2002, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL?

Across 2 sales between December 2002 and February 2025, 55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL rose from £115,000 to £195,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL have?

The current EPC rating for 55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL?

55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG21 5RL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL heated?

The latest EPC at 55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL?

55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL 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 55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL located?

55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL sits in Basingstoke. It falls within the RG21 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL in a safe area?

Police records around 55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL 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 55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL?

The closest primary school to 55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL is South View Infant and Nursery School (326m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Vyne Community School (855m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL?

The closest bus stop to 55 Forsythia Walk, RG21 5RL is Oakridge Centre, 135m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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55 Forsythia Walk, Oakridge Village, Basingstoke, RG21 5RL

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 2nd

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 55 Forsythia Walk

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

55 Forsythia Walk is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Basingstoke (RG21 5RL). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 67 m² this is the 12th smallest of 29 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 51–128 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

Most recent transfer was February 2025 at £195,000 — fresh data. Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£270/sq ft) was about 29.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 67 m² it's 16.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (80 m² median across 28 EPCs).

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingYes
BalconyYes

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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)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromB81toC76

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

27%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 55 Forsythia Walk, Oakridge Village, Basingstoke, RG21 5RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

55 Forsythia Walk has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

55 Forsythia Walk valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£201,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£195,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

25 February 2025Most recent
£195,000
+69.6%over 22 years
20 December 2002
£115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG21 5RL: £275,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in RG21 5RL

On the street

Versus other Forsythia Walk homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

55 Forsythia Walk is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,910

Street avg £2,570

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

£211k

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1 Gordon Close

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1 Cherry Tree Walk, Oakridge Village

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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

0.1 km

Oakridge Centre — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

South View Infant and Nursery School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG21 5RL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG21 5RL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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