What type of property is 8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG?

8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG last change hands?

8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG last sold for £260,000 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £55,000 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between August 1996 and July 2019, 8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG rose from £55,000 to £260,000, a change of £205,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG?

8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG21 8XG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG heated?

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

Are there any planning records for 8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG?

8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG has council approval for rear extension granted in August 2002 under ref. BDB/52929. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG?

8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG located?

8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG sits in Basingstoke. It falls within the RG21 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG 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 8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG?

The closest primary school to 8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG is Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery (526m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Basingstoke College of Technology (191m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Longcroft Close, RG21 8XG is BCOT, 225m away. The nearest rail option is Basingstoke Rail Station, 906m away.

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8 Longcroft Close, Basingstoke, RG21 8XG

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Longcroft Close

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

8 Longcroft Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Basingstoke (RG21 8XG). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Sold July 2019 for £260,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2002. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £317,000 is 21.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£335/sq ft) was about 49.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Feb 2013

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Longcroft Close, Basingstoke, RG21 8XG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Longcroft Close has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 8 Longcroft Close, Basingstoke, RG21 8XG

1decisions1extensions4nearby

Aug 2002
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Erection of a rear conservatory
Extension
Reference
BDB/52929
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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 Longcroft Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£260,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

25 July 2019Most recent
£260,000
+54.8%over 12 years
5 January 2007
£168,000
+94.2%over 7 years
20 December 1999
£86,500
+57.3%over 3 years
1 August 1996
£55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG21 8XG: £282,500 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in RG21 8XG

On the street

Versus other Longcroft Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 8 Longcroft Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,611

Street avg £3,036

On par

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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Crime

9/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

BCOT — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Basingstoke College of Technology. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG21 8XG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG21 8XG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

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