What kind of home is 42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF?

42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF last change hands?

42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF last sold for £420,000 in February 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £270,000 in December 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2003 and February 2015, 42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF rose from £270,000 to £420,000, a change of £150,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF have?

The current EPC rating for 42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF?

42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (1,905 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 119% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG22 4QF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF use?

The latest EPC at 42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF?

42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF in?

42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF sits in Beggarwood, Basingstoke, Basingstoke. It falls within the RG22 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF in a safe area?

Police records around 42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 63% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF?

The closest primary school to 42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF is Hounsome Fields Primary School (798m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF?

The closest bus stop to 42 Rycroft Meadow, RG22 4QF is Blunt Road, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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42 Rycroft Meadow, Beggarwood, Basingstoke, RG22 4QF

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

177 m²

1905 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 42 Rycroft Meadow

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

42 Rycroft Meadow is a five-bedroom detached house in Beggarwood, Basingstoke, Basingstoke (RG22 4QF). It has a recorded floor area of 177 m² (around 1905 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 177 m² the property is well over the postcode median (78 m² across 29 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in February 2015. Across 2003–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £619,000 is 47.4% above the 2015 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

Bedrooms5
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from Sept 2014

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Rycroft Meadow, Beggarwood, Basingstoke, RG22 4QF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Rycroft Meadow 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.

Latest sale on 42 Rycroft Meadow was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£619,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£420,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

20 February 2015Most recent
£420,000
+15.1%over 7 years
25 June 2007
£365,000
+35.2%over 3 years
4 December 2003
£270,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG22 4QF: £335,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in RG22 4QF

On the street

Versus other Rycroft Meadow homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 42 Rycroft Meadow stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,373

Street avg £3,025

Strongly below

Floor Area

177 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 2.6 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.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Blunt Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Hounsome Fields Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG22 4QF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG22 4QF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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