What kind of home is 1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ?

1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ?

1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ last sold for £300,000 in July 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £129,500 in March 1999, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 1999 and July 2012, 1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ rose from £129,500 to £300,000, a change of £170,500. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ?

1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (1,572 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ?

1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ has council approval for single-storey front extension granted in August 2021 under ref. 21/01478/HSE. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ?

1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ in?

1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ sits in Basingstoke. It falls within the RG23 postcode district in Hampshire.

What is crime like near 1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ?

Police records around 1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (250% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ is Castle Hill Primary School (330m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (1.4km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Forum Close, RG23 8BZ is Pembroke Road, 213m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Forum Close, Basingstoke, RG23 8BZ

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

146 m²

1572 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Forum Close

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

1 Forum Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Basingstoke (RG23 8BZ). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Across 1999–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £499,000 sits 66.3% above the 2012 sale of £300,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 14 years since the last transfer (July 2012).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

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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

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromD62toC76

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Forum Close, Basingstoke, RG23 8BZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

3 applications on record at 1 Forum Close, Basingstoke, RG23 8BZ

3decisions3extensions24documents2nearby

Nov 2006
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Conversion of loft to living accommodation involving the construction of dormer windows to the rear elevation and rooflights in the front elevation
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
BDB/64402
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionAug 2021Decision
Garage ConversionDec 2016Decision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£499,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£300,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

30 July 2012Most recent
£300,000
+131.7%over 13 years
8 March 1999
£129,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG23 8BZ: £129,500 (2022–1998).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Basingstoke report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Pembroke Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Castle Hill Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG23 8BZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG23 8BZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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