What kind of home is 87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP?

87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP last change hands?

87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP last sold for £260,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £205,000 in May 2005, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2005 and February 2025, 87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP rose from £205,000 to £260,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +1.2% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP have?

The current EPC rating for 87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP?

87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG30 2EP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP use?

The latest EPC at 87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP?

87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP is in council tax band C.

Which area is 87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP in?

87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP sits in Reading. It falls within the RG30 postcode district.

Is 87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP in a safe area?

Police records around 87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP?

The closest primary school to 87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP is Battle Primary Academy (551m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The WREN School (247m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP?

The closest bus stop to 87 Ashdene Gardens, RG30 2EP is Dellwood Hospital, 183m away. The nearest rail option is Reading West Rail Station, 715m away.

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87 Ashdene Gardens, Reading, RG30 2EP

Property type

End terrace

Floor 2nd

Bedrooms

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 87 Ashdene Gardens

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

87 Ashdene Gardens is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Reading (RG30 2EP). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. At 59 m² this is the 13th smallest of 66 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–122 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 66 units on file.

It changed hands recently, sold February 2025 for £260,000. Across 2005–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£409/sq ft) was about 44.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

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.

87 Ashdene Gardens's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromB84toC78

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

10%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 87 Ashdene Gardens, Reading, RG30 2EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

87 Ashdene Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

87 Ashdene Gardens's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£267,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.2% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£260,000

Growth on file: 1.2% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

27 February 2025Most recent
£260,000
+26.8%over 19 years
5 May 2005
£205,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 2EP: £230,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in RG30 2EP

On the street

Versus other Ashdene Gardens homes

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

On price per m², 87 Ashdene Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,407

Street avg £3,253

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Reading report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Dellwood Hospital — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The WREN School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG30 2EP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 2EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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