Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
2 Connaught Close, Reading, RG30 2UG
16 planning records
Estimated value
£702,000
- Since the 2017 sale (£580,000)+21%
- Against RG30 2UG's recent median (£252,750)+178%
Newest record on this page: October 2020. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
11
From EPC
Floor area
191 m²
2056 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£702,000
- Against its 2017 sale (£580,000)+21%
- Against RG30 2UG's recent median (£252,750)+178%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 2 Connaught Close is modelled from its 191 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG30 2UG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
191 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2020
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in RG30 2UG
4 sales, median £252,750 (2019–2005)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: May 2019 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 16 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
2 Connaught Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
27 June 2017Most recent
£580,000
Median price across the last 4 sales in RG30 2UG: £252,750 (2019–2005).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 2 Connaught Close, Reading, RG30 2UG. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 2 Connaught Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
2 Connaught Close is a detached house in Reading (RG30 2UG). It has a recorded floor area of 191 m² (around 2056 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.
At 191 m² the property is well over the postcode median (94 m² across 6 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 16 planning records sit against the property, 10 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, an extension and HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in June 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Today's modelled estimate of £702,000 is 21% above the 2017 sale price.
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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 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 20 October 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2020from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromG19toC74
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating Controls
ManualFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Walls
Very PoorGood
Wall insulation improved
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
50%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 2 Connaught Close, Reading, RG30 2UG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 Connaught Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
16 applications on record at 2 Connaught Close, Reading, RG30 2UG
16decisions4extensions80documents8nearby
Flagged:RetrospectiveHMO conversionChange of use
- Jan 2018Demolition And RebuildFullOutcome in report
Demolition of existing property and erection of 4 houses (2x3 bed and 2x4 bed)
- Documents
- 8 docs on file
- Reference
- PL/17/1802
- More recent applications — locked
- Change Of UseOct 2020Decision
- Change of UseOct 2020Decision
+ 13 more applications in the report
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Versus other Connaught Close homes
Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 2 Connaught Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,037
Street avg £2,916
Floor Area
191 m²
Street avg 102 m²
Habitable Rooms
11 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.1 t/year
Street avg 4.3 t/year
The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Reading district page.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
356/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Southcote Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Battle Primary Academy. 32 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Battle Primary AcademyPrimary173m
- All Saints Church of England Aided Infant SchoolPrimary546m
- All Saints Junior SchoolPrimary546m
- Wilson Primary SchoolPrimary627m
Nearest stops
- Southcote RoadBus stop225m
- Cranbury RoadBus stop235m
- Reading West Rail StationRailway station318m
- Beresford RoadBus stop348m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,080 reports42%
- Anti-social Behaviour603 reports12%
- Other Theft384 reports8%
- Public Order384 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG30 2UG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 2 Connaught Close is modelled from its 191 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG30 2UG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 2 Connaught Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 2 Connaught Close was lodged in October 2020 at band C and is valid until October 2030. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 16 applications are matched to 2 Connaught Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 32 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG30 2UG, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 2 Connaught Close is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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