Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
2 The Ashes, The Square, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BF
Estimated value
£611,000
- Since the 1999 sale (£185,000)+230%
- Against RG7 1BF's recent median (£322,500)+89%
Newest record on this page: August 2018. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
134 m²
1442 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£611,000
- Against its 1999 sale (£185,000)+230%
- Against RG7 1BF's recent median (£322,500)+89%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 2 The Ashes is modelled from its 134 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG7 1BF. 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
134 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2018
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 1999
Recent sales in RG7 1BF
5 sales, median £322,500 (2018–2003)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: May 2018 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | 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.
Latest sale on 2 The Ashes was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
9 September 1999Most recent
£185,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 1BF: £322,500 (2018–2003).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 2 The Ashes, The Square, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BF. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn 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 The Ashes
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
2 The Ashes is a four-bedroom detached house in Spencers Wood, Reading, Reading (RG7 1BF). It has a recorded floor area of 134 m² (around 1442 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
It hasn't traded since September 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £611,000 sits 230.3% above the 1999 sale of £185,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£128/sq ft) was about 48% below the postcode norm.
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
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-facing
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
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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
Aug 2018EPC Rating
A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 21 August 2028
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 2 The Ashes, The Square, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 The Ashes has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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.
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
150/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
The Square — bus stop.
Closest school
1.0 km
Oakbank School. 8 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Oakbank SchoolSecondary1.0km
- Lambs Lane Primary SchoolPrimary1.0km
- Alder Grove Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary1.6km
- Grazeley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary1.6km
Nearest stops
- The SquareBus stop107m
- Hyde End RoadBus stop160m
- St Michaels HallBus stop263m
- Clares Green RoadBus stop284m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences769 reports37%
- Anti-social Behaviour327 reports16%
- Criminal Damage & Arson233 reports11%
- Shoplifting167 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
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 RG7 1BF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.0dB
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 The Ashes is modelled from its 134 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG7 1BF. 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 The Ashes. 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 The Ashes was lodged in August 2018 at band C and is valid until August 2028. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 2 The Ashes. 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 8 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG7 1BF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 2 The Ashes 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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