Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
11 Magill Close, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BW
3 sales on record2 planning records
Estimated value
£388,000
- Since the 2002 sale (£169,950)+128%
- Against RG7 1BW's recent median (£380,000)+2%
Newest record on this page: October 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£388,000
- Against its 2002 sale (£169,950)+128%
- Against RG7 1BW's recent median (£380,000)+2%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 11 Magill Close is modelled from its 88 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG7 1BW. 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
88 m² from the EPC lodged in December 2020
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2002
Recent sales in RG7 1BW
5 sales, median £380,000 (2022–2016)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: October 2022 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 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.
Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.
Sales timeline
29 November 2002Most recent
£169,950
+61.9%over 3 years9 September 1999
£105,000
+45.8%over 3 years8 August 1996
£72,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 1BW: £380,000 (2022–2016).
Nearby sales in RG7 1BW
8 Magill Close, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BW
Sold Oct 2022
£403,00010 Magill Close, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BW
Sold Jun 2021
£380,0009 Magill Close, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BW
Sold Jan 2021
£387,0006 Magill Close, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BW
Sold Mar 2016
£325,00018 Magill Close, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BW
Sold Jul 2001
£139,995
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 11 Magill Close, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BW. 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 11 Magill Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
11 Magill Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Spencers Wood, Reading, Reading (RG7 1BW). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in November 2002. At 88 m² the property is well over the postcode median (64 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1996–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £388,000 sits 128.3% above the 2002 sale of £169,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£179/sq ft) was about 44.1% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
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
- Bedrooms3
- CloakroomYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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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)
Dec 2020
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 December 2030
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Dec 2020from Nov 2010
Hot Water
Very GoodGood
Hot water efficiency decreased
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 11 Magill Close, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
11 Magill Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
2 applications on record at 11 Magill Close, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BW
2decisions2extensions10documents8nearby
- Jun 2007ConservatoryOutlineOutcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Application for certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of rear single storey conservatory
Extension- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- 071856
- More recent applications — locked
- ConservatoryAug 2007Decision
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- The 10 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Versus other Magill Close homes
Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Price per m² for 11 Magill Close lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,931
Street avg £5,205
Floor Area
88 m²
Street avg 68 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.5 t/year
Street avg 2.5 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.
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
0.2 km
Grovelands Road — bus stop.
Closest school
1.0 km
Lambs Lane Primary School. 6 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Lambs Lane Primary SchoolPrimary981m
- Oakbank SchoolSecondary1.1km
- Alder Grove Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary1.5km
- Shinfield Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary1.9km
Nearest stops
- Grovelands RoadBus stop172m
- The SquareBus stop296m
- Appletree LaneBus stop334m
- Hyde End RoadBus stop446m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences769 reports37%
- Anti-social Behaviour327 reports16%
- Criminal Damage & Arson233 reports11%
- Shoplifting167 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 RG7 1BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.1dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)
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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 11 Magill Close is modelled from its 88 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG7 1BW. 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. 3 sales are recorded for 11 Magill 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 11 Magill Close was lodged in December 2020 at band D and is valid until December 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. 2 applications are matched to 11 Magill 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 6 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG7 1BW, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 11 Magill Close is in council tax band C. 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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