Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
4 Lockstile Way, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AJ
1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
98 m²
1055 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About 4 Lockstile Way
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
4 Lockstile Way is a three-bedroom detached house in Goring, Reading, Reading (RG8 0AJ). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2012) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from September 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 98 m² it's 18.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (83 m² median across 7 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in February 2013. Across 2009–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £560,000 is 34.9% above the 2013 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2010.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenSouth-facing
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
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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.
4 Lockstile Way ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Sept 2022
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2012
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 3 September 2022
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Sept 2012from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromE49toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 4 Lockstile Way, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
1 application on record at 4 Lockstile Way, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AJ
1decisions1extensions5documents2nearby
Flagged:Demolition
- Jan 2010DemolitionOutcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of rear extension to bungalow for additional living accommodation and extenson to rear of garage to form store.
Extension- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- P09/W1180
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Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
4 Lockstile Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£560,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.8% per year over 3 years.
Last sold (2013)
£415,000
Growth on file: 16.8% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
22 February 2013Most recent
£415,000
+66.0%over 3 years20 November 2009
£249,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0AJ: £465,000 (2025–2019).
Nearby sales in RG8 0AJ
8 Lockstile Way, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AJ
Sold Dec 2025
£477,50010 Lockstile Way, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AJ
Sold May 2024
£640,0003 Lockstile Way, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AJ
Sold Jun 2020
£465,0005 Lockstile Way, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AJ
Sold Oct 2019
£440,0009 Lockstile Way, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AJ
Sold May 2014
£390,000
Versus other Lockstile Way homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 4 Lockstile Way stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,235
Street avg £5,096
Floor Area
98 m²
Street avg 82 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
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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
52/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Lockstile Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Goring Church of England Aided Primary School. 3 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG8 0AJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.3dB
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