Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
18 Lockstile Way, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AL
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About 18 Lockstile Way
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
18 Lockstile Way is a two-bedroom detached house in Goring, Reading, Reading (RG8 0AL). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 73 m² it sits well below the postcode median (135 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Last sold in February 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years. Today's modelled estimate of £541,000 is 35.3% above the 2018 sale price.
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
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 18 Lockstile Way
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Larger development activity nearby
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 27 March 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Mar 2026from Jun 2017
EPC improved fromD57toC71
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity
Wall insulation upgraded
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
80%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC C
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £795 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 18 Lockstile Way, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
18 Lockstile Way has no planning applications on record.
2
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£541,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2018)
£400,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
19 February 2018Most recent
£400,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0AL: £1,220,000 (2025–2019).
Nearby sales in RG8 0AL
44 Lockstile Way, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AL
Sold Mar 2025
£1,275,00038 Lockstile Way, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AL
Sold Sept 2023
£1,220,00020 Lockstile Way, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AL
Sold Jul 2020
£400,00032 Lockstile Way, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AL
Sold Jun 2019
£795,00016 Lockstile Way, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AL
Sold Sept 2018
£585,000
Versus other Lockstile Way homes
Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
CO₂ Emissions for 18 Lockstile Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£5,479
Street avg £5,026
Floor Area
73 m²
Street avg 135 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 5.9 t/year
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchSimilar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£752k
1 Chiltern Gardens, Woodcote
RG8 0BU
2 bed2 bath
£379k
1 Behoes Cottages, Behoes Lane, Woodcote
RG8 0PS
2 bed1 bath
£478k
1 Cuddesdon Close, Woodcote
RG8 0SH
3 bed2 bath
£456k
1 Elvendon Road, Goring
RG8 0EA
3 bed1 bath
£455k
1 Baldons Close, Woodcote
RG8 0SQ
3 bed
£397k
1 Cross Keys Road, South Stoke
RG8 0JU
3 bed1 bath
£742k
1 Ferne Close, Goring
RG8 0AR
3 bed1 bath
£500k
1 Barr Pond Cottages, Ferry Road, South Stoke
RG8 0JP
4 bed2 bath
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
0.1 km
Milldown Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Goring Church of England Aided Primary School. 3 schools nearby.
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 RG8 0AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18 Lockstile Way, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.