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2 Valley Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AN

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
119 m²
1281 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Valley Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

2 Valley Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Goring, Reading, Reading (RG8 0AN). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2018 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Today's modelled estimate of £689,000 is 31.2% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£410/sq ft) was about 19.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 119 m² it's 15.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (141 m² median across 8 EPCs). Sold December 2018 for £525,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2023.

Specifications

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • GarageDetached
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

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)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2024from May 2018
EPC improved fromF37toD63
Heating System
Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
26%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Valley Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AN, 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 2 Valley Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AN

1decisions1extensions12documents2nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. May 2023
    DemolitionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey

    First floor extension and alterations including timber cladding and demolition of conservatory.

    Extension
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    P23/S1366/HH
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 12 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Valley Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£689,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£525,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 December 2018Most recent

    £525,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0AN: £655,000 (2024–2016).

On the street

Versus other Valley Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 2 Valley Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,412

Street avg £5,180

Below

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 137 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Valley Close

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

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£742k

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£456k

1 Elvendon Road, Goring

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£455k

1 Baldons Close, Woodcote

RG8 0SQ

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£397k

1 Cross Keys Road, South Stoke

RG8 0JU

3 bed1 bath
£665k

1 Birchen Close, Woodcote

RG8 0SW

4 bed2 bath
£752k

1 Chiltern Gardens, Woodcote

RG8 0BU

2 bed2 bath
£589k

1 Croft Way, Woodcote

RG8 0RS

4 bed2 bath
Area

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.
Full Reading report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Lockstile Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG8 0AN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG8 0AN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0AN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2 Valley Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.