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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 £658,000 is 25.3% 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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Valley Close

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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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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

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

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. May 2023
    DemolitionFull
    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
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 2 Valley Close

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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

£658,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
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
£14.99one-off

30-day 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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£773k

1 Ferne Close, Goring

RG8 0AR

3 bed1 bath
£478k

1 Cuddesdon Close, Woodcote

RG8 0SH

3 bed2 bath
£469k

1 Elvendon Road, Goring

RG8 0EA

3 bed1 bath
£452k

1 Baldons Close, Woodcote

RG8 0SQ

3 bed
£397k

1 Cross Keys Road, South Stoke

RG8 0JU

3 bed1 bath
£671k

1 Birchen Close, Woodcote

RG8 0SW

4 bed2 bath
£628k

1 Croft Way, Woodcote

RG8 0RS

4 bed2 bath
£740k

1 Chiltern Gardens, Woodcote

RG8 0BU

2 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

2/mo

Steady 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

The full 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.