What kind of home is 26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN?

26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN?

26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN last sold for £963,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £450,000 in September 2005, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2005 and November 2024, 26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN rose from £450,000 to £963,000, a change of £513,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN?

The current EPC rating for 26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN?

26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (1,539 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN use?

The latest EPC at 26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN?

26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN in?

26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN sits in Goring, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

What is crime like near 26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN?

Police records around 26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN show an average of 52 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN?

The closest primary school to 26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN is Goring Church of England Aided Primary School (539m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN?

The closest bus stop to 26 Valley Close, RG8 0AN is Lockstile Way, 201m away. The nearest rail option is Goring & Streatley Rail Station, 296m away.

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26 Valley Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AN

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

143 m²

1539 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 26 Valley Close

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

26 Valley Close is a detached house in Goring, Reading, Reading (RG8 0AN). It has a recorded floor area of 143 m² (around 1539 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£626/sq ft) was about 68.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £963,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2019.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

26 Valley Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 March 2034

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Valley Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 26 Valley Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AN

1decisions1extensions10documents2nearby

Sept 2019
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Single Storey side extension and part garage conversion to habitable space.
Extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
P19/S2306/HH
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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.

Latest sale on 26 Valley Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£923,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£963,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2024Most recent
£963,000
+114.0%over 19 years
8 September 2005
£450,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0AN: £650,000 (2023–2016).

Nearby sales in RG8 0AN

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.

Price per m² for 26 Valley Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,734

Street avg £4,848

Strongly above

Floor Area

143 m²

Street avg 134 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0AN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

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