What type of property is 3 Meadow Close, RG8 0AP?

3 Meadow Close, RG8 0AP is a detached house.

What did 3 Meadow Close, RG8 0AP sell for?

3 Meadow Close, RG8 0AP last sold for £395,000 in May 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Meadow Close, RG8 0AP have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Meadow Close, RG8 0AP is B with a score of 87 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2023 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Meadow Close, RG8 0AP?

3 Meadow Close, RG8 0AP has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,453 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Meadow Close, RG8 0AP heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Meadow Close, RG8 0AP records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Meadow Close, RG8 0AP?

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

Where is 3 Meadow Close, RG8 0AP located?

3 Meadow Close, RG8 0AP sits in Goring, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

How safe is the area around 3 Meadow Close, RG8 0AP?

Police records around 3 Meadow Close, RG8 0AP 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.

Which schools serve 3 Meadow Close, RG8 0AP?

The closest primary school to 3 Meadow Close, RG8 0AP is Goring Church of England Aided Primary School (464m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 3 Meadow Close, RG8 0AP?

The closest bus stop to 3 Meadow Close, RG8 0AP is Milldown Avenue, 154m away. The nearest rail option is Goring & Streatley Rail Station, 385m away.

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3 Meadow Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AP

EPC B

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 87

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Meadow Close

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

3 Meadow Close is a detached house in Goring, Reading, Reading (RG8 0AP). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2023) returns a high B (score 87), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in June 2023 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 98). Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in May 2004. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £827,000 sits 109.4% above the 2004 sale of £395,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£272/sq ft) was about 20.9% below the postcode norm.

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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.

3 Meadow Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

B87

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

0.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 August 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Jun 2023

EPC improved fromD59toB87

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Meadow Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Meadow Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

3 Meadow Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£827,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£395,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 May 2004Most recent
£395,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0AP: £650,000 (2026–2015).

Nearby sales in RG8 0AP

On the street

Versus other Meadow Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Meadow Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,926

Street avg £4,609

Strongly below

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.8 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Chapel Close, South Stoke

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£589k

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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

Milldown Avenue — 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 0AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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