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8 Heron Shaw, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AU

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
125 m²
1345 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 52
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Heron Shaw

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

8 Heron Shaw is a three-bedroom detached house in Goring, Reading, Reading (RG8 0AU). It has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (around 1345 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£591/sq ft) was about 44.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £795,000.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

8 Heron Shaw's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E52
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 August 2033

6 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Heron Shaw, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 8 Heron Shaw, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AU

2decisions2extensions19documents2nearby
  1. Mar 2010
    Porch
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Front of property

    Single storey replacement front porch extension to existing house.

    Extension
    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    P10/W0188
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 19 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

8 Heron Shaw valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£850,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£795,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 November 2024Most recent

    £795,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0AU: £640,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Heron Shaw homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Heron Shaw runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,360

Street avg £5,590

Above

Floor Area

125 m²

Street avg 121 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.4 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Heron Shaw

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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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

1 Ferne Close, Goring

RG8 0AR

3 bed1 bath
£876k

1 Dean Wood Close, Woodcote

RG8 0PW

4 bed2 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
£752k

1 Chiltern Gardens, Woodcote

RG8 0BU

2 bed2 bath
£397k

1 Cross Keys Road, South Stoke

RG8 0JU

3 bed1 bath
£665k

1 Birchen Close, Woodcote

RG8 0SW

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

0.1 km

Lockstile Mead — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 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 0AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG8 0AU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low
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60 dB
65 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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