What type of property is 8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU?

8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU?

8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU last sold for £795,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU?

The current EPC rating for 8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU?

8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU has a recorded floor area of 125 m² (1,346 sq ft), around 42 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU?

8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU located?

8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU sits in Goring, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

What is crime like near 8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU?

Police records around 8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU 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 8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU?

The closest primary school to 8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU is Goring Church of England Aided Primary School (236m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Heron Shaw, RG8 0AU is Lockstile Mead, 94m away. The nearest rail option is Goring & Streatley Rail Station, 526m away.

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8 Heron Shaw, Goring, Reading, RG8 0AU

Extendable2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

125 m²

1345 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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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

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

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

Current Certificate

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

E52

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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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

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
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionJan 2026Decision

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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

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Last sold (2024)

£795,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 November 2024Most recent
£795,000

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

Nearby sales in RG8 0AU

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

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Comparables

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Area

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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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

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