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7 West Way, Goring, Reading, RG8 0BX

5 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
145 m²
1561 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 West Way

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

7 West Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Goring, Reading, Reading (RG8 0BX). It has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (around 1561 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £514,000 is 11.7% below the 2025 sale of £582,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£373/sq ft) was about 45.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 145 m² the property is well over the postcode median (85 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £582,000 — fresh data. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2011.

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 gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 West Way, Goring, Reading, RG8 0BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

  1. Apr 2011
    Garage Conversion
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Front of property

    Demolition of existing conservatory to the rear and erection of a new single story extension. Conversion of existing garage to provide a new entrance and utility space. Extension of existing kitchen to the front and infilling of the entrance canopy area (as amended by plan ref P01 C received on 15 April, 2011).

    ExtensionConservatoryDemolition
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    P11/W0226
    View planning record
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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.

7 West Way has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£514,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 27 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£582,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 August 2025Most recent

    £582,000

    +132.8%over 14 years

  2. 8 November 2010

    £250,000

    +33.3%over 7 years

  3. 10 March 2003

    £187,500

    +17.2%over 1 year

  4. 23 August 2001

    £159,995

    +60.1%over 3 years

  5. 6 February 1998

    £99,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0BX: £435,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other West Way homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 7 West Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,014

Street avg £3,841

On par

Floor Area

145 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 West Way

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.
£478k

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£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
£773k

1 Ferne Close, Goring

RG8 0AR

3 bed1 bath
£500k

1 Barr Pond Cottages, Ferry Road, South Stoke

RG8 0JP

4 bed2 bath
£628k

1 Croft Way, Woodcote

RG8 0RS

4 bed2 bath
£671k

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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Springhill Road — bus stop.

Closest school

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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