Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
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
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.
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. Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£373/sq ft) was about 45.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2011.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- DrivewayYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate
Jan 2019EPC 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
Certificate validity
Valid until 30 January 2029
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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)
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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 application on record at 7 West Way, Goring, Reading, RG8 0BX
1decisions1extensions8documents2nearby
Flagged:Demolition
- Apr 2011Garage ConversionOutcome 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
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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
See how we calculated this£553,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 27 years.
Last sold (2025)
£582,000
Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 27 years.
Sales timeline
4 August 2025Most recent
£582,000
+132.8%over 14 years8 November 2010
£250,000
+33.3%over 7 years10 March 2003
£187,500
+17.2%over 1 year23 August 2001
£159,995
+60.1%over 3 years6 February 1998
£99,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0BX: £435,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in RG8 0BX
Versus other West Way homes
Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Floor Area for 7 West Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,014
Street avg £4,077
Floor Area
145 m²
Street avg 90 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.5 t/year
Street avg 3.6 t/year
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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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
52/mo
Falling 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
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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· 07:00 – 23:00
45.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.9dB
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