Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
7a, Summerfield Rise, Goring, Reading, RG8 0DS
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
206 m²
2217 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About 7a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
7a is a detached house in Goring, Reading, Reading (RG8 0DS). It has a recorded floor area of 206 m² (around 2217 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).
At 206 m² the property is well over the postcode median (126 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £832,000 sits 58.5% above the 2019 sale of £525,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£237/sq ft) was about 35.3% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: June 2019 at £525,000.
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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(1 of 2)
May 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 23 May 2031
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2021from Dec 2018
EPC improved fromD62toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof
AverageGood
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
67%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 7a, Summerfield Rise, Goring, Reading, RG8 0DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
7a has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
7a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£832,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2019)
£525,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
26 June 2019Most recent
£525,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0DS: £715,000 (2022–2019).
Nearby sales in RG8 0DS
4 Summerfield Rise, Goring, Reading, RG8 0DS
Sold Oct 2022
£715,0007 Summerfield Rise, Goring, Reading, RG8 0DS
Sold Apr 2022
£885,0001 Summerfield Rise, Goring, Reading, RG8 0DS
Sold Mar 2022
£775,00017 Summerfield Rise, Goring, Reading, RG8 0DS
Sold Feb 2022
£625,00012 Summerfield Rise, Goring, Reading, RG8 0DS
Sold Jun 2019
£660,000
Versus other Summerfield Rise homes
Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 7a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,549
Street avg £4,503
Floor Area
206 m²
Street avg 129 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.4 t/year
Street avg 4.2 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
0.3 km
Scout Hut — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 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 0DS 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
37.6dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7a, Summerfield Rise, Goring, Reading, RG8 0DS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.