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42 Elvendon Road, Goring, Reading, RG8 0DU

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 42 Elvendon Road

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

42 Elvendon Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Goring, Reading, Reading (RG8 0DU). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 2019–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£526/sq ft) was about 81.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 76 m² it's 25.5% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (102 m² median across 17 EPCs). Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £430,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2015.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes
Before you decide

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2018from Apr 2011
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Elvendon Road, Goring, Reading, RG8 0DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jan 2015
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    The erection of a new dwelling on the existing plot and the addition of a small single storey rear extension to the existing property to allow for a kitchen diner.

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    P14/S3703/FUL
    View planning record
Before you offer

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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.

42 Elvendon Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£441,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£430,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 September 2024Most recent

    £430,000

    +33.3%over 5 years

  2. 13 June 2019

    £322,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0DU: £680,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Elvendon Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

42 Elvendon Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,658

Street avg £4,770

Above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Elvendon Road

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.
£384k

1 Behoes Cottages, Behoes Lane, Woodcote

RG8 0PS

2 bed1 bath
£740k

1 Chiltern Gardens, Woodcote

RG8 0BU

2 bed2 bath
£452k

1 Baldons Close, Woodcote

RG8 0SQ

3 bed
£469k

1 Elvendon Road, Goring

RG8 0EA

3 bed1 bath
£478k

1 Cuddesdon Close, Woodcote

RG8 0SH

3 bed2 bath
£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
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

0.2 km

Elvendon Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 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 0DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG8 0DU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.2dB

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

Common questions

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