Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
2 Spencer Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0DW
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
152 m²
1636 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About 2 Spencer Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
2 Spencer Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Goring, Reading, Reading (RG8 0DW). It has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (around 1636 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. A recent sale: £880,000 in March 2025. Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£538/sq ft) was about 55.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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
- Bathrooms3
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenWest-facing
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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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.
2 Spencer Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 11 November 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2024from Apr 2012
EPC improved fromB82toC79
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull
Heating controls changed
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
0%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 2 Spencer Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 Spencer Close 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.
2 Spencer Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£841,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 13 years.
Last sold (2025)
£880,000
Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 13 years.
Sales timeline
26 March 2025Most recent
£880,000
+78.9%over 12 years29 May 2012
£492,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0DW: £607,000 (2016–2012).
Versus other Spencer Close homes
Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 2 Spencer Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£5,789
Street avg £4,005
Floor Area
152 m²
Street avg 158 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.4 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
Years Held
1 years
Street avg 13 years
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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
0.2 km
Scout Hut — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 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 0DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.3dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
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