What type of property is 2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW?

2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW sell for?

2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW last sold for £880,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £492,000 in May 2012, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2012 and March 2025, 2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW rose from £492,000 to £880,000, a change of £388,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW?

The current EPC rating for 2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW?

2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (1,636 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW?

2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW located?

2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW sits in Goring, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

Is 2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW show an average of 52 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW?

The closest primary school to 2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW is Goring Church of England Aided Primary School (424m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW?

The closest bus stop to 2 Spencer Close, RG8 0DW is Scout Hut, 204m away. The nearest rail option is Goring & Streatley Rail Station, 887m away.

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2 Spencer Close, Goring, Reading, RG8 0DW

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

152 m²

1636 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

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.

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
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

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

C79

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

8 years remaining

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

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.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

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

£841,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 13 years.

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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 years
29 May 2012
£492,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0DW: £607,000 (2016–2012).

Nearby sales in RG8 0DW

On the street

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

Strongly above

Floor Area

152 m²

Street avg 158 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

1 years

Street avg 13 years

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Reading report

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.

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Noise

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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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