What type of property is 2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU?

2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU sell for?

2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU last sold for £420,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £280,000 in December 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2007 and April 2024, 2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU rose from £280,000 to £420,000, a change of £140,000. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU?

2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU?

2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in September 2011. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU?

2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU located?

2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU sits in South Stoke, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

What is crime like near 2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU?

Police records around 2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU 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 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU?

The closest primary school to 2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU is South Stoke Primary School (346m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Townsend Cottages, RG8 0HU is South Bank, 196m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Townsend Cottages, South Stoke, Reading, RG8 0HU

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Townsend Cottages

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

2 Townsend Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in South Stoke, Reading, Reading (RG8 0HU). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Across 2007–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £478,000 is 13.8% above the 2024 sale price. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2011. Last sale on file: £420,000 in April 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Oct 2013

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Townsend Cottages, South Stoke, Reading, RG8 0HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Townsend Cottages, South Stoke, Reading, RG8 0HU

1decisions1extensions6documents2nearby

Sept 2011
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
P11/W1030
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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.

2 Townsend Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£478,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£420,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

30 April 2024Most recent
£420,000
+15.1%over 9 years
14 September 2014
£365,000
+30.4%over 6 years
17 December 2007
£280,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in RG8 0HU: £221,775 (2010–2006).

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Reading report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

South Bank — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

South Stoke Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG8 0HU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0HU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

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