Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1 Newtown Cottages, Ferry Road, South Stoke, Reading, RG8 0JN
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
92 m²
990 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About 1 Newtown Cottages
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1 Newtown Cottages is a semi-detached house in South Stoke, Reading, Reading (RG8 0JN). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It changed hands recently, sold September 2025 for £425,000. Today's modelled estimate of £535,000 is 25.9% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£429/sq ft) was about 81.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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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.
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 25 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Apr 2026from Apr 2016
EPC improved fromD59toC70
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
57%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1 Newtown Cottages, Ferry Road, South Stoke, Reading, RG8 0JN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 Newtown Cottages 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.
1 Newtown Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£535,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2025)
£425,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
25 September 2025Most recent
£425,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0JN: £250,000 (2019–2000).
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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.
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
Ferry Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
South Stoke Primary School. 2 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 0JN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.0dB
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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