When did Low Wood, The Street, RG8 0JS last change hands?

Low Wood, The Street, RG8 0JS last sold for £620,000 in October 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What council tax band is Low Wood, The Street, RG8 0JS?

Low Wood, The Street, RG8 0JS is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Low Wood, The Street, RG8 0JS located?

Low Wood, The Street, RG8 0JS sits in South Stoke, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

Is Low Wood, The Street, RG8 0JS in a safe area?

Police records around Low Wood, The Street, RG8 0JS show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Criminal damage arson makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Low Wood, The Street, RG8 0JS?

The closest primary school to Low Wood, The Street, RG8 0JS is South Stoke Primary School (135m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Low Wood, The Street, RG8 0JS?

The closest bus stop to Low Wood, The Street, RG8 0JS is The Perch & Pike, 38m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Low Wood, The Street, South Stoke, Reading, RG8 0JS

1 planning record

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About Low Wood

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

Low Wood is a property in South Stoke, Reading, Reading (RG8 0JS). It has council tax band G.

It hasn't traded since October 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2008.

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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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Low Wood, The Street, South Stoke, Reading, RG8 0JS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2008
Extension
In report
Extension: Single storey
Single storey extension to front entrance and garage, single storey rear extension.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
P08/W0622
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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.

Last sold (2005)

£620,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

17 October 2005Most recent
£620,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0JS: £745,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in RG8 0JS

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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

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

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

The Perch & Pike — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 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 0JS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0JS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

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