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12 Bensgrove Close, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0SJ

3 sales on record3 planning records
Council tax
Band E
Overview

About 12 Bensgrove Close

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

12 Bensgrove Close is a property in Woodcote, Reading, Reading (RG8 0SJ). It has council tax band E.

Held since May 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Across 1995–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.7% per year.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Bensgrove Close, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Bensgrove Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

  1. Jul 2019
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    Oak - rear garden - TPO No. 12/2009 - canopy has overgrown since it's last reduction, also contains large amounts of deadwood. Close to be overhanging property - suggest a reduction of whole of canopy by approx 2-3m.

    Reference
    P19/S3855/TPA
    View planning record
  2. Dec 2009
    Extension
    In report

    Extension: Two storey

    Two storey extension.

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    P09/E1176
    View planning record
Before you offer

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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.

12 Bensgrove Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.

Last sold (2003)

£277,000

Growth on file: 14.7% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 May 2003Most recent

    £277,000

    +38.5%over 3 years

  2. 27 October 1999

    £200,000

    +100.0%over 3 years

  3. 15 December 1995

    £100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0SJ: £400,000 (2024–2020).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Bensgrove Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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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

0.3 km

Langtree School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Langtree School. 3 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0SJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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