What kind of home is 15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ?

15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ last change hands?

15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ last sold for £400,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £123,000 in August 1998, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ?

Across 2 sales between August 1998 and February 2024, 15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ rose from £123,000 to £400,000, a change of £277,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ?

The current EPC rating for 15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ?

15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 0SJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ use?

The latest EPC at 15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ?

15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ in?

15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ sits in Woodcote, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

What is crime like near 15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ?

Police records around 15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ 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.

What schools are near 15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ?

The closest primary school to 15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ is Woodcote Primary School (303m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Langtree School (261m).

What transport links are near 15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ?

The closest bus stop to 15 Bensgrove Close, RG8 0SJ is Langtree School, 300m away. In total there are 24 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Bensgrove Close, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0SJ

Extendable

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Bensgrove Close

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

15 Bensgrove Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Woodcote, Reading, Reading (RG8 0SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £446,000 is 11.5% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£413/sq ft) was about 69.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £400,000 in February 2024.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 March 2033

6 years remaining

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Bensgrove Close, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Bensgrove 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£446,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£400,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

14 February 2024Most recent
£400,000
+225.2%over 25 years
3 August 1998
£123,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0SJ: £400,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in RG8 0SJ

On the street

Versus other Bensgrove Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Bensgrove Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,444

Street avg £3,832

Above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Above

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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

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

52/mo

Falling 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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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· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0SJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 15 Bensgrove Close, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0SJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.