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4 Bensgrove Close, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0SJ

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
107 m²
1152 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 4 Bensgrove Close

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

4 Bensgrove Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Woodcote, Reading, Reading (RG8 0SJ). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

At 107 m² it's 17.6% larger than the typical home in the postcode (91 m² median across 7 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 2005–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £558,000 is 18% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£411/sq ft) was about 68.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2018 for £473,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2019.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Corner plotYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Bensgrove Close

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

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2012from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromE48toD59
Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2017from Jun 2012
EPC improved fromD59toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Bensgrove Close, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0SJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Aug 2019
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension; raise roof of existing extension.

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    P19/S1945/HH
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 4 Bensgrove Close

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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.

Latest sale on 4 Bensgrove Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£558,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 13 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£473,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 August 2018Most recent

    £473,000

    +72.0%over 13 years

  2. 7 July 2005

    £275,000

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

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.

EPC Rating for 4 Bensgrove Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,421

Street avg £3,836

On par

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 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
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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1 Croft Way, Woodcote

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£671k

1 Birchen Close, Woodcote

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£871k

1 Dean Wood Close, Woodcote

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4 bed2 bath
£478k

1 Cuddesdon Close, Woodcote

RG8 0SH

3 bed2 bath
£469k

1 Elvendon Road, Goring

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3 bed1 bath
£452k

1 Baldons Close, Woodcote

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3 bed
£773k

1 Ferne Close, Goring

RG8 0AR

3 bed1 bath
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.

Go deeper on the local area

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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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