What type of property is 2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ?

2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ is a 2-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ last change hands?

2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ last sold for £325,000 in May 2021, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £162,500 in February 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 2003 and May 2021, 2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ rose from £162,500 to £325,000, a change of £162,500. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ?

2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ?

2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ located?

2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ sits in Woodcote, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

What is crime like near 2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ?

Police records around 2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ 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.

Which schools serve 2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ?

The closest primary school to 2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ is Woodcote Primary School (348m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Langtree School (288m).

What is the nearest station to 2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Baldons Close, RG8 0SQ is West Chiltern, 313m away. In total there are 25 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Baldons Close, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0SQ

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Baldons Close

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

2 Baldons Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Woodcote, Reading, Reading (RG8 0SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2003–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£549/sq ft) was about 216.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2021 at £325,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenEast-facing
ParkingOff road
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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 2021

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 March 2031

4 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Baldons Close, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Baldons 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.

2 Baldons Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£354,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£325,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

31 May 2021Most recent
£325,000
+77.4%over 17 years
22 December 2003
£183,200
+12.7%over 11 months
5 February 2003
£162,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0SQ: £137,500 (2010–1997).

Nearby sales in RG8 0SQ

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Comparables

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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

West Chiltern — 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 0SQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0SQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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