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10 Birchen Close, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0SW
This 119 square metre property in Woodcote, Reading, Reading carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. It was sold for £540,000 in July 2023, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
119 m²
Council Tax
Band E
Property Features
Built 1983–1990
Private Garden
Rear · West-facing
Study / Home Office
Dedicated workspace
Cul-de-sac
Quiet, low-traffic location
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2011from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromC71toD68
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Jan 2023from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromD68toC71
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
27%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£544,000
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Transaction history
+56.5%(12y)
£540,000Latest
Jul 2023£345,000
Sept 2011Source: HM Land Registry
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Oct 2024
£475,000
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Dec 2021
£600,000
3 Birchen Close Woodcote Reading RG8 0SW
Jan 2017
£485,000
5 Birchen Close Woodcote Reading RG8 0SW
Nov 2014
£463,000
2 Birchen Close Woodcote Reading RG8 0SW
Jun 2000
£187,000
14 Birchen Close Woodcote Reading RG8 0SW
Aug 1998
£135,000
House Price Index
Reading-1.6%
98.3
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Birchen Close
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 5 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£4,538/£4,559 avg
LowerHigher
Around average
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
3 years/7 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 25% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
71 (C)/70 (C) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Around average
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
119 m²/115 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
3.7 t/year/3.9 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Around average
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/6 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Woodcote, Reading
This property is located in the village of Woodcote, a civil parish in the South Oxfordshire district, about 7 miles northwest of Reading and situated within the Chiltern Hills.
Woodcote is a village and civil parish in the South Oxfordshire district of Oxfordshire, England. The settlement lies between the Goring Road and the A4074 and is centred on the village green and Church Farm, with the village hall positioned at the crossroads. The highest part of the village sits at 600 feet (180 metres) above sea level. In 2001 the parish had a population of 2,715 residents. The village is located about 5 miles (8 kilometres) southeast of Wallingford and about 7 miles (11 kilometres) northwest of Reading, placing it within commuting distance of the larger town while retaining a distinct rural character. The surrounding Chiltern Hills provide a scenic backdrop to the community’s layout and landscape.
Places to visit
Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
46.1dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
37.5dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
3 months of data for Reading
Total Crimes
7
Monthly Avg
2
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Criminal Damage & Arson
Crime by Category
Criminal Damage & Arson2(29%)
Violence & Sexual2(29%)
Other Theft2(29%)
Other Crime1(14%)
Recent Incidents
Criminal Damage & Arson
Aug 2025On or near Sulham Lane
Violence & Sexual
Aug 2025On or near The Ridge
Other Theft
Aug 2025On or near Sulham Lane
Criminal Damage & Arson
Mar 2025On or near The Ridge
Violence & Sexual
Mar 2025On or near The Ridge
Other Theft
Feb 2025On or near Farm Road
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
3 within 3kmP
Woodcote Primary School
438m
5 mins
P
Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School
2.1km
25 mins
S
Langtree School
379m
5 mins
Transport Links
25 within 3kmWest Chiltern
Bus Stop331m
4 mins
Bridle Path
Bus Stop358m
4 mins
The Close
Bus Stop381m
5 mins
Langtree School
Bus Stop415m
5 mins
Langtree School
Bus Stop459m
6 mins
War Memorial
Bus Stop580m
7 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
28 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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