What kind of home is 10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW?

10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW last change hands?

10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW last sold for £540,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £345,000 in September 2011, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2011 and July 2023, 10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW rose from £345,000 to £540,000, a change of £195,000. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW?

The current EPC rating for 10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW?

10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (1,281 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW use?

The latest EPC at 10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW?

10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW is in council tax band E.

Which area is 10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW in?

10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW sits in Woodcote, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

What is crime like near 10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW?

Police records around 10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW 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 10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW?

The closest primary school to 10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW is Woodcote Primary School (438m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Langtree School (379m).

What is the nearest station to 10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW?

The closest bus stop to 10 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW is West Chiltern, 331m away. In total there are 25 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Birchen Close, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0SW

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

119 m²

1281 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 10 Birchen Close

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

10 Birchen Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Woodcote, Reading, Reading (RG8 0SW). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2011–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Sold July 2023 for £540,000.

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
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 January 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2011from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromC71toD68

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Jan 2023from May 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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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Birchen Close, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0SW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Birchen 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.

10 Birchen Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£546,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£540,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

13 July 2023Most recent
£540,000
+56.5%over 11 years
22 September 2011
£345,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0SW: £475,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in RG8 0SW

On the street

Versus other Birchen Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 10 Birchen Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,538

Street avg £4,559

On par

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 115 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par

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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.

£589k

1 Croft Way, Woodcote

RG8 0RS

4 bed2 bath

£500k

1 Barr Pond Cottages, Ferry Road, South Stoke

RG8 0JP

4 bed2 bath

£665k

1 Birchen Close, Woodcote

RG8 0SW

4 bed2 bath

£876k

1 Dean Wood Close, Woodcote

RG8 0PW

4 bed2 bath

£478k

1 Cuddesdon Close, Woodcote

RG8 0SH

3 bed2 bath

£456k

1 Elvendon Road, Goring

RG8 0EA

3 bed1 bath

£455k

1 Baldons Close, Woodcote

RG8 0SQ

3 bed

£742k

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

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

West Chiltern — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 0SW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 0SW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 10 Birchen Close, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0SW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.