What type of property is 8 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW?

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

When did 8 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW last change hands?

8 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW last sold for £475,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £445,000 in June 2021, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2021 and October 2024, 8 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW rose from £445,000 to £475,000, a change of £30,000. That works out to roughly +2% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW?

The current EPC rating for 8 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW?

8 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (1,141 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 0SW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW?

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

Where is 8 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW?

Police records around 8 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Criminal damage arson makes up roughly 29% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW?

The closest primary school to 8 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW is Woodcote Primary School (438m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Langtree School (379m).

What transport links are near 8 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Birchen Close, RG8 0SW is West Chiltern, 331m away. In total there are 25 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Birchen Close, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0SW

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

106 m²

1141 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Birchen Close

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

8 Birchen Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Woodcote, Reading, Reading (RG8 0SW). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£416/sq ft) was about 20% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £475,000.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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 2)

Dec 2018

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2018from Nov 2008

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

50%73%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Birchen Close, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0SW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Birchen Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

3applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

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

Current estimate

£516,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£475,000

Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

15 October 2024Most recent
£475,000
+6.7%over 3 years
29 June 2021
£445,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 0SW: £485,000 (2023–2011).

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, 8 Birchen Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,481

Street avg £4,573

On par

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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

2/mo

Steady 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

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