What type of property is 2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN?

2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN is a 5-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN sell for?

2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN last sold for £1,165,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £737,000 in September 2016. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2016 and May 2024, 2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN rose from £737,000 to £1,165,000, a change of £428,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN?

The current EPC rating for 2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN?

2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN has a recorded floor area of 239 m² (2,573 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 257% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 7EN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN?

2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN located?

2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN sits in Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

What is crime like near 2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN?

Police records around 2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN 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 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN?

The closest primary school to 2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN is Whitchurch Primary School (504m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (2.9km).

How well connected is 2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN?

The closest bus stop to 2 Duchess Close, RG8 7EN is The Greyhound, 70m away. The nearest rail option is Pangbourne Rail Station, 587m away.

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2 Duchess Close, Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, RG8 7EN

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

239 m²

2573 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Duchess Close

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

2 Duchess Close is a five-bedroom mid-terrace house in Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 7EN). It has a recorded floor area of 239 m² (around 2573 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 72), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Sold May 2024 for £1,165,000.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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.

2 Duchess Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

12.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 August 2033

6 years remaining

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Duchess Close, Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, RG8 7EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Duchess Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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 Duchess Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,130,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£1,165,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

1 May 2024Most recent
£1,165,000
+9.9%over 3 years
13 November 2020
£1,060,000
+43.8%over 4 years
7 September 2016
£737,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 7EN: £546,000 (2025–2012).

Nearby sales in RG8 7EN

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Greyhound — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Whitchurch Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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A Local Area 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 7EN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 7EN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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