What was the last sold price for The Old Forge, Duchess Close, RG8 7EN?

The Old Forge, Duchess Close, RG8 7EN last sold for £365,000 in February 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for The Old Forge, Duchess Close, RG8 7EN?

The Old Forge, 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.

Which area is The Old Forge, Duchess Close, RG8 7EN in?

The Old Forge, Duchess Close, RG8 7EN sits in Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around The Old Forge, Duchess Close, RG8 7EN?

Police records around The Old Forge, 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.

What schools are near The Old Forge, Duchess Close, RG8 7EN?

The closest primary school to The Old Forge, 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 The Old Forge, Duchess Close, RG8 7EN?

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

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The Old Forge, Duchess Close, Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, RG8 7EN

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About The Old Forge

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

The Old Forge is a property in Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, Reading (RG8 7EN). It has council tax band G.

Held since February 2002 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm.

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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.

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Planning

Planning history

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

The Old Forge 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.

Last sold (2002)

£365,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 February 2002Most recent
£365,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 7EN: £1,060,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in RG8 7EN

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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.

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1 Beechwood Close, Goring Heath

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1 Breedons Hill, Pangbourne

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1 Duchess Close, Whitchurch On Thames

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1 Eastfield Lane, Whitchurch On Thames

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1 Briars Close, Pangbourne

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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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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

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FAQ

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