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Lower Hitch, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7NU

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Overview

About Lower Hitch

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

Lower Hitch is a property in Whitchurch Hill, Reading, Reading (RG8 7NU).

Held since November 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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Everything you need to know about Lower Hitch

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Lower Hitch, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7NU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Aug 2023
    Amendment
    In report

    Use of land as a camping site for the siting of a safari tent under the provisions of Paragraph 6 of the Public Health Act 1936. We are members of Freedom Camping Club, an exempt recreational origination, and currently hold an exemption certificate from the club authorising the use of land as a campsite without the need for a license.

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    P22/S3331/LDE
    View planning record
  2. Feb 2010
    AnnexAmendment
    In report

    Extension: Two storey

    Retention of two storey wings and two storey front extension to main house. Retention of two storey extension to annexe. Retention of alteration to garage and gap between main house and annexe (amendments to planning permission P01/S1130)

    RetrospectiveExtension
    Documents
    16 docs on file
    Reference
    P09/E1228/RET
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at Lower Hitch

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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.
Last sold (2005)

£719,358

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 November 2005Most recent

    £719,358

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 7NU: £610,000 (2024–2017).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Lower Hitch

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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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£542k

1 Garton End, Crays Pond

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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

0.5 km

Orchard Combe — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Whitchurch Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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The full 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 7NU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG8 7NU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 7NU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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