What type of property is Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD?

Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD is a detached house.

When did Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD last change hands?

Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD last sold for £925,000 in December 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £301,203 in February 2004, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2004 and December 2023, Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD rose from £301,203 to £925,000, a change of £623,797. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD have?

The current EPC rating for Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD?

Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD has a recorded floor area of 186 m² (2,002 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 7QD. Source: EPC Register.

How is Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD heated?

The latest EPC at Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD?

Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD is in council tax band E.

Where is Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD located?

Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD sits in Crays Pond, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

Is Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD in a safe area?

Police records around Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD 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 Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD?

The closest primary school to Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD is Woodcote Primary School (1.9km). The closest secondary is Langtree School (1.9km).

What transport links are near Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD?

The closest bus stop to Old Police House, Goffs Hill, RG8 7QD is Goffs Hill Top, 111m away. In total there are 24 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Old Police House, Goffs Hill, Crays Pond, Reading, RG8 7QD

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

186 m²

2002 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Old Police House

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

Old Police House is a detached house in Crays Pond, Reading, Reading (RG8 7QD). It has a recorded floor area of 186 m² (around 2002 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 72). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2004–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£462/sq ft) was about 58.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Sold December 2023 for £925,000.

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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

May 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 May 2033

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Old Police House, Goffs Hill, Crays Pond, Reading, RG8 7QD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Old Police House, Goffs Hill, Crays Pond, Reading, RG8 7QD

2decisions1extensions17documents1nearby

Jul 2010
Porch
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension and porch to front entrance to dwelling.
Extension
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
P10/E0856
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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.

Old Police House has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2004.

Current estimate

£917,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£925,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

18 December 2023Most recent
£925,000
+207.1%over 19 years
12 February 2004
£301,203

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 7QD: £900,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in RG8 7QD

On the street

Versus other Goffs Hill homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for Old Police House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,973

Street avg £4,397

Strongly above

Floor Area

186 m²

Street avg 188 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

On par

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Area

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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

0.1 km

Goffs Hill Top — bus stop.

Closest school

1.9 km

Langtree School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 7QD

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