What type of property is 2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ?

2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ is a detached house.

What did 2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ sell for?

2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ last sold for £1,075,000 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £305,000 in August 1999, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ?

Across 2 sales between August 1999 and August 2020, 2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ rose from £305,000 to £1,075,000, a change of £770,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ?

2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (1,862 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ?

2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ 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 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ located?

2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ sits in Crays Pond, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

Is 2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ 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 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ?

The closest primary school to 2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ is Woodcote Primary School (1.7km). The closest secondary is Langtree School (1.6km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Walnut Tree Cottages, RG8 7QQ is Goring Road, 197m away. In total there are 23 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Walnut Tree Cottages, Crays Pond, Reading, RG8 7QQ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

173 m²

1862 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Walnut Tree Cottages

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

2 Walnut Tree Cottages is a detached house in Crays Pond, Reading, Reading (RG8 7QQ). It has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (around 1862 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2013) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 1999–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Most recent transfer: August 2020 at £1,075,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2023.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 May 2023

Current Certificate

May 2013

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 15 May 2023

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Walnut Tree Cottages, Crays Pond, Reading, RG8 7QQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Walnut Tree Cottages, Crays Pond, Reading, RG8 7QQ

1decisions1extensions13documents1nearby

Aug 2023
AnnexFull
Outcome in report
Alterations to existing garage/studio to form additional habitable ancillary residential accommodation, to include the provision of an external stair and alterations to the roof. (Amended plans received 21 August showing reduced size of roof lights and new dormer window design relocated on the building).
Extension
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
P23/S2105/HH
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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.

2 Walnut Tree Cottages has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£1,129,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£1,075,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

20 August 2020Most recent
£1,075,000
+252.5%over 21 years
16 August 1999
£305,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in RG8 7QQ: £625,000 (2023–1996).

Nearby sales in RG8 7QQ

1 Walnut Tree Cottages, Crays Pond, Reading, RG8 7QQ
Sold Jul 2023
£1,022,500

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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

0.2 km

Goring Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Langtree School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG8 7QQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 7QQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

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