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1 Hermitage Cottages, Eastfield Lane, Goring Heath, Reading, RG8 7SU

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
152 m²
1636 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Hermitage Cottages

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

1 Hermitage Cottages is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Goring Heath, Reading, Reading (RG8 7SU). It has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (around 1636 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

Held since July 2008 — that's 18 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 2006–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £705,000 sits 54.9% above the 2008 sale of £455,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2016.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Hermitage Cottages

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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.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Hermitage Cottages, Eastfield Lane, Goring Heath, Reading, RG8 7SU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Aug 2016
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey extension to rear.

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    P16/S2211/HH
    View planning record
Before you offer

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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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£705,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 2 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2008)

£455,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 July 2008Most recent

    £455,000

    +7.1%over 1 year

  2. 30 August 2006

    £425,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in RG8 7SU: £344,975 (2006–2001).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Hermitage Cottages

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
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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

0.6 km

Bridle Path — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Langtree School. 3 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 7SU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG8 7SU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 7SU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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