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Ridgeway, Newtown, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8JG

4 planning records
Council tax
Band G
Overview

About Ridgeway

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

Ridgeway is a property in Upper Basildon, Reading, Reading (RG8 8JG). It has council tax band G.

4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2005–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Most recent transfer: December 2022 at £950,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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 Ridgeway, Newtown, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Aug 2024
    PorchFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    New Porch, Single storey rear extension, roof extensions, gable dormers and internal alterations.

    Extension
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    24/01778/HOUSE
    View planning record
  2. Dec 2014
    OutbuildingFull
    In report

    Storage shed for domestic use.

    Agent
    Owens Galliver Architects LLP
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    14/02535/HOUSE
    View planning record
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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.

Latest sale on Ridgeway was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Last sold (2022)

£950,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 December 2022Most recent

    £950,000

    +118.9%over 17 years

  2. 9 August 2005

    £434,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8JG: £630,000 (2024–2021).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Ridgeway

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

0.1 km

Wakemans — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Basildon C.E. Primary School. 1 school 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 8JG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG8 8JG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8JG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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