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1 Bethesda Street, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8NT
This 197 square metre property in Upper Basildon, Reading, Reading carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £1,175,000 in 2022, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Semi-Detached House
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
197 m²
Council Tax
Band E
Property Features
Built 1900–1929
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.6 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2022from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromE39toD64
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Main Fuel
ElectricOil
Fuel source changed
Heating Controls
ManualFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Low Energy Lighting
12%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£1,128,000
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Transaction history
+86.5%(6y)
£1,175,000Latest
Oct 2022£630,000
Oct 2016Source: HM Land Registry
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House Price Index
Reading-1.6%
98.3
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Bethesda Street
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 11 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£5,964/£4,082 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 82% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
3 years/8 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 18% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
64 (D)/72 (C) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 36% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
197 m²/264 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 27% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
7.6 t/year/6.1 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Around average
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
9 rooms/8 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 83% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Upper Basildon, Reading
This property is located in Upper Basildon, a small village in the civil parish of Basildon, near Pangbourne in Berkshire, within the RG 8 postcode district.
Upper Basildon is a small village situated within the civil parish of Basildon, close to the town of Pangbourne in the English county of Berkshire. The village’s landmark is the St. Stephen’s Church, built in 1964 and uniquely shaped like the Christian fish symbol. Education for young residents is provided by Basildon Church of England Primary School, located on School Lane. The area falls within the RG 8 postcode district, placing it within the Reading postal region. Residents benefit from the village’s tranquil setting while remaining within reach of the larger town of Reading. The community is defined by its modest size and local institutions, offering a quiet, rural lifestyle with straightforward access to the nearby town for broader services in 2025.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
45.3dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
36.3dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
3 months of data for Reading
Total Crimes
7
Monthly Avg
2
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Criminal Damage & Arson
Crime by Category
Criminal Damage & Arson2(29%)
Violence & Sexual2(29%)
Other Theft2(29%)
Other Crime1(14%)
Recent Incidents
Criminal Damage & Arson
Aug 2025On or near Sulham Lane
Violence & Sexual
Aug 2025On or near The Ridge
Other Theft
Aug 2025On or near Sulham Lane
Criminal Damage & Arson
Mar 2025On or near The Ridge
Violence & Sexual
Mar 2025On or near The Ridge
Other Theft
Feb 2025On or near Farm Road
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
1 within 3kmP
Basildon C.E. Primary School
459m
6 mins
Transport Links
22 within 3kmEmery Acres
Bus Stop471m
6 mins
Beckfords
Bus Stop558m
7 mins
Captains Gorse
Bus Stop650m
8 mins
Aldworth Road
Bus Stop721m
9 mins
Upper Basildon flexi area
Bus Stop878m
11 mins
Red Lion
Bus Stop932m
11 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
23 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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