What kind of home is Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT?

Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT is a detached house.

When did Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT last change hands?

Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT last sold for £880,000 in January 2007, around 20 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT?

The current EPC rating for Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2010 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT?

Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT has a recorded floor area of 283 m² (3,046 sq ft). That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 8NT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT use?

The latest EPC at Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT have?

Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT has 13 planning records on file (4 approved, 2 refused), most recent in September 2012. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT?

Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT in?

Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT sits in Upper Basildon, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT?

Police records around Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT 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.

What schools are near Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT?

The closest primary school to Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT is Basildon C.E. Primary School (459m).

What is the nearest station to Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT?

The closest bus stop to Applecroft, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT is Emery Acres, 471m away. In total there are 22 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

Applecroft, Bethesda Street, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8NT

13 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

283 m²

3046 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Applecroft

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

Applecroft is a detached house in Upper Basildon, Reading, Reading (RG8 8NT). It has a recorded floor area of 283 m² (around 3046 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in January 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £1,570,000 sits 78.4% above the 2007 sale of £880,000. At 283 m² it's 24.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (228 m² median across 12 EPCs). 13 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 2 refused.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Applecroft

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Applecroft's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2011from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromF23toB90

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Mar 2026from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromB90toC74

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryDetached HouseEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,795 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Applecroft, Bethesda Street, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8NT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Applecroft has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

13 applications on record at Applecroft, Bethesda Street, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8NT

13decisions277documents6nearby

Nov 2007
Demolition And RebuildFull
Outcome in report
Demolition of 2 houses and erection of 5 houses with garages.
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
07/01949/FULD
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ConditionsSept 2012Decision
RenovationAug 2012Decision

+ 10 more applications in the report

Unlock Applecroft, Bethesda Street, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8NT's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (13 on record)
All 13 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
The 277 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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

£1,570,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2007)

£880,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 January 2007Most recent
£880,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 8NT: £1,250,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in RG8 8NT

On the street

Versus other Bethesda Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for Applecroft runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,110

Street avg £4,595

Below

Floor Area

283 m²

Street avg 241 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Applecroft

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£1.8m

1 Croft Drive, Pangbourne

RG8 8AN

6 bed4 bath

£1.0m

1 Bethesda Street, Upper Basildon

RG8 8NT

2 bed1 bath

£995k

1 Captains Gorse, Upper Basildon

RG8 8SZ

5 bed2 bath

£846k

1 Brading Way, Purley On Thames

RG8 8BS

£786k

1 Belleisle, Purley On Thames

RG8 8AP

5 bed2 bath

£733k

1 Elyham, Purley On Thames

RG8 8EN

4 bed

£712k

1 Duncan Gardens, Purley On Thames

RG8 8DW

4 bed2 bath

£669k

1 Honeycroft Cottages, Pangbourne Road, Upper Basildon

RG8 8LR

3 bed1 bath

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

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Emery Acres — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Basildon C.E. Primary School. 1 school nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 8NT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8NT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Applecroft, Bethesda Street, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8NT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.