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

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

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

Springfields, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT last sold for £565,000 in April 2011, around 15 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £200,000 in March 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Springfields, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between March 2000 and April 2011, Springfields, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT rose from £200,000 to £565,000, a change of £365,000. That works out to roughly +9.8% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Springfields, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT have?

The current EPC rating for Springfields, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2017. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

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

Springfields, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (1,776 sq ft). That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 8NT. Source: EPC Register.

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

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

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

Springfields, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT has 3 approved extension applications on file including single-storey front extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

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

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

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

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

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

Police records around Springfields, 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 Springfields, Bethesda Street, RG8 8NT?

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

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

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

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

3 sales on record5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

165 m²

1776 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Springfields

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

Springfields is a detached house in Upper Basildon, Reading, Reading (RG8 8NT). It has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (around 1776 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Main heating runs on oil.

Held since April 2011 — that's 15 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2000–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £897,000 sits 58.8% above the 2011 sale of £565,000. At 165 m² it sits well below the postcode median (250 m² across 12 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 5 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2017

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 March 2027

6 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2017from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromD65toC71

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

37%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

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

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

5 applications on record at Springfields, Bethesda Street, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8NT

5decisions3extensions58documents6nearby

Oct 2012
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Front of property
First floor front roof extension, ground floor front bay window extension and 3no. rear elevation dormer windows.
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
12/02158/HOUSE
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
RenovationJan 2016Decision
RenovationOct 2015Decision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£897,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.8% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£565,000

Growth on file: 9.8% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

19 April 2011Most recent
£565,000
+20.7%over 5 years
16 December 2005
£468,000
+134.0%over 5 years
17 March 2000
£200,000

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.

Springfields outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,424

Street avg £4,569

Below

Floor Area

165 m²

Street avg 251 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

On par

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

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1 Honeycroft Cottages, Pangbourne Road, Upper Basildon

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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

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.

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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

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Common questions

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