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1 Captains Gorse, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8SZ
This 168 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 £885,000 in 2017, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor Area
168 m²
Council Tax
Band G
Property Features
Built 1967–1975
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Double Garage
Off-street covered parking
Driveway
Off-street parking
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Utility Room
Separate laundry and storage
Cloakroom
Downstairs WC
Private Land
Significant plot of land included
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2016
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.6 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2016from Apr 2010
Hot Water
GoodAverage
Hot water efficiency decreased
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
0%54%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£1,088,000
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Transaction history
+234.0%(19y)
£885,000Latest
Jul 2017£265,000
Feb 1998Source: HM Land Registry
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7 Captains Gorse Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8SZ
Feb 2025
£905,000
9 Captains Gorse Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8SZ
Sept 2021
£990,000
5 Captains Gorse Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8SZ
May 2016
£885,000
8 Captains Gorse Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8SZ
Aug 2014
£585,000
3 Captains Gorse Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8SZ
Oct 2005
£530,000
4 Captains Gorse Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8SZ
Nov 1998
£315,000
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 Captains Gorse
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 5 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£5,268/£3,873 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 80% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
9 years/11 years avg
ShorterLonger
Around average
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
56 (D)/62 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than only 10% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
168 m²/193 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 20% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
7.6 t/year/7.2 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Around average
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
8 rooms/8 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
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.
Places to visit
Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
45.9dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
36.6dB
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
490m
6 mins
Transport Links
18 within 3kmCaptains Gorse
Bus Stop72m
1 min
Emery Acres
Bus Stop338m
4 mins
Kiln Ride
Bus Stop345m
4 mins
Kiln Ride
Bus Stop348m
4 mins
Beckfords
Bus Stop437m
5 mins
Aldworth Road
Bus Stop505m
6 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
19 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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