What type of property is 5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU?

5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU?

5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU last sold for £670,000 in February 2024, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU?

The current EPC rating for 5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU?

5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (1,356 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU?

5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU located?

5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU sits in Goring, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

What is crime like near 5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU?

Police records around 5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU 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.

Which schools serve 5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU?

The closest primary school to 5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU is Goring Church of England Aided Primary School (1.1km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU?

The closest rail stop to 5 Elmcroft, RG8 9EU is Goring & Streatley Rail Station, 375m away. The nearest bus option is Goring & Streatley Station, 380m away.

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5 Elmcroft, Goring, Reading, RG8 9EU

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

126 m²

1356 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Elmcroft

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

5 Elmcroft is a four-bedroom detached house in Goring, Reading, Reading (RG8 9EU). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £762,000 is 13.7% above the 2024 sale price. Sold February 2024 for £670,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes
LandYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 July 2033

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Elmcroft, Goring, Reading, RG8 9EU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Elmcroft, Goring, Reading, RG8 9EU

1decisions1extensions7documents3nearby

Apr 2024
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension of the hallway, changes at the front and rear windows and doors, addition of a porch, extension of the side dormer and all associated works.
Extension
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
P24/S0713/HH
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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.

Current estimate

£762,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£670,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 February 2024Most recent
£670,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 9EU: £825,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in RG8 9EU

On the street

Versus other Elmcroft homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 5 Elmcroft stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,317

Street avg £6,624

Strongly below

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 119 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£667k

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£1.0m

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£1.0m

1 Golf Cottages, Rectory Road, Streatley

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£780k

1 Holmlea Road, Goring

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£811k

1 Exeter Cottages, The Coombe, Streatley

RG8 9QX

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Reading report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Goring & Streatley Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

1.1 km

Goring Church of England Aided Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG8 9EU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 9EU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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