Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
14 Holmlea Road, Goring, Reading, RG8 9EX
Extendable3 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
100 m²
1076 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About 14 Holmlea Road
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
14 Holmlea Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Goring, Reading, Reading (RG8 9EX). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
A recent sale: £746,000 in August 2025. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£693/sq ft) was about 104.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 100 m² it's 28.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (140 m² median across 20 EPCs).
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
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- GarageDetached
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 14 Holmlea Road
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 performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate
May 2023EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 May 2033
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,220 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 14 Holmlea Road, Goring, Reading, RG8 9EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
14 Holmlea Road has no planning applications on record.
3
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
14 Holmlea Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£742,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 26 years.
Last sold (2025)
£746,000
Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
3 August 2025Most recent
£746,000
+122.7%over 23 years16 August 2001
£335,000
+48.9%over 1 year6 December 1999
£225,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 9EX: £855,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in RG8 9EX
29 Holmlea Road, Goring, Reading, RG8 9EX
Sold May 2025
£732,45218 Holmlea Road, Goring, Reading, RG8 9EX
Sold Jan 2023
£900,00019 Holmlea Road, Goring, Reading, RG8 9EX
Sold Feb 2022
£895,00027 Holmlea Road, Goring, Reading, RG8 9EX
Sold Sept 2021
£855,00017 Holmlea Road, Goring, Reading, RG8 9EX
Sold Apr 2021
£675,000
Versus other Holmlea Road homes
Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 14 Holmlea Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£7,460
Street avg £4,937
Floor Area
100 m²
Street avg 144 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 6.0 t/year
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchSimilar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£780k
1 Holmlea Road, Goring
RG8 9EX
3 bed2 bath
£644k
1 Church Croft Cottage, Church Lane, Streatley
RG8 9HU
3 bed2 bath
£625k
1 Chestnut Cottages, Wallingford Road, Streatley
RG8 9JQ
3 bed
£622k
1 Fayleys Cottages, Aldworth
RG8 9RN
3 bed1 bath
£755k
1 Godwins Lodge, Lower Basildon
RG8 9PB
2 bed2 bath
£667k
1 Clevemede, Goring
RG8 9BU
4 bed1 bath
£652k
1 Helidon Cottages, The Coombe, Streatley
RG8 9QN
4 bed1 bath
£991k
1 Grange Close, Goring
RG8 9DY
4 bed
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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
52/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Goring & Streatley Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
1.0 km
Goring Church of England Aided Primary School. 2 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG8 9EX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 14 Holmlea Road, Goring, Reading, RG8 9EX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.