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1 The Orchids, Reading Road, Lower Basildon, Reading, RG8 9NL
This 134 square metre property in Lower Basildon, Reading, Reading carries an energy performance rating of B, indicating very good energy efficiency standards. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £550,000 in 2022.
Property Type
Semi-Detached House
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Floor Area
134 m²
Council Tax
Band N/A
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 May 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
B85
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£559,000
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Transaction history
+18.0%(7y)
£550,000Latest
Aug 2022£466,000
Sept 2015Source: HM Land Registry
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 Reading Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 8 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£4,104/£3,674 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than all similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
4 years/8 years avg
ShorterLonger
Lowest among similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
85 (B)/44 (E) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 94% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
134 m²/129 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
1.7 t/year/8.2 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 88% of similar properties
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 Lower Basildon, Reading
This property is located in Lower Basildon, a village within the RG8 postal district of Reading, Berkshire.
Lower Basildon is a small English village in the civil parish of Basildon, near Pangbourne, in the county of Berkshire. It is described as a village in Berkshire, England, and its summary notes that it is a small English village in the civil parish of Basildon, near Pangbourne, in the county of Berkshire. The locality lies within the RG 8 postal district of Reading, providing a rural setting with a close‑knit community atmosphere.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
45.4dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
38.6dB
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
3 within 3kmP
Basildon C.E. Primary School
2.6km
32 mins
P
Goring Church of England Aided Primary School
2.7km
33 mins
P
Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School
2.9km
35 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmPark Wall Lane
Bus Stop57m
1 min
Lower Basildon flexi area
Bus Stop58m
1 min
Tamarind Tree
Bus Stop286m
3 mins
Basildon Park Gates
Bus Stop338m
4 mins
Hook End Lane
Bus Stop895m
11 mins
Goring & Streatley Rail Station
Rail2.0km
25 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
33 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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