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2a, Reading Road, Lower Basildon, Reading, RG8 9NL

Extendable4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
123 m²
1324 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 29
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a three-bedroom detached house in Lower Basildon, Reading, Reading (RG8 9NL). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (February 2013) shows an F (score 29), near the bottom of the EPC scale. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on lpg. The latest certificate is from February 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 2002–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £586,000 sits 54.2% above the 2014 sale of £380,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£287/sq ft) was about 18.5% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 12 years since the last transfer (May 2014).

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

  • Bedrooms3

Outside

  • GarageDetached

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2a

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

2a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Feb 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F29
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2013from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromG7toF29
Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
38%78%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Reading Road, Lower Basildon, Reading, RG8 9NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

  1. Feb 2019
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Single storey side extension to detached garage to form an additional garage and summer house

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    18/03399/HOUSE
    View planning record
  2. Jul 2018
    PorchFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey

    Section 73A: Variation of condition 3 'Materials as specified' of approved permission 15/01004/HOUSE - Proposed roof conversion and alterations. Rear and side single storey extensions. External timber cladding as shown timber porch.

    Extension
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    18/01177/HOUSE
    View planning record
Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 2a

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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.

Latest sale on 2a was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£586,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£380,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 May 2014Most recent

    £380,000

    +52.0%over 12 years
  2. 4 January 2002

    £250,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 9NL: £530,000 (2022–2015).

On the street

Versus other Reading Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2a is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,089

Street avg £3,928

Strongly below

Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 131 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

7.4 t/year

Street avg 7.5 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Park Wall Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

2.6 km

Basildon C.E. Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 9NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2a, Reading Road, Lower Basildon, Reading, RG8 9NL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.