The Close, Woodcote, Reading
House prices, sold prices and local information for RG8 0SB.
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At a glance
5 property sales on The Close, Woodcote, Reading have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 24 Oct 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £430,390. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on The Close range from £301,950 to £550,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on The Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RG8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 5 | £430,390 | 24 Oct 2025 |
Sold prices on The Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31, The Close RG8 0SB | 24 Oct 2025 | £495,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, The Close RG8 0SB | 8 Aug 2025 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, The Close RG8 0SB | 18 Apr 2023 | £550,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, The Close RG8 0SB | 8 Jan 2019 | £301,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 31, The Close RG8 0SB | 1 Jun 2017 | £405,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31, The Close | £405,000 (Jun 2017) → £495,000 (Oct 2025) | +22% over 8 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Close
Crime
23 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near The Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langtree School 626 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Woodcote Primary School 168 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Oratory School 287 pupils | Other independent school Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Oratory Preparatory School 263 pupils | Other independent school Roman Catholic | 2–13 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Checkendon Church of England (A) Primary School 86 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Stoke Row CofE Primary School 50 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Goring & Streatley station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
- Pangbourne station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
- Tilehurst station 4.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Close (adj, Whitehouse Road) 2 min walk
- The Close (opp, Whitehouse Road) 2 min walk
- West Chiltern (opp, Whitehouse Road) 3 min walk
- West Chiltern (adj, Whitehouse Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Goring & Woodcote Medical Practice
The Health Centre, Wayside Green, Reading · 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Woodcote · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Goring Gatehampton Rd Express · 2.8 mi
Dentists
- Byways Dental Practice · 1.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 514 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,377 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 74% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across South Oxfordshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on The Close
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Who lives around The Close
Ethnic group
| Here | South Oxfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.1% | 93.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.7% | 1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | South Oxfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.6% | 49.9% |
| No religion | 38.2% | 41.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 1% |
Country of birth
| Here | South Oxfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 87.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 12.9% | 12.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | South Oxfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 40.3% | 43.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.3% | 15.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.9% | 12.7% |
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | South Oxfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.1% | 53.4% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 33% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | South Oxfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 37.3% | 38.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 36.8% | 36.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 18.6% | 14.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.4% | 10.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of South Oxfordshire.
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Estate agents near The Close
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