What kind of home is 9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG?

9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG sell for?

9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG last sold for £262,500 in October 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in August 2002, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2002 and October 2021, 9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG rose from £125,000 to £262,500, a change of £137,500. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG?

The current EPC rating for 9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG?

9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG use?

The latest EPC at 9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG?

9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG in?

9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG sits in Reading. It falls within the RG1 postcode district.

What is crime like near 9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG?

Police records around 9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG show an average of 623 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 33% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG?

The closest primary school to 9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG is Redlands Primary School (94m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Reading School (418m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG?

The closest bus stop to 9 Blenheim Gardens, RG1 5QG is Foxhill Road, 108m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Blenheim Gardens, Reading, RG1 5QG

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 9 Blenheim Gardens

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

9 Blenheim Gardens is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Reading (RG1 5QG). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Across 2002–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £298,000 is 13.5% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£381/sq ft) was about 75.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £262,500 in October 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

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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(1 of 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 July 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromC71toD66

Low Energy Lighting

29%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Blenheim Gardens, Reading, RG1 5QG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Blenheim Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

45 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£298,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£262,500

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

28 October 2021Most recent
£262,500
+110.0%over 19 years
29 August 2002
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG1 5QG: £347,500 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in RG1 5QG

On the street

Versus other Blenheim Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 53 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 9 Blenheim Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,102

Street avg £3,233

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 70 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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

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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.

Full Reading report

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

Crime

623/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Foxhill Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Redlands Primary School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG1 5QG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG1 5QG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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