What type of property is 1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP?

1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP last change hands?

1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP last sold for £280,000 in April 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP?

The current EPC rating for 1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP?

1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (1,324 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 35% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG19 3RP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP?

1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP located?

1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP sits in Thatcham. It falls within the RG19 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP?

Police records around 1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 67% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP?

The closest primary school to 1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP is Parsons Down Infant School (236m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kennet School (1.6km).

What transport links are near 1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP?

The closest bus stop to 1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, RG19 3RP is Paynesdown Road, 164m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, Thatcham, RG19 3RP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

123 m²

1324 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Fir Tree Cottages

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

1 Fir Tree Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Thatcham (RG19 3RP). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2015) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £502,000 sits 79.3% above the 2013 sale of £280,000. On the market in April 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Nov 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2015

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromE52toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, Thatcham, RG19 3RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Fir Tree Cottages has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

Current estimate

£502,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£280,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 April 2013Most recent
£280,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in RG19 3RP: £265,000 (2010–2006).

Nearby sales in RG19 3RP

2 Fir Tree Cottages, Lower Way, Thatcham, RG19 3RP
Sold Jul 2010
£265,000

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Thatcham report

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Paynesdown Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Parsons Down Infant School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG19 3RP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG19 3RP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

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