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17 Bourne Avenue, Reading, RG2 0DU

2 planning records

Estimated value

£459,000

  • Since the 2016 sale (£380,000)+21%
  • Against RG2 0DU's recent median (£415,000)+11%

Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
98 m²
1055 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£459,000

  • Against its 2016 sale (£380,000)+21%
  • Against RG2 0DU's recent median (£415,000)+11%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 17 Bourne Avenue is modelled from its 98 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 0DU. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    98 m² from the EPC lodged in December 2023

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2016

  • Recent sales in RG2 0DU

    5 sales, median £415,000 (2026–2024)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: April 2026Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

17 Bourne Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2009.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 March 2016Most recent

    £380,000

    +106.1%over 6 years

  2. 8 April 2009

    £184,400

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 0DU: £415,000 (2026–2024).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 17 Bourne Avenue, Reading, RG2 0DU. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 17 Bourne Avenue

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

17 Bourne Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 0DU). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). Across 2009–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £459,000 is 20.8% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£360/sq ft) was about 58.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in March 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 December 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromD61toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Bourne Avenue, Reading, RG2 0DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Bourne Avenue has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 17 Bourne Avenue, Reading, RG2 0DU

2decisions2extensions6documents14nearby
  1. Jul 2016
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Single storey side extension

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/16/0905
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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On the street

Versus other Bourne Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

17 Bourne Avenue outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,878

Street avg £3,116

Above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 97 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above
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

Crime

327/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Christchurch Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Palmer Primary Academy. 39 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • The Palmer Primary AcademyPrimary182m
  • New Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary253m
  • Reading Girls' SchoolSecondary743m
  • Katesgrove Primary SchoolPrimary914m

Nearest stops

  • Christchurch GardensBus stop168m
  • Elgar RoadBus stop197m
  • Christchurch CourtBus stop252m
  • Warwick RoadBus stop318m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences1,694 reports37%
  • Shoplifting638 reports14%
  • Anti-social Behaviour466 reports10%
  • Other Theft373 reports8%

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 RG2 0DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 0DU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 0DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Comparables

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 17 Bourne Avenue is modelled from its 98 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 0DU. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 17 Bourne Avenue. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 17 Bourne Avenue was lodged in December 2023 at band C and is valid until December 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 17 Bourne Avenue. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 39 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG2 0DU, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
17 Bourne Avenue is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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