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49 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PW

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
91 m²
980 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 49 Whitley Wood Lane

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

49 Whitley Wood Lane is a detached house in Reading (RG2 8PW). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2021 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Across 2022–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£373/sq ft) was about 51.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2023 at £365,000.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 49 Whitley Wood Lane

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Aug 2021
EPC improved fromF30toD64
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
33%56%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 49 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

49 Whitley Wood Lane has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

6 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.

49 Whitley Wood Lane changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£393,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.3% per year over 1 year.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£365,000

Growth on file: 15.3% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 June 2023Most recent

    £365,000

    +21.7%over 1 year

  2. 21 January 2022

    £300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 8PW: £412,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Whitley Wood Lane homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

49 Whitley Wood Lane is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£4,011

Street avg £3,375

Above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 49 Whitley Wood Lane

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaRecent ownership pattern worth a look

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£406k

1 Corinne Close

RG2 8AA

3 bed2 bath
£373k

1 Brayford Road

RG2 8LT

3 bed1 bath
£368k

1 Ashby Court

RG2 8PG

1 bed1 bath
£350k

1 Cooper Close

RG2 8NZ

£344k

1 Denbury Gardens

RG2 8LU

3 bed
£453k

1 Alandale Close

RG2 8JP

3 bed1 bath
£338k

1 Dovecote Road

RG2 8UJ

2 bed1 bath
£335k

1 Anson Walk

RG2 8JU

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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Spencer Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Geoffrey Field Junior School. 17 schools nearby.

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 8PW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 8PW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 8PW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

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 49 Whitley Wood Lane, Reading, RG2 8PW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.