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16 Dovecote Road, Reading, RG2 8UJ

3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 16 Dovecote Road

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

16 Dovecote Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG2 8UJ). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £292,000 is 24.3% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£370/sq ft) was about 25% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (September 2016).

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

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Central heatingYes
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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Mar 2014
EPC improved fromD59toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Dovecote Road, Reading, RG2 8UJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Dovecote Road has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 16 Dovecote Road, Reading, RG2 8UJ

2decisions2extensions12documents6nearby
  1. Oct 2015
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey

    First floor extension to form bedroom.

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/15/1573
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 12 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Price for 16 Dovecote Road has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£292,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£235,000

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 September 2016Most recent

    £235,000

    +84.3%over 12 years

  2. 22 July 2004

    £127,500

    +183.3%over 8 years

  3. 8 May 1996

    £45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 8UJ: £330,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Dovecote Road homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Dovecote Road is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£3,983

Street avg £4,173

On par

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Dovecote Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £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.
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1 Brayford Road

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£406k

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£428k

1 Alandale Close

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1 Downham Court, Shinfield Road

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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

Crime

327/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Engineers Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 8UJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 8UJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 8UJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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