What kind of home is 52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN?

52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN last change hands?

52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN last sold for £580,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £355,000 in September 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN changed over time?

Across 3 sales between September 2010 and November 2023, 52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN rose from £355,000 to £580,000, a change of £225,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN?

The current EPC rating for 52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN?

52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (1,776 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 38% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG2 9DN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN use?

The latest EPC at 52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN?

52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN has 3 approved extension applications on file including part-single-part-two-storey extension and part-single-part-two-storey front extension. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN?

52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN in?

52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN sits in Shinfield, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN?

Police records around 52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN show an average of 327 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN?

The closest primary school to 52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN is Shinfield Infant and Nursery School (669m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oakbank School (1.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN?

The closest bus stop to 52 Oatlands Road, RG2 9DN is Church Lane, 305m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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52 Oatlands Road, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9DN

3 sales on record5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

165 m²

1776 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 52 Oatlands Road

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

52 Oatlands Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Shinfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9DN). It has a recorded floor area of 165 m² (around 1776 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 165 m² the property is well over the postcode median (126 m² across 37 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £709,000 is 22.2% above the 2023 sale price. Sold November 2023 for £580,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 September 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromD58toC72

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%79%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 52 Oatlands Road, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

5 applications on record at 52 Oatlands Road, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9DN

4decisions5extensions94documents9nearby

Flagged:RetrospectiveDemolition

Nov 2010
Garage ConversionOutline
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Application for certificate of lawfullness for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension amd part garage conversion.
Extension
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
102078
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DemolitionMay 2025Decision
ExtensionJan 2025Decision

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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.

52 Oatlands Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£709,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£580,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

14 November 2023Most recent
£580,000
+20.8%over 10 years
16 May 2013
£480,000
+35.2%over 2 years
5 September 2010
£355,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9DN: £615,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in RG2 9DN

On the street

Versus other Oatlands Road homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

52 Oatlands Road outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,515

Street avg £3,891

Below

Floor Area

165 m²

Street avg 136 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

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Area

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Crime

327/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Church Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Shinfield Infant and Nursery School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG2 9DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

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