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55 Oatlands Road, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9DN

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
81 m²
872 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Freehold
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Overview

About 55 Oatlands Road

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

55 Oatlands Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Shinfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9DN). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

It changed hands recently, sold July 2025 for £480,000. At 81 m² it sits well below the postcode median (129 m² across 37 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£551/sq ft) was about 103.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • 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)
Mar 2025

EPC Rating

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

Certificate validity

Valid until 15 March 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Nov 2011
EPC improved fromE51toC71
Heating System
Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowFreeholdEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 55 Oatlands Road, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9DN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

55 Oatlands Road has no planning applications on record.

9

But the area is active

9 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.

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

Current estimate

£526,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 13 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£480,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 July 2025Most recent

    £480,000

    +92.0%over 13 years

  2. 12 March 2012

    £250,000

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

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.

On price per m², 55 Oatlands Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,926

Street avg £3,811

Strongly above

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 138 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 55 Oatlands Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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.
£652k

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£553k

1 Barker Close, Arborfield

RG2 9NQ

4 bed2 bath
£565k

1 Bentley Drive, Arborfield

RG2 9FH

4 bed2 bath
£703k

1 Austen Grove, Arborfield Green

RG2 9UP

4 bed2 bath
£756k

1 Bushell Way, Arborfield

RG2 9FQ

4 bed3 bath
£724k

1 Arbery Way, Arborfield

RG2 9FG

5 bed3 bath
£526k

1 Bronte Grove, Arborfield Green

RG2 9UN

£523k

1 Baston Road, Arborfield Green

RG2 9ZW

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

0.3 km

Church Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Shinfield Infant and Nursery School. 13 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 9DN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 9DN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9DN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.0dB

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 55 Oatlands Road, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9DN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.