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5 Fuchsia Grove, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9ET

Extendable
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Fuchsia Grove

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

5 Fuchsia Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Shinfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9ET). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 71). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 74 m² the property is well over the postcode median (52 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It changed hands recently, sold January 2025 for £435,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£546/sq ft) was about 82.8% 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
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-east-facing
  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

EPC Rating

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

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Fuchsia Grove, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9ET, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Fuchsia Grove 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.

Latest sale on 5 Fuchsia Grove was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£454,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2025)

£435,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 January 2025Most recent

    £435,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9ET: £192,500 (2023–2018).

On the street

Versus other Fuchsia Grove homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Fuchsia Grove outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,878

Street avg £3,515

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Fuchsia Grove

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 · 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.
£663k

1 Appleton Way, Shinfield

RG2 9RN

3 bed
£540k

1 Barker Close, Arborfield

RG2 9NQ

4 bed2 bath
£577k

1 Bentley Drive, Arborfield

RG2 9FH

4 bed2 bath
£697k

1 Austen Grove, Arborfield Green

RG2 9UP

4 bed2 bath
£732k

1 Bushell Way, Arborfield

RG2 9FQ

4 bed3 bath
£747k

1 Arbery Way, Arborfield

RG2 9FG

5 bed3 bath
£453k

1 Blackthorn, Shinfield

RG2 9GH

£464k

1 Bramshill Close, Arborfield

RG2 9PT

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

0.2 km

Brookers Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Shinfield Infant and Nursery School. 14 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 9ET from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 9ET

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.9dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9ET

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.4dB

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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