What kind of home is 17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB?

17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB last change hands?

17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB last sold for £229,995 in December 2001, around 25 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB have?

The current EPC rating for 17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB?

17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB use?

The latest EPC at 17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB?

17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB is in council tax band E.

Which area is 17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB in?

17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB sits in Arborfield, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB?

Police records around 17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB 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 17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB?

The closest primary school to 17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB is The Coombes Church of England Primary School (1.3km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bohunt School Wokingham (997m).

What transport links are near 17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB?

The closest bus stop to 17 Rayner Drive, RG2 9FB is Faraday Close, 303m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Rayner Drive, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9FB

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17 Rayner Drive

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

17 Rayner Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Arborfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9FB). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since December 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £467,000 sits 103% above the 2001 sale of £229,995.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageIntegral

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD65toC74

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Rayner Drive, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9FB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Rayner Drive has no planning applications on record.

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.

17 Rayner Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£467,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£229,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

21 December 2001Most recent
£229,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9FB: £375,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in RG2 9FB

On the street

Versus other Rayner Drive homes

Four headline reads against 48 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 17 Rayner Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,527

Street avg £3,849

Strongly below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 111 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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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£460k

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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.

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Crime

327/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Faraday Close — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Bohunt School Wokingham. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9FB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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