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14 Bentley Drive, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9FH

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
108 m²
1163 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 14 Bentley Drive

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

14 Bentley Drive is a detached house in Arborfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9FH). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

It hasn't traded since October 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Across 2003–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £534,000 sits 90.7% above the 2009 sale of £280,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2016.

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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)
Sept 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Bentley Drive, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9FH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 14 Bentley Drive, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9FH

1decisions1extensions2documents9nearby
  1. Sept 2016
    Loft ConversionAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed conversion of existing loft to additional habitable accommodation, to include the erection of a rear dormer extension.

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    162420
    Full record in report

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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.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£534,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.2% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2009)

£280,000

Growth on file: 1.2% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 October 2009Most recent

    £280,000

    +6.9%over 5 years

  2. 8 December 2003

    £261,900

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9FH: £570,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Bentley Drive homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Bentley Drive is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,593

Street avg £3,963

Strongly below

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 14 Bentley Drive

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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.
£540k

1 Barker Close, Arborfield

RG2 9NQ

4 bed2 bath
£521k

1 Bailey Mews, Shinfield

RG2 9RP

£549k

1 Bronte Grove, Arborfield Green

RG2 9UN

£577k

1 Bentley Drive, Arborfield

RG2 9FH

4 bed2 bath
£493k

1 Baston Road, Arborfield Green

RG2 9ZW

£593k

1 Allen Way, Shinfield

RG2 9RB

£603k

1 Bland Way, Shinfield

RG2 9SL

£608k

1 Biggs Lane, Arborfield

RG2 9LL

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

0.3 km

Rickman Close — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Bohunt School Wokingham. 3 schools nearby.

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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 9FH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 9FH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9FH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

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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