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21 Firethorn, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9GD

EPC B1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Floor area
150 m²
1615 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 85
Overview

About 21 Firethorn

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

21 Firethorn is a detached house in Shinfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9GD). It has a recorded floor area of 150 m² (around 1615 sq ft). The latest certificate (April 2018) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 92).

One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2023. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in May 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

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  • 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
B85
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Firethorn, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9GD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 21 Firethorn, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9GD

1decisions1extensions11documents9nearby
  1. Apr 2023
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Householder application for the proposed conversion of the loft to habitable accommodation, including the insertion of a rear dormer.

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    230126
    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.
Current estimate

£671,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£650,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 May 2018Most recent

    £650,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9GD: £575,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Firethorn homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 21 Firethorn stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,333

Street avg £4,212

Above

Floor Area

150 m²

Street avg 151 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

On par

Years Held

8 years

Street avg 7 years

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Firethorn

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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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.
£671k

1 Brook Cottages, Hughes Green, Arborfield

RG2 9JE

£665k

1 Aragon Crescent, Shinfield

RG2 9YH

£663k

1 Appleton Way, Shinfield

RG2 9RN

3 bed
£662k

1 Alexander Walk, Shinfield

RG2 9SQ

£656k

1 Bolton Drive, Shinfield

RG2 9RD

£691k

1 Alder Grove, Shinfield

RG2 9RA

£691k

1 Ambler Drive, Arborfield Green

RG2 9TL

£697k

1 Austen Grove, Arborfield Green

RG2 9UP

4 bed2 bath
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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hawthorn — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.7dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9GD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.2dB

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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