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25 Firethorn, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9GD

EPC B
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 86
Overview

About 25 Firethorn

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

25 Firethorn is a mid-terrace house in Shinfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9GD). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft). The latest certificate (November 2017) returns a high B (score 86), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. The recommended improvements would push it to A (score 96).

At 84 m² it sits well below the postcode median (143 m² across 38 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in January 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

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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.

25 Firethorn's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

A
B
B86
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
1.0 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Firethorn, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9GD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 Firethorn has no planning applications on record.

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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.
Current estimate

£412,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£395,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 January 2018Most recent

    £395,000

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.

25 Firethorn outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,702

Street avg £4,202

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 152 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

8 years

Street avg 7 years

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 25 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

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.
£400k

1 Attwood Drive, Arborfield

RG2 9FE

£428k

1 Aphelion Way, Shinfield

RG2 9FR

£453k

1 Blackthorn, Shinfield

RG2 9GH

£464k

1 Bramshill Close, Arborfield

RG2 9PT

£350k

1 Anderson Crescent, Arborfield Cross

RG2 9PB

£349k

1 Bridge Farm Cottages, Reading Road, Arborfield

RG2 9HT

£493k

1 Baston Road, Arborfield Green

RG2 9ZW

£336k

1 Brant Close, Arborfield Cross

RG2 9PF

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.

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 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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 25 Firethorn, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9GD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.