What type of property is Badger Cottage, Church Lane, RG2 9HX?

Badger Cottage, Church Lane, RG2 9HX is a detached house.

What energy rating does Badger Cottage, Church Lane, RG2 9HX have?

The current EPC rating for Badger Cottage, Church Lane, RG2 9HX is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Badger Cottage, Church Lane, RG2 9HX?

Badger Cottage, Church Lane, RG2 9HX has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft). That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG2 9HX. Source: EPC Register.

How is Badger Cottage, Church Lane, RG2 9HX heated?

The latest EPC at Badger Cottage, Church Lane, RG2 9HX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Badger Cottage, Church Lane, RG2 9HX?

Badger Cottage, Church Lane, RG2 9HX is in council tax band E.

Where is Badger Cottage, Church Lane, RG2 9HX located?

Badger Cottage, Church Lane, RG2 9HX sits in Arborfield, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

What is crime like near Badger Cottage, Church Lane, RG2 9HX?

Police records around Badger Cottage, Church Lane, RG2 9HX show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Badger Cottage, Church Lane, RG2 9HX?

The closest primary school to Badger Cottage, Church Lane, RG2 9HX is Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School (1.6km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oakbank School (3.0km).

How well connected is Badger Cottage, Church Lane, RG2 9HX?

The closest bus stop to Badger Cottage, Church Lane, RG2 9HX is Church Lane, 592m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Badger Cottage, Church Lane, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9HX

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Badger Cottage

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

Badger Cottage is a detached house in Arborfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9HX). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 97), a 3-band jump.

At 117 m² the property is well over the postcode median (89 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Oct 2012

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

53%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Badger Cottage, Church Lane, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9HX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Badger Cottage 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.

Badger Cottage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£594,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

On the street

Versus other Church Lane homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Badger Cottage outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

62 (D)

Street avg 56 (D)

Above

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

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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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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Church Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior School. 9 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 9HX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9HX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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