What kind of home is Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ?

Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ is a detached house.

When did Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ last change hands?

Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ last sold for £910,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ?

The current EPC rating for Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ is A with a score of 93 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a C recorded in December 2018 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ?

Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ has a recorded floor area of 409 m² (4,402 sq ft). That makes it about 110% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG2 9JJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ use?

The latest EPC at Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ had any planning applications?

Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ has 2 approved extension applications on file going back to April 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ?

Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ in?

Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ sits in Arborfield, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG2 postcode district.

What is crime like near Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ?

Police records around Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ 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.

What schools are near Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ?

The closest primary school to Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ is Bearwood Primary School (1.6km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Forest School (2.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ?

The closest bus stop to Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, RG2 9JJ is Bear Wood Lake, 545m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9JJ

EPC A6 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor area

409 m²

4402 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 93

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Swallowbrook

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

Swallowbrook is a detached house in Arborfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9JJ). It has a recorded floor area of 409 m² (around 4402 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2023 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2023) returns an A (score 93), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in December 2018 the rating was C, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 409 m² the property is well over the postcode median (195 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £1,611,000 sits 77% above the 2020 sale of £910,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£207/sq ft) was about 38.1% below the postcode norm. 6 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: November 2020 at £910,000.

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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.

Swallowbrook ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A93

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from Dec 2018

EPC improved fromC70toA93

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

AverageVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9JJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Swallowbrook has been through 6 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

6 applications on record at Swallowbrook, Carters Hill, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9JJ

6decisions2extensions153documents9nearby

Apr 2021
ExtensionOutline
Outcome in report
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey side extension on the north west elevation; a single storey side and rear extension on the south east elevation; a rear dormer to facilitate conversion of the loft; 3 no. outbuildings to form a store, office and greenhouse, and a new driveway with 2 no. accesses.
Documents
20 docs on file
Reference
210146
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ConditionsFeb 2023Decision
RenovationOct 2022Decision

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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 landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£1,611,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£910,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 November 2020Most recent
£910,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9JJ: £962,500 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in RG2 9JJ

On the street

Versus other Carters Hill homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Swallowbrook runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,225

Street avg £4,398

Below

Floor Area

409 m²

Street avg 186 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 9.6 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

6 years

Street avg 10 years

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Bear Wood Lake — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Bearwood Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9JJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

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