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51 Garrett Drive, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9LD

EPC ASolar panels
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
89 m²
958 sq ft
Energy rating
A
Score 98
Overview

About 51 Garrett Drive

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

51 Garrett Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Shinfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9LD). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft). The latest certificate (April 2020) returns an A (score 98), the top energy band on the EPC scale. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

At 89 m² it's 16% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (106 m² median across 54 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 89% of similar EPCs). Across 2020–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£496/sq ft) was about 27.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £475,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

EPC Rating

A
A98
B
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
-0.1 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Garrett Drive, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9LD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51 Garrett Drive 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

£467,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£475,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 November 2024Most recent

    £475,000

    +18.8%over 4 years

  2. 6 August 2020

    £400,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9LD: £482,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Garrett Drive homes

Four headline reads against 54 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

51 Garrett Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,337

Street avg £4,267

Strongly above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

-0.1 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

2 years

Street avg 5 years

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 51 Garrett 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

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.
£663k

1 Appleton Way, Shinfield

RG2 9RN

3 bed
£540k

1 Barker Close, Arborfield

RG2 9NQ

4 bed2 bath
£577k

1 Bentley Drive, Arborfield

RG2 9FH

4 bed2 bath
£697k

1 Austen Grove, Arborfield Green

RG2 9UP

4 bed2 bath
£732k

1 Bushell Way, Arborfield

RG2 9FQ

4 bed3 bath
£747k

1 Arbery Way, Arborfield

RG2 9FG

5 bed3 bath
£464k

1 Bramshill Close, Arborfield

RG2 9PT

£453k

1 Blackthorn, Shinfield

RG2 9GH

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

Church Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Alder Grove Church of England Primary School. 13 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 9LD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 9LD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9LD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

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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