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3 Buttenshaw Avenue, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9LY

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
159 m²
1711 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 3 Buttenshaw Avenue

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

3 Buttenshaw Avenue is a semi-detached house in Arborfield, Reading, Reading (RG2 9LY). It has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (around 1711 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

At 159 m² it's 16.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (137 m² median across 20 EPCs).

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Oct 2009
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Buttenshaw Avenue, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Buttenshaw Avenue has no planning applications on record.

9

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.

3 Buttenshaw Avenue has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£626,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9LY: £615,000 (2023–2021).

On the street

Versus other Buttenshaw Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 69 (C)

On par

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 155 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Buttenshaw Avenue

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.
£625k

1 Blacksmiths Way, Arborfield Green

RG2 9QP

£608k

1 Biggs Lane, Arborfield

RG2 9LL

£603k

1 Bland Way, Shinfield

RG2 9SL

£656k

1 Bolton Drive, Shinfield

RG2 9RD

£593k

1 Allen Way, Shinfield

RG2 9RB

£662k

1 Alexander Walk, Shinfield

RG2 9SQ

£663k

1 Appleton Way, Shinfield

RG2 9RN

3 bed
£665k

1 Aragon Crescent, Shinfield

RG2 9YH

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

0.3 km

Biggs Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bohunt School Wokingham. 6 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 9LY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 9LY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9LY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

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 3 Buttenshaw Avenue, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9LY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.