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14 Link Way, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PD

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
159 m²
1711 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 14 Link Way

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

14 Link Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Arborfield Cross, Reading, Reading (RG2 9PD). 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 (February 2017) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 159 m² the property is well over the postcode median (97 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £753,000 sits 97.6% above the 2013 sale of £381,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£223/sq ft) was about 36.6% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: a loft conversion approved in 2021. Past consents include a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in September 2013.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • LandYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • 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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from Jun 2009
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Windows
SingleSecondary

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Feb 2017from May 2013
EPC improved fromE48toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
13%83%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Link Way, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 14 Link Way, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PD

1decisions1extensions7documents9nearby
  1. Jul 2021
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed hip to gable loft conversion to create habitable accommodation, facilitated by the insertion of 1 no. dormer, 2 no. rooflights and 1 no. Juliet balcony.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    211670
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
  • The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

14 Link Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£753,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£381,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 September 2013Most recent

    £381,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9PD: £422,500 (2023–2021).

On the street

Versus other Link Way homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 14 Link Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,396

Street avg £3,857

Strongly below

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 14 Link Way

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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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
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.

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

0.2 km

British Legion — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Coombes Church of England Primary School. 4 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 9PD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 9PD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9PD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low
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60 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 14 Link Way, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.