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35 Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PY

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
131 m²
1410 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 35 Melrose Gardens

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

35 Melrose Gardens is a semi-detached house in Arborfield Cross, Reading, Reading (RG2 9PY). It has a recorded floor area of 131 m² (around 1410 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2014) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 131 m² the property is well over the postcode median (87 m² across 23 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

35 Melrose Gardens's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Nov 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended 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 35 Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

35 Melrose Gardens has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 35 Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PY

2decisions2extensions10documents9nearby
  1. Jun 2003
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    Proposed two storey rear extension to dwelling.

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    030312
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 10 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.

35 Melrose Gardens has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£487,000

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.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9PY: £435,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Melrose Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 35 Melrose Gardens stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 59 (D)

On par

Floor Area

131 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 35 Melrose Gardens

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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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.
£493k

1 Baston Road, Arborfield Green

RG2 9ZW

£464k

1 Bramshill Close, Arborfield

RG2 9PT

£521k

1 Bailey Mews, Shinfield

RG2 9RP

£453k

1 Blackthorn, Shinfield

RG2 9GH

£540k

1 Barker Close, Arborfield

RG2 9NQ

4 bed2 bath
£549k

1 Bronte Grove, Arborfield Green

RG2 9UN

£428k

1 Aphelion Way, Shinfield

RG2 9FR

£577k

1 Bentley Drive, Arborfield

RG2 9FH

4 bed2 bath
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

0.2 km

The Swan — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Coombes Church of England Primary School. 5 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 9PY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 9PY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9PY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

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