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26 Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PZ

2 planning records

Estimated value

£434,000

  • Since the 2018 sale (£341,000)+27%
  • Against RG2 9PZ's recent median (£410,000)+6%

Newest record on this page: February 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
106 m²
1141 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 55
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£434,000

  • Against its 2018 sale (£341,000)+27%
  • Against RG2 9PZ's recent median (£410,000)+6%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 26 Melrose Gardens is modelled from its 106 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 9PZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    106 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2017

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2018

  • Recent sales in RG2 9PZ

    5 sales, median £410,000 (2025–2022)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: February 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

26 Melrose Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 September 2018Most recent

    £341,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG2 9PZ: £410,000 (2025–2022).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 26 Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PZ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 26 Melrose Gardens

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

26 Melrose Gardens is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Arborfield Cross, Reading, Reading (RG2 9PZ). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2017) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £434,000 is 27.3% above the 2018 sale price. Sold September 2018 for £341,000.

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
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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)
Jun 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D55
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 June 2027

7 months remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2017from Aug 2014
EPC improved fromE50toD55
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 26 Melrose Gardens, Arborfield Cross, Reading, RG2 9PZ

2decisions1extensions17documents9nearby
  1. Oct 2019
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey

    Householder Application for the proposed single storey extension to form porch to front following the removal of existing porch canopy to side, single storey side/rear extension including garage following the demolition of existing detached garage, first floor dormer extensions to front and rear, insertion of 1no. roof lantern to existing single storey extension to rear, internal alterations and changes to fenestration to existing dwelling.

    Extension
    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    191304
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. RenovationDecision

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On the street

Versus other Melrose Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 26 Melrose Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,217

Street avg £4,185

Strongly below

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly below
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

327/mo

Falling 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.

Nearest schools

  • The Coombes Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary254m
  • Bohunt School WokinghamSecondary1.9km
  • Farley Hill Primary SchoolPrimary2.6km
  • Shinfield St Mary's CofE Junior SchoolPrimary2.7km

Nearest stops

  • The SwanBus stop193m
  • British LegionBus stop258m
  • Ducks Nest FarmBus stop569m
  • Sindlesham Road SouthBus stop580m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences1,694 reports37%
  • Shoplifting638 reports14%
  • Anti-social Behaviour466 reports10%
  • Other Theft373 reports8%

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 9PZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG2 9PZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG2 9PZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

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

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£724k

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 26 Melrose Gardens is modelled from its 106 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG2 9PZ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 26 Melrose Gardens. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 26 Melrose Gardens was lodged in June 2017 at band D and is valid until June 2027. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 26 Melrose Gardens. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 5 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG2 9PZ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
26 Melrose Gardens is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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