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12 Ashdene Gardens, Reading, RG30 2EP

Extendable1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 12 Ashdene Gardens

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

12 Ashdene Gardens is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG30 2EP). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 71). Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. At 73 m² this is the 51st smallest of 66 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–122 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 66 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2015. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2004–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£363/sq ft) was about 28.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 9 years since the last transfer (November 2017).

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • BalconyYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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)
Apr 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Feb 2011
EPC improved fromB81toC71
Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
29%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Ashdene Gardens, Reading, RG30 2EP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 12 Ashdene Gardens, Reading, RG30 2EP

1decisions8nearby
  1. Jan 2015
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Prune 2 Maple trees

    Reference
    142041
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
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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.

12 Ashdene Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£269,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£285,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 November 2017Most recent

    £285,000

    +40.7%over 13 years
  2. 22 July 2004

    £202,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 2EP: £238,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Ashdene Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 51 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 12 Ashdene Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,904

Street avg £3,266

Above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 12 Ashdene Gardens

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Dellwood Hospital — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The WREN School. 28 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 RG30 2EP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG30 2EP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 2EP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

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 12 Ashdene Gardens, Reading, RG30 2EP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.