What kind of home is 14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ?

14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ last change hands?

14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ last sold for £370,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in November 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ?

14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG30 3NQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ use?

The latest EPC at 14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ?

14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ in?

14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ sits in Reading. It falls within the RG30 postcode district.

Is 14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ in a safe area?

Police records around 14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ?

The closest primary school to 14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ is Kennet Valley Primary School (162m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King's Academy Prospect (809m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ?

The closest bus stop to 14 Ferndale Avenue, RG30 3NQ is Dwyer Road Boundary, 124m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Ferndale Avenue, Reading, RG30 3NQ

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Ferndale Avenue

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

14 Ferndale Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG30 3NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2015) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from November 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £412,000 is 11.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£378/sq ft) was about 32.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £370,000 in February 2024.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Nov 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Ferndale Avenue, Reading, RG30 3NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Ferndale Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

14 Ferndale Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£412,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£370,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 February 2024Most recent
£370,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 3NQ: £385,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in RG30 3NQ

On the street

Versus other Ferndale Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 14 Ferndale Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,066

Street avg £3,748

On par

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dwyer Road Boundary — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Kennet Valley Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG30 3NQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 3NQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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