Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
16 Ferndale Avenue, Reading, RG30 3NQ
5 planning records
Estimated value
£462,000
- Since the 2009 sale (£223,000)+107%
- Against RG30 3NQ's recent median (£385,000)+20%
Newest record on this page: December 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
112 m²
1206 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£462,000
- Against its 2009 sale (£223,000)+107%
- Against RG30 3NQ's recent median (£385,000)+20%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 16 Ferndale Avenue is modelled from its 112 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG30 3NQ. 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
112 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2023
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2009
Recent sales in RG30 3NQ
5 sales, median £385,000 (2024–2022)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: September 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 5 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
Sales timeline
3 November 2009Most recent
£223,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 3NQ: £385,000 (2024–2022).
Nearby sales in RG30 3NQ
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 16 Ferndale Avenue, Reading, RG30 3NQ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks 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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About 16 Ferndale Avenue
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
16 Ferndale Avenue is a six-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG30 3NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
Held since November 2009 — that's 17 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. At 112 m² the property is well over the postcode median (81 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £462,000 sits 107.2% above the 2009 sale of £223,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£185/sq ft) was about 36.3% below the postcode norm. 5 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms6
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Previously extendedYes
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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)
Aug 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 29 August 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Aug 2023from Jun 2009
EPC improved fromE53toC74
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity
Cavity wall insulation installed
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
36%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 16 Ferndale Avenue, Reading, RG30 3NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.
5 applications on record at 16 Ferndale Avenue, Reading, RG30 3NQ
3decisions5extensions26documents2nearby
Flagged:Demolition
- Aug 2023ExtensionOutlineOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey
Front pitched roof extension to cover space needed for shower room
- Reference
- PL/23/1162
- More recent applications — locked
- DemolitionDec 2025Decision
- DemolitionNov 2025Decision
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Versus other Ferndale Avenue homes
Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
16 Ferndale Avenue is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£1,991
Street avg £3,896
Floor Area
112 m²
Street avg 88 m²
Habitable Rooms
9 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 3.6 t/year
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.
Crime
356/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.
Nearest schools
- Kennet Valley Primary SchoolPrimary162m
- Manor Primary SchoolPrimary439m
- King's Academy ProspectSecondary809m
- Churchend Primary AcademyPrimary1.1km
Nearest stops
- Dwyer Road BoundaryBus stop124m
- Holybrook CrescentBus stop222m
- Kennet Valley SchoolBus stop222m
- Swanholm GardensBus stop228m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,080 reports42%
- Anti-social Behaviour603 reports12%
- Other Theft384 reports8%
- Public Order384 reports8%
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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
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 16 Ferndale Avenue is modelled from its 112 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG30 3NQ. 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 16 Ferndale Avenue. 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 16 Ferndale Avenue was lodged in August 2023 at band C and is valid until August 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 5 applications are matched to 16 Ferndale Avenue. 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 26 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG30 3NQ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 16 Ferndale Avenue 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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