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24 Ferndale Avenue, Reading, RG30 3NQ

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
127 m²
1367 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 24 Ferndale Avenue

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

24 Ferndale Avenue is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Reading (RG30 3NQ). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2017) 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. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 127 m² the property is well over the postcode median (81 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2006–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£347/sq ft) was about 21.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £475,000 in September 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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 24 Ferndale Avenue

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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.

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

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
SDL Surveying

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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 24 Ferndale Avenue, Reading, RG30 3NQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Ferndale Avenue has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

Latest sale on 24 Ferndale Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£467,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 18 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£475,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 September 2024Most recent

    £475,000

    +93.9%over 18 years

  2. 23 August 2006

    £245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 3NQ: £370,000 (2024–2021).

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 24 Ferndale Avenue lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,740

Street avg £3,771

On par

Floor Area

127 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 24 Ferndale Avenue

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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.
£595k

1 Burghfield Road

RG30 3NH

4 bed2 bath
£480k

1 Cowper Way

RG30 3EA

3 bed1 bath
£448k

1 Ashampstead Road

RG30 3LA

5 bed2 bath
£436k

1 Ainsdale Crescent

RG30 3NG

3 bed2 bath
£975k

1 Burghfield Bridge, Burghfield

RG30 3XL

4 bed2 bath
£993k

1 Dewe Lane, Burghfield

RG30 3SU

4 bed2 bath
£394k

1 Ferndale Avenue

RG30 3NQ

3 bed1 bath
£330k

1 Burghfield Mill, Dewe Lane, Burghfield

RG30 3ST

3 bed
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

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.

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 3NQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG30 3NQ

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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