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8 Kennet Cottages, Burghfield, Reading, RG30 3XJ

4 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
92 m²
989 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 30
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 8 Kennet Cottages

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

8 Kennet Cottages is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Burghfield, Reading, Reading (RG30 3XJ). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 989 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2011) shows an F (score 30), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would push it to E (score 41). Main heating runs on lpg. The latest certificate is from May 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2004–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £328,000 sits 66.1% above the 2012 sale of £197,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£200/sq ft) was about 16.5% below the postcode norm. On the market in February 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Kennet Cottages

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

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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.

8 Kennet Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 May 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F30
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
7.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC FPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Kennet Cottages, Burghfield, Reading, RG30 3XJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Kennet Cottages 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.

8 Kennet Cottages changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£328,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.2% per year over 8 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£197,500

Growth on file: -1.2% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 February 2012Most recent

    £197,500

    +23.4%

  2. 25 October 2011

    £160,000

    -42.2%over 4 years

  3. 3 January 2007

    £277,000

    +27.7%over 2 years

  4. 4 August 2004

    £216,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 3XJ: £275,000 (2024–2013).

On the street

Versus the street

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Kennet Cottages is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,149

Street avg £3,524

Strongly below

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.6 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Kennet Cottages

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

Larger development activity nearbyRecent ownership pattern worth a look

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.
£330k

1 Burghfield Mill, Dewe Lane, Burghfield

RG30 3ST

3 bed
£394k

1 Ferndale Avenue

RG30 3NQ

3 bed1 bath
£436k

1 Ainsdale Crescent

RG30 3NG

3 bed2 bath
£480k

1 Cowper Way

RG30 3EA

3 bed1 bath
£306k

1 Courage Court

RG30 3QT

2 bed1 bath
£595k

1 Burghfield Road

RG30 3NH

4 bed2 bath
£975k

1 Burghfield Bridge, Burghfield

RG30 3XL

4 bed2 bath
£448k

1 Ashampstead Road

RG30 3LA

5 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.
Full Reading report

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Burghfield Golf Course — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Kennet Valley Primary School. 13 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 3XJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG30 3XJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 3XJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

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 8 Kennet Cottages, Burghfield, Reading, RG30 3XJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.