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9 Kennet Cottages, Burghfield, Reading, RG30 3XJ

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
57 m²
614 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 29
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 9 Kennet Cottages

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

9 Kennet Cottages is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Burghfield, Reading, Reading (RG30 3XJ). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows an F (score 29), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 2 certificates since June 2023. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 57 m² it sits well below the postcode median (89 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£456/sq ft) was about 92.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £280,000.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 9 Kennet Cottages

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F29
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Jun 2023
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Kennet Cottages, Burghfield, Reading, RG30 3XJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

Price for 9 Kennet Cottages has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£295,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 28 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£280,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 April 2024Most recent

    £280,000

    +324.2%over 27 years

  2. 7 August 1996

    £66,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 3XJ: £270,000 (2022–2012).

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.

Price per m² for 9 Kennet Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,912

Street avg £3,064

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 9 Kennet Cottages

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.
£306k

1 Courage Court

RG30 3QT

2 bed1 bath
£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
£595k

1 Burghfield Road

RG30 3NH

4 bed2 bath
£363k

1 Byefield Road

RG30 3JN

£209k

1 Florian Gardens

RG30 3QG

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

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