What type of property is 2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL?

2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL last change hands?

2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL last sold for £805,000 in March 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £300,000 in July 1997, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 1997 and March 2021, 2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL rose from £300,000 to £805,000, a change of £505,000. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL?

2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL has a recorded floor area of 274 m² (2,949 sq ft), around 55 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL had any planning applications?

2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL has 3 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in July 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL?

2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL located?

2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL sits in Burghfield, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG30 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL?

Police records around 2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL 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.

Which schools serve 2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL?

The closest primary school to 2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL is Kennet Valley Primary School (1.3km), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King's Academy Prospect (2.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Burghfield Bridge, RG30 3XL is The Cunning Man, 300m away. The nearest rail option is Reading Green Park, 1.5km away.

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2 Burghfield Bridge, Burghfield, Reading, RG30 3XL

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

274 m²

2949 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Burghfield Bridge

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

2 Burghfield Bridge is a five-bedroom detached house in Burghfield, Reading, Reading (RG30 3XL). It has a recorded floor area of 274 m² (around 2949 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 70).

3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £932,000 is 15.8% above the 2021 sale price. Sold March 2021 for £805,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageDouble, Detached

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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.

2 Burghfield Bridge's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Burghfield Bridge, Burghfield, Reading, RG30 3XL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 2 Burghfield Bridge, Burghfield, Reading, RG30 3XL

1 live now

2decisions21documents2nearby

Aug 2021
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T12- Cedar: Crown Lift to provide 5 metres clearance from ground level. Remove major deadwood throughout whole crown area (Deadwood 25mm in diameter) Reduce low level limbs by approximately 2 metres to aid the crown liftingT15- Oak: Crown Lift to provide 4 metres clearance from ground level. Reduce limbs over house to provide approximately 1.5 metres clearance from house windows and roof. Remove major deadwood throughout whole crown area (Deadwood 25mm in diameter)T16- Oak: Remove major deadwood throughout whole crown area (Deadwood 25mm in diameter). 1m crown reduction North side as crown biased in this direction.
Council
428
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
21/01613/TPW
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Tree WorksJul 2025Decision
OutlineJan 2022Decision

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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 2 Burghfield Bridge was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£932,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£805,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

10 March 2021Most recent
£805,000
+168.3%over 23 years
1 July 1997
£300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 3XL: £375,000 (2021–2005).

Nearby sales in RG30 3XL

On the street

Versus other Burghfield Bridge homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 2 Burghfield Bridge runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,938

Street avg £3,531

Above

Floor Area

274 m²

Street avg 229 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.3 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Cunning Man — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Kennet Valley Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 3XL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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