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5 Denby Way, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6HX

4 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Denby Way

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

5 Denby Way is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Tilehurst, Reading, Reading (RG30 6HX). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Across 1996–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £280,000 sits 75% above the 2012 sale of £160,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£303/sq ft) was about 26.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (74 m² across 24 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On the market in November 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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
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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.

5 Denby Way's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Aug 2012
EPC improved fromD58toC76
Heating System
Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Denby Way, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6HX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Denby Way 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.

5 Denby Way has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£160,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 November 2012Most recent

    £160,000

    +6.7%over 8 years

  2. 29 July 2004

    £150,000

    +62.2%over 4 years

  3. 19 July 2000

    £92,500

    +76.2%over 4 years

  4. 11 April 1996

    £52,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG30 6HX: £355,000 (2024–2023).

On the street

Versus other Denby Way homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5 Denby Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,265

Street avg £3,433

Below

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Denby Way

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

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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.
£309k

1 Minton Close, Tilehurst

RG30 6ET

2 bed
£315k

1 Holkam Close, Tilehurst

RG30 6BZ

2 bed1 bath
£320k

1 Midwinter Close, Tilehurst

RG30 6HZ

2 bed
£321k

1 Denby Way, Tilehurst

RG30 6HX

2 bed
£312k

1 Hirstwood, Tilehurst

RG30 6NF

3 bed2 bath
£334k

1 Hill View Mews, Norcot Road

RG30 6DD

3 bed
£354k

1 Coniston Drive, Tilehurst

RG30 6XS

3 bed1 bath
£374k

1 Derwent Avenue, Tilehurst

RG30 6DN

3 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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Church End Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Meadow Park Academy. 32 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 6HX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG30 6HX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG30 6HX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

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 5 Denby Way, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6HX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.