What kind of home is Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN?

Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN is a detached house.

When did Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN last change hands?

Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN last sold for £600,000 in September 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £235,000 in November 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 2001 and September 2016, Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN rose from £235,000 to £600,000, a change of £365,000. That works out to roughly +6.5% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN have?

The current EPC rating for Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN?

Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN use?

The latest EPC at Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN?

Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN is in council tax band D.

Which area is Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN in?

Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN sits in Sonning Eye, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district in Oxfordshire.

How safe is the area around Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN?

Police records around Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN?

The closest primary school to Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN is Sonning Church of England Primary School (1.2km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Waingels (2.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN?

The closest bus stop to Homestead Cottage, RG4 6TN is High Street, 698m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Homestead Cottage, Sonning Eye, Reading, RG4 6TN

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Homestead Cottage

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

Homestead Cottage is a detached house in Sonning Eye, Reading, Reading (RG4 6TN). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in September 2016. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 2001–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £736,000 is 22.7% above the 2016 sale price.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Feb 2011

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Homestead Cottage, Sonning Eye, Reading, RG4 6TN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at Homestead Cottage, Sonning Eye, Reading, RG4 6TN

2decisions2extensions30documents8nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Jun 2017
DemolitionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension
Extension
Documents
11 docs on file
Reference
P17/S1654/HH
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ExtensionApr 2020Decision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£736,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£600,000

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

15 September 2016Most recent
£600,000
+43.7%over 10 years
25 May 2006
£417,500
+77.7%over 4 years
30 November 2001
£235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 6TN: £750,000 (2024–2015).

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Area

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Full Reading report

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

High Street — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Sonning Church of England Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG4 6TN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 6TN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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