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3 Lakeside, Playhatch Road, Sonning Eye, Reading, RG4 6TX

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
101 m²
1085 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Lakeside

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

3 Lakeside is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Sonning Eye, Reading, Reading (RG4 6TX). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1085 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. The latest certificate (January 2009) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from January 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot.

Untraded for 27 years, with the last transfer in September 1999. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £478,000 sits 254.1% above the 1999 sale of £135,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

3 Lakeside's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Jan 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Lakeside, Playhatch Road, Sonning Eye, Reading, RG4 6TX, 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 3 Lakeside, Playhatch Road, Sonning Eye, Reading, RG4 6TX

2decisions2extensions62documents8nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Aug 2013
    DemolitionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey flat roofed extension.

    Extension
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    P13/S1868/LDP
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 62 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

3 Lakeside's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£478,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1999)

£135,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 September 1999Most recent

    £135,000

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Lakeside

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

Larger development activity nearbyEnvironmental risk flagged

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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

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Playhatch Roundabout — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

St Martin's Catholic Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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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 RG4 6TX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 6TX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 6TX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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