What type of property is 5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR?

5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR last change hands?

5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR last sold for £460,000 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £245,000 in March 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR?

Across 3 sales between March 2002 and October 2016, 5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR rose from £245,000 to £460,000, a change of £215,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR?

5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (1,378 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG4 8HR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR?

5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR is in council tax band D.

Where is 5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR located?

5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR sits in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR?

Police records around 5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR 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.

Which schools serve 5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR?

The closest primary school to 5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR is Emmer Green Primary School (304m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (782m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR?

The closest bus stop to 5 Bell Court, RG4 8HR is Chalgrove Way, 109m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Bell Court, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8HR

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

128 m²

1378 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Bell Court

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

5 Bell Court is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8HR). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2002–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £558,000 is 21.3% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£334/sq ft) was about 15.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in October 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Mar 2013

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Bell Court, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Bell Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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 Bell Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£558,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£460,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

13 October 2016Most recent
£460,000
+30.3%over 3 years
31 July 2013
£353,000
+44.1%over 11 years
11 March 2002
£245,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8HR: £540,000 (2022–2013).

Nearby sales in RG4 8HR

On the street

Versus other Bell Court homes

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

Price per m² for 5 Bell Court lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,594

Street avg £4,910

Strongly below

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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3 bed

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1 Cedarwood Crescent, Caversham

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3 bed

£663k

1 Crawshay Drive, Emmer Green

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3 bed1 bath

£399k

1 Burcombe Way, Emmer Green

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3 bed1 bath

£546k

1 Birchwood Close, Caversham

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4 bed

£618k

1 Bell Court, Emmer Green

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4 bed2 bath

£450k

1 Blaenant, Emmer Green

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4 bed

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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chalgrove Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Emmer Green Primary School. 12 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 8HR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8HR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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