What kind of home is 7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ?

7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ last change hands?

7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ last sold for £615,000 in June 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £95,950 in June 1997, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ?

Across 2 sales between June 1997 and June 2018, 7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ rose from £95,950 to £615,000, a change of £519,050. That works out to roughly +9.3% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ?

The current EPC rating for 7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in March 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ?

7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ use?

The latest EPC at 7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ?

7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ in?

7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ sits in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG4 postcode district.

What is crime like near 7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ?

Police records around 7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ 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 7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ?

The closest primary school to 7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ is Emmer Green Primary School (765m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (470m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Hafod, RG4 8LZ is Kidmore Road, 625m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Hafod, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LZ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Hafod

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

7 Hafod is a four-bedroom detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Across 1997–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £720,000 is 17.1% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£420/sq ft) was about 77.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £615,000 in June 2018.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble

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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)

Mar 2018

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2018from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromE53toD64

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

35%67%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Hafod, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Hafod 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.

Price for 7 Hafod has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£720,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.3% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£615,000

Growth on file: 9.3% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

19 June 2018Most recent
£615,000
+541.0%over 20 years
26 June 1997
£95,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8LZ: £620,500 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in RG4 8LZ

On the street

Versus other Hafod homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 7 Hafod stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,522

Street avg £3,781

Above

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 145 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Below

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.6 km

Kidmore Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG4 8LZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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