Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
5 Blaenant, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8PH
3 sales on record2 planning records
Estimated value
£481,000
- Since the 2022 sale (£435,000)+11%
- Against RG4 8PH's recent median (£490,000)-2%
Newest record on this page: February 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
80 m²
861 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£481,000
- Against its 2022 sale (£435,000)+11%
- Against RG4 8PH's recent median (£490,000)-2%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 5 Blaenant is modelled from its 80 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG4 8PH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
80 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2023
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2022
Recent sales in RG4 8PH
5 sales, median £490,000 (2026–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: February 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
5 Blaenant has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
Sales timeline
8 February 2022Most recent
£435,000
+108.1%over 17 years22 July 2004
£209,000
+90.0%over 7 years30 September 1996
£109,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8PH: £490,000 (2026–2021).
Nearby sales in RG4 8PH
4 Blaenant, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8PH
Sold Feb 2026
£510,0006 Blaenant, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8PH
Sold Oct 2025
£490,00047 Blaenant, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8PH
Sold Oct 2024
£435,00011 Blaenant, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8PH
Sold Oct 2023
£492,50021 Blaenant, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8PH
Sold Jun 2021
£365,000
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 5 Blaenant, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8PH. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 5 Blaenant
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
5 Blaenant is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8PH). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2021. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.
2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £481,000 is 10.6% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£505/sq ft) was about 115% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2022 at £435,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageDouble
Building
- Previously extendedYes
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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)
Nov 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 November 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2023from Aug 2021
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Main Fuel
GasElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating Controls
FullFull Control
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
GoodPoor
Hot water efficiency decreased
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 5 Blaenant, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
5 Blaenant has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
2 applications on record at 5 Blaenant, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8PH
2decisions2extensions12documents6nearby
- Nov 2010ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey extension to rear
- Documents
- 4 docs on file
- Reference
- PL/10/1570
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionNov 2010Decision
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- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
- All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
- The 12 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Versus other Blaenant homes
Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 5 Blaenant stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£5,438
Street avg £3,963
Floor Area
80 m²
Street avg 80 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
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.
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
134/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.4 km
Caversham Rose — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre. 14 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Highdown School and Sixth Form CentreSecondary285m
- Emmer Green Primary SchoolPrimary764m
- Caversham Primary SchoolPrimary832m
- The Hill Primary SchoolPrimary1.1km
Nearest stops
- Caversham RoseBus stop379m
- Highdown SchoolBus stop438m
- Grove HillBus stop545m
- Grove HillBus stop552m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences740 reports34%
- Shoplifting372 reports17%
- Anti-social Behaviour210 reports10%
- Other Theft178 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG4 8PH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
47.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 5 Blaenant is modelled from its 80 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG4 8PH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 5 Blaenant. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 5 Blaenant was lodged in November 2023 at band C and is valid until November 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 5 Blaenant. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 14 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG4 8PH, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 5 Blaenant is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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