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5 Blaenant, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8PH

3 sales on record2 planning records
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
Overview

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. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£505/sq ft) was about 126.1% 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.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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.
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

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

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and 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 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
  1. Nov 2010
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey extension to rear

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    PL/10/1570
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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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
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

5 Blaenant has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£471,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 25 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2022)

£435,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 February 2022Most recent

    £435,000

    +108.1%over 17 years

  2. 22 July 2004

    £209,000

    +90.0%over 7 years

  3. 30 September 1996

    £109,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8PH: £435,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

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 £3,669

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Blaenant

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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
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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£515k

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£399k

1 Burcombe Way, Emmer Green

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£663k

1 Crawshay Drive, Emmer Green

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3 bed1 bath
£450k

1 Blaenant, Emmer Green

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4 bed
£546k

1 Birchwood Close, Caversham

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4 bed
£618k

1 Bell Court, Emmer Green

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4 bed2 bath
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

0.4 km

Caversham Rose — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre. 14 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 8PH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 8PH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8PH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

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

Common questions

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