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19 Highdown Avenue, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QT

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
133 m²
1432 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 19 Highdown Avenue

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

19 Highdown Avenue is a two-bedroom detached house in Emmer Green, Reading, Reading (RG4 8QT). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

It hasn't traded since September 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £691,000 sits 85.8% above the 2010 sale of £372,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing
  • GarageDetached

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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Jun 2010
EPC improved fromF26toD68
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Highdown Avenue, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Highdown Avenue has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 19 Highdown Avenue, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QT

2decisions2extensions11documents6nearby
  1. May 2011
    Extension
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey rear extension and removal of chimney

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    110026
    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 11 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.

19 Highdown Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£691,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2010)

£372,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 September 2010Most recent

    £372,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 8QT: £485,000 (2022–2011).

On the street

Versus other Highdown Avenue homes

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

EPC Rating for 19 Highdown Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,797

Street avg £3,708

Below

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 19 Highdown Avenue

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£658k

1 Crawshay Drive, Emmer Green

RG4 8SX

3 bed1 bath
£639k

1 Cedarwood Crescent, Caversham

RG4 8NW

3 bed
£336k

1 Abbotsmead Place, Caversham

RG4 8BB

2 bed2 bath
£298k

1 Buckingham Gate, Emmer Green

RG4 8RT

2 bed1 bath
£504k

1 Crendon Court, Caversham

RG4 8BE

3 bed
£478k

1 Chester Street, Caversham

RG4 8JH

3 bed2 bath
£397k

1 Burcombe Way, Emmer Green

RG4 8RX

3 bed1 bath
£717k

1 Aberaman, Emmer Green

RG4 8LD

4 bed4 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

134/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Highdown School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre. 13 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 8QT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 8QT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 8QT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 19 Highdown Avenue, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.