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The Old Nurseries, Wood Lane, Kidmore End, Reading, RG4 9BB

4 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
11
From EPC
Floor area
426 m²
4585 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 51
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About The Old Nurseries

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

The Old Nurseries is a detached house in Kidmore End, Reading, Reading (RG4 9BB). It has a recorded floor area of 426 m² (around 4585 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (February 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 57). Main heating runs on lpg.

At 426 m² the property is well over the postcode median (143 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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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 Old Nurseries's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E51
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
9.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Feb 2013
EPC improved fromD55toE51
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC EDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m², 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 The Old Nurseries, Wood Lane, Kidmore End, Reading, RG4 9BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at The Old Nurseries.

4 applications on record at The Old Nurseries, Wood Lane, Kidmore End, Reading, RG4 9BB

4decisions2extensions35documents6nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Jan 2005
    Porch
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Removal of porch, two storey and single storey extension to enlarge kitchen and master bedroom (as amended by site location plan received on 30 November 2004).

    Extension
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    P04/E1345
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. Change Of UseDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • The 35 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

The Old Nurseries has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£1,862,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 9BB: £1,237,000 (2024–2020).

On the street

Versus other Wood Lane homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, The Old Nurseries stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

51 (E)

Street avg 59 (D)

Below

Floor Area

426 m²

Street avg 192 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

9.0 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

11 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Old Nurseries

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £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
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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

0.3 km

St Johns Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Kidmore End Church of England Primary School. 4 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 9BB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 9BB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 9BB

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

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