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29 Kennylands Road, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9JR

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
10
From EPC
Floor area
406 m²
4370 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 29 Kennylands Road

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

29 Kennylands Road is a detached house in Sonning Common, Reading, Reading (RG4 9JR). It has a recorded floor area of 406 m² (around 4370 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 406 m² the property is well over the postcode median (174 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2011–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,444,000 sits 97.8% above the 2014 sale of £730,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£167/sq ft) was about 46.7% below the postcode norm. Last sold in May 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. 2 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.

29 Kennylands Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)
Feb 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
9.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2013from Nov 2011
EPC improved fromF36toD60
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2014from Nov 2013
EPC improved fromD60toE54
Low Energy Lighting
100%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2023from Jul 2014
EPC improved fromE54toC77
Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m² and 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 29 Kennylands Road, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9JR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 29 Kennylands Road, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9JR

2decisions2extensions16documents6nearby
  1. Jan 2015
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Two storey rear extension and dormer windows. (As amended by plan received 17 December showing first floor side window that is proposed on rear extension glazed with obscure glass and opening parts 1.7 metres above floor level).

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    P14/S3710/HH
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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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.

29 Kennylands Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,444,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£730,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 May 2014Most recent

    £730,000

    +6.1%over 2 years
  2. 23 December 2011

    £688,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 9JR: £770,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Kennylands Road homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

29 Kennylands Road outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,798

Street avg £3,887

Strongly below

Floor Area

406 m²

Street avg 162 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

10 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

9.0 t/year

Street avg 5.2 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 29 Kennylands Road

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
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.

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

0.0 km

Westleigh Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Sonning Common 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 9JR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 9JR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 9JR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

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 29 Kennylands Road, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9JR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.