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55a, Kennylands Road, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9JR

Property type
Detached
Floor area
197 m²
2120 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Overview

About 55a

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

55a is a detached house in Sonning Common, Reading, Reading (RG4 9JR). It has a recorded floor area of 197 m² (around 2120 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2014 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Very Good.

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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 3)
Mar 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2019from Feb 2014
EPC improved fromG19toB81
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2019from Jan 2019
EPC improved fromB81toC79
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 55a, Kennylands Road, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9JR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

55a has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

6 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

55a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£905,000

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 9JR: £770,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Kennylands Road homes

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

55a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

197 m²

Street avg 170 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 55a

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£908k

1 Dene Close, Playhatch

RG4 9FB

£720k

1 Carling Road, Sonning Common

RG4 9TG

4 bed3 bath
£719k

1 Baskerville Road, Sonning Common

RG4 9LS

4 bed2 bath
£689k

1 Felix Cottages, Kiln Road, Emmer Green

RG4 9PE

3 bed1 bath
£684k

1 Bay Tree Rise, Sonning Common

RG4 9DB

£628k

1 Fox Heath Gardens, Cane End

RG4 9FD

£625k

1 Chippendale Close, Tokers Green

RG4 9BW

3 bed1 bath
£623k

1 Churchill Crescent, Sonning Common

RG4 9RU

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

0.0 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 55a, Kennylands Road, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9JR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.