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4 Blackmore Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9NX

Notable views1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
204 m²
2196 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 4 Blackmore Lane

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

4 Blackmore Lane is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Sonning Common, Reading, Reading (RG4 9NX). It has a recorded floor area of 204 m² (around 2196 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include notable views and attached land beyond the plot.

At 204 m² the property is well over the postcode median (104 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £839,000 sits 82.4% above the 2013 sale of £460,000. On the market in August 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageSingle
  • LandYes
  • Notable viewsYes

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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Mar 2013
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Blackmore Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 4 Blackmore Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9NX

1decisions1extensions13documents6nearby
  1. Aug 2025
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Proposed loft conversion within existing loft space, with rooflights on front and rear elevations, and an additional window on the existing gable facing open fields.

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    P25/S1813/LDP
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 13 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.
Current estimate

£839,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£460,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 1 August 2013Most recent

    £460,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in RG4 9NX: £300,000 (2022–1999).

On the street

Versus other Blackmore Lane homes

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

On epc rating, 4 Blackmore Lane stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

204 m²

Street avg 109 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Blackmore Lane

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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.
£720k

1 Carling Road, Sonning Common

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4 bed3 bath
£719k

1 Baskerville Road, Sonning Common

RG4 9LS

4 bed2 bath
£623k

1 Churchill Crescent, Sonning Common

RG4 9RU

4 bed2 bath
£689k

1 Felix Cottages, Kiln Road, Emmer Green

RG4 9PE

3 bed1 bath
£625k

1 Chippendale Close, Tokers Green

RG4 9BW

3 bed1 bath
£520k

1 Bramley Crescent, Sonning Common

RG4 9LU

3 bed
£517k

1 Bardolphs Close, Chazey Heath

RG4 9ER

3 bed1 bath
£452k

1 Dysons Wood Farm Cottages, Tokers Green Lane, Tokers Green

RG4 9EX

3 bed
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

Reddish Manor — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 9NX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 9NX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 9NX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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 4 Blackmore Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9NX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.