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16 Kidmore Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9SH

Extendable4 sales on record5 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
162 m²
1744 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 16 Kidmore Lane

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

16 Kidmore Lane is a four-bedroom detached house in Sonning Common, Reading, Reading (RG4 9SH). It has a recorded floor area of 162 m² (around 1744 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£645/sq ft) was about 102.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: May 2023 at £1,125,000.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-facing

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Kidmore Lane

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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)
Mar 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Jun 2012
EPC improved fromE52toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof
Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
32%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 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 16 Kidmore Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Kidmore Lane has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

5 applications on record at 16 Kidmore Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9SH

5decisions4extensions37documents6nearby
  1. Sept 2004
    Porch
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Front of property

    Erection of a part single storey/ part two storey extension to the front elevation and erection of a porch.

    Extension
    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    P04/E0870
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutbuildingDecision
  4. PorchDecision

+ 2 more applications in the report

Unlock 16 Kidmore Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9SH's full planning history

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (5 on record)
  • All 5 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 37 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.

Price for 16 Kidmore Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£1,168,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.1% per year over 26 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£1,125,000

Growth on file: 9.1% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 May 2023Most recent

    £1,125,000

    +84.4%over 9 years

  2. 7 February 2014

    £610,000

    -9.6%over 6 years

  3. 2 November 2007

    £675,000

    +472.0%over 10 years

  4. 16 June 1997

    £118,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG4 9SH: £645,000 (2024–2015).

On the street

Versus other Kidmore Lane homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 16 Kidmore Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,944

Street avg £4,663

Above

Floor Area

162 m²

Street avg 146 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Kidmore Lane

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.
£720k

1 Carling Road, Sonning Common

RG4 9TG

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

0.2 km

Kidmore End Turn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge. 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 9SH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG4 9SH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG4 9SH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.7dB

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 16 Kidmore Lane, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9SH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.