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About Orchard Cottage
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Orchard Cottage is a property in Woodley, Reading, Reading (RG5 3BN). It has council tax band G.
Held since June 2001 — that's 25 years off the open market, well above the local norm. 9 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension, a garage conversion, a loft conversion and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
No EPC on record
This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against Orchard Cottage, Western Avenue, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3BN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Orchard Cottage has been through 6 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.
- Jan 2019Garage ConversionFullApprove
Extension: Single storey · Front of property
Householder application for the proposed erection of single storey front extension, conversion of existing garage to create habitable accommodation, installation of 2no. dormers to existing double garage, plus changes to fenestration.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Last sold (2001)
£253,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
5 June 2001Most recent
£253,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG5 3BN: £610,000 (2020–2002).
Nearby sales in RG5 3BN
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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
0.1 km
Road noise across the postcode
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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.5dB
Everything within walking distance
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