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About 7 Dove Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
7 Dove Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Lower Earley, Reading, Reading (RG6 4HU). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.
It hasn't traded since April 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Sale prices here have outpaced Reading HPI: 5.6% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £516,000 sits 77.9% above the 2008 sale of £290,000.
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
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£516,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 7 years.
Last sold (2008)
£290,000
Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
Versus other Dove Close homes
Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On years held, 7 Dove Close stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,222
Street avg £4,064
Floor Area
90 m²
Street avg 105 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
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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.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Ryhill Way — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG6 4HU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.1dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 53 points of interest in total.
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