Lawrence Dene, Basingstoke Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1AP
About Lawrence Dene
Lawrence Dene is a four-bedroom detached house in Spencers Wood, Reading, Reading (RG7 1AP). It has a recorded floor area of 176 m² (around 1894 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. Other recorded features include a loft. Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Across 2005–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £754,000 sits 67.6% above the 2015 sale of £450,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£238/sq ft) was about 17.4% below the postcode norm. At 176 m² it's 17% larger than the typical home in the postcode (150 m² median across 16 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs). 11 years since the last transfer (May 2015).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- LoftYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageDouble
Building
- Period featuresYes
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Lawrence Dene has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
8 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Lawrence Dene valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£754,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.2% per year over 10 years.
£450,000
Growth on file: 1.2% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
10 May 2015Most recent
£450,000
+12.5%over 9 years16 June 2005
£400,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 1AP: £630,000 (2025–2021).
Nearby sales in RG7 1AP
Reglow Villa, Basingstoke Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1AP
Sold Sept 2025
£430,000Kirkley, Basingstoke Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1AP
Sold Mar 2025
£505,000Hillside House, Basingstoke Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1AP
Sold May 2022
£850,000Uplands, Basingstoke Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1AP
Sold Jan 2022
£630,000Elmhurst, Basingstoke Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1AP
Sold Oct 2021
£666,000
Versus other Basingstoke Road homes
On epc rating, Lawrence Dene stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,557
Street avg £3,647
Floor Area
176 m²
Street avg 152 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.2 t/year
Street avg 7.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Sevenoaks Drive — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Oakbank School. 10 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.9dB







