What was the last sold price for Albecq, Barracks Lane, RG7 1BB?

Albecq, Barracks Lane, RG7 1BB last sold for £695,000 in April 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £208,995 in April 1997, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Albecq, Barracks Lane, RG7 1BB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 1997 and April 2019, Albecq, Barracks Lane, RG7 1BB rose from £208,995 to £695,000, a change of £486,005. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for Albecq, Barracks Lane, RG7 1BB?

Albecq, Barracks Lane, RG7 1BB is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Albecq, Barracks Lane, RG7 1BB in?

Albecq, Barracks Lane, RG7 1BB sits in Spencers Wood, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

Is Albecq, Barracks Lane, RG7 1BB in a safe area?

Police records around Albecq, Barracks Lane, RG7 1BB show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Albecq, Barracks Lane, RG7 1BB?

The closest primary school to Albecq, Barracks Lane, RG7 1BB is Lambs Lane Primary School (743m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oakbank School (1.3km).

How well connected is Albecq, Barracks Lane, RG7 1BB?

The closest bus stop to Albecq, Barracks Lane, RG7 1BB is Post Office, 200m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Albecq, Barracks Lane, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BB

Notable views

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About Albecq

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

Albecq is a four-bedroom property in Spencers Wood, Reading, Reading (RG7 1BB). It has council tax band G. Other recorded features include notable views. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Sold April 2019 for £695,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageDouble
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Albecq, Barracks Lane, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Albecq 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on Albecq was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Last sold (2019)

£695,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

29 April 2019Most recent
£695,000
+232.5%over 22 years
22 April 1997
£208,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 1BB: £310,000 (2022–2005).

Nearby sales in RG7 1BB

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Reading report

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

0.2 km

Post Office — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Lambs Lane Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG7 1BB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 1BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

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