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3 The Lowlands, Chapel Lane, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BE

Extendable3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
65 m²
700 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 The Lowlands

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

3 The Lowlands is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Spencers Wood, Reading, Reading (RG7 1BE). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in June 2006. Across 1997–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £331,000 sits 65.5% above the 2006 sale of £200,000.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • DrivewayYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 The Lowlands

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Jan 2011
Windows
PoorAverage

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
35%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 The Lowlands, Chapel Lane, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 The Lowlands has no planning applications on record.

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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.

3 The Lowlands has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£331,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.1% per year over 9 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2006)

£200,000

Growth on file: 13.1% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 June 2006Most recent

    £200,000

    +35.1%over 5 years

  2. 20 July 2000

    £147,995

    +133.1%over 3 years

  3. 31 January 1997

    £63,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 1BE: £450,000 (2023–2016).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 The Lowlands

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

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Century Drive, Spencers Wood

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£553k

1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, Spencers Wood

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£694k

1 Benham Drive, Spencers Wood

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3 bed2 bath
£716k

1 Chandlers Cottage, Goring Lane, Grazeley Green

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3 bed2 bath
£520k

1 Askew Drive, Spencers Wood

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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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hyde End Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Lambs Lane Primary School. 6 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 RG7 1BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG7 1BE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 1BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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