Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1 The Ashes, The Square, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BF
3 sales on record2 planning records
Estimated value
£513,000
- Since the 2012 sale (£295,000)+74%
- Against RG7 1BF's recent median (£292,000)+76%
Newest record on this page: May 2018. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
101 m²
1087 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 48
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£513,000
- Against its 2012 sale (£295,000)+74%
- Against RG7 1BF's recent median (£292,000)+76%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 The Ashes is modelled from its 101 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG7 1BF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
101 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2016
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2012
Recent sales in RG7 1BF
5 sales, median £292,000 (2018–1999)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: May 2018 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
1 The Ashes valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
5 January 2012Most recent
£295,000
-8.5%over 4 years2 February 2007
£322,500
+69.7%over 6 years1 March 2000
£190,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 1BF: £292,000 (2018–1999).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1 The Ashes, The Square, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BF. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 1 The Ashes
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1 The Ashes is a four-bedroom detached house in Spencers Wood, Reading, Reading (RG7 1BF). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (March 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 101), a 4-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 2000–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £513,000 sits 73.9% above the 2012 sale of £295,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£271/sq ft) was about 31.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in January 2012, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- GarageYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
1 The Ashes's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Jan 2026
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2016
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E48
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 12 January 2026
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2016from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromD65toE48
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs
Heating controls changed
Hot Water
GoodAverage
Hot water efficiency decreased
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
35%77%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1 The Ashes, The Square, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Council records include a two-storey rear extension at 1 The Ashes.
2 applications on record at 1 The Ashes, The Square, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1BF
2decisions1extensions15documents8nearby
- Aug 2017ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Rear of property
Householder application for the proposed erection of a two storey rear extension to dwelling.
- Documents
- 11 docs on file
- Reference
- 171708
- More recent applications — locked
- AmendmentNov 2017Decision
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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.
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
150/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
The Square — bus stop.
Closest school
1.0 km
Oakbank School. 8 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Oakbank SchoolSecondary1.0km
- Lambs Lane Primary SchoolPrimary1.0km
- Alder Grove Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary1.6km
- Grazeley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary1.6km
Nearest stops
- The SquareBus stop107m
- Hyde End RoadBus stop160m
- St Michaels HallBus stop263m
- Clares Green RoadBus stop284m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences769 reports37%
- Anti-social Behaviour327 reports16%
- Criminal Damage & Arson233 reports11%
- Shoplifting167 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG7 1BF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 1 The Ashes is modelled from its 101 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG7 1BF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 1 The Ashes. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1 The Ashes was lodged in January 2016 at band E and expired in January 2026, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 1 The Ashes. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 8 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG7 1BF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 1 The Ashes is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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