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281 Hyde End Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1DB

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
187 m²
2013 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 281 Hyde End Road

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

281 Hyde End Road is a detached house in Spencers Wood, Reading, Reading (RG7 1DB). It has a recorded floor area of 187 m² (around 2013 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2015) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The latest certificate is from January 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 187 m² the property is well over the postcode median (123 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

281 Hyde End Road'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This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Jan 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 281 Hyde End Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

281 Hyde End Road has an approved front extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 281 Hyde End Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1DB

2decisions1extensions7documents8nearby
  1. May 2000
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Front of property

    Proposed extension to front dormer window of dwelling.

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    000229
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
  • The 7 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

281 Hyde End Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£745,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 1DB: £240,000 (2016–1996).

On the street

Versus other Hyde End Road homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

281 Hyde End Road outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Above

Floor Area

187 m²

Street avg 139 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.0 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 281 Hyde End Road

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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£741k

1 Cook Grove, Spencers Wood

RG7 1ZF

£731k

1 Cobham Drive, Spencers Wood

RG7 1DJ

£716k

1 Chandlers Cottage, Goring Lane, Grazeley Green

RG7 1LY

3 bed2 bath
£712k

1 Berkeley Villas, Basingstoke Road, Swallowfield

RG7 1PY

£704k

1 Clares Green Road, Spencers Wood

RG7 1DY

4 bed2 bath
£694k

1 Benham Drive, Spencers Wood

RG7 1FB

3 bed2 bath
£691k

1 Bryant Crescent, Spencers Wood

RG7 1FG

6 bed3 bath
£887k

1 Beech Hill Road, Spencers Wood

RG7 1HL

4 bed3 bath
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

0.2 km

Grovelands Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Oakbank School. 6 schools nearby.

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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 1DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG7 1DB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 1DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

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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