What type of property is 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED?

1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED last change hands?

1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED last sold for £550,000 in August 2025. Before that, it sold for £330,000 in December 2014, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2014 and August 2025, 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED rose from £330,000 to £550,000, a change of £220,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2013 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED?

1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED?

1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED has council approval for side and rear extension granted in September 2015 under ref. 150292. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED?

1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED is in council tax band D.

Where is 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED located?

1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED sits in Spencers Wood, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED?

Police records around 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED show an average of 150 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (21% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED?

The closest primary school to 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED is Lambs Lane Primary School (1.2km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oakbank School (761m).

What transport links are near 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, RG7 1ED is Clares Green Road, 105m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1ED

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Bernard Cottages

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

1 Bernard Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Spencers Wood, Reading, Reading (RG7 1ED). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good.

A recent sale: £550,000 in August 2025. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2015. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenWrap around
DrivewayYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 July 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromE47toC69

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1ED

1decisions1extensions12documents8nearby

Sept 2015
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Householder application for a proposed two storey side extension & single storey rear extension.
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
150292
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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.

Current estimate

£556,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£550,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

28 August 2025Most recent
£550,000
+66.7%over 10 years
5 December 2014
£330,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in RG7 1ED: £406,250 (2014–2006).

Nearby sales in RG7 1ED

2 Bernard Cottages, Recreation Lane, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1ED
Sold Dec 2014
£470,000

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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

150/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Clares Green Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Oakbank School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 1ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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