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2 Drumhead Cottages, Bunglers Hill Road, Farley Hill, Reading, RG7 1TP

Listed building5 sales on record
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Council tax
Band D
Overview

About 2 Drumhead Cottages

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

2 Drumhead Cottages is a three-bedroom property in Farley Hill, Reading, Reading (RG7 1TP). It has council tax band D. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £475,000.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • DrivewayYes

Building

  • Listed buildingYes
  • Period featuresYes
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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.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

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Level 3 Building Survey

Because the property is a listed building, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Drumhead Cottages, Bunglers Hill Road, Farley Hill, Reading, RG7 1TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Drumhead Cottages 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.

2 Drumhead Cottages has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Last sold (2023)

£475,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 July 2023Most recent

    £475,000

    +58.4%over 20 years

  2. 23 April 2003

    £299,950

    +27.6%over 3 years

  3. 17 March 2000

    £235,000

    +36.2%over 1 year

  4. 8 January 1999

    £172,500

    +43.8%over 3 years

  5. 24 August 1995

    £120,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in RG7 1TP: £242,750 (2003–1996).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Drumhead Cottages

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
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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

0.2 km

Castle Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Farley Hill Primary School. 3 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 1TP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG7 1TP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 1TP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

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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