Bears House, Beech Hill Road, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2AZ
About Bears House
Bears House is a three-bedroom detached house in Beech Hill, Reading, Reading (RG7 2AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2019 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on lpg. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include notable views, a conservatory and a self-contained annexe.
Held since February 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £752,000 sits 55.1% above the 2010 sale of £485,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£320/sq ft) was about 49.4% 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. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Dining roomYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingYes
- Notable viewsYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 13 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
High performance glazing installed
Solar PV panels (45 kWp) installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Bears House has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
2 applications on record at Bears House, Beech Hill Road, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2AZ
- Jun 2013ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
First floor side extension.
- Documents
- 11 docs on file
- Reference
- 13/00681/HOUSE
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionAug 2018Decision
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Sales history & valuation
Bears House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£752,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£485,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
18 February 2010Most recent
£485,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 2AZ: £598,000 (2019–2010).
Nearby sales in RG7 2AZ
Rose Cottage, Beech Hill Road, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2AZ
Sold Nov 2019
£407,500Woodbine Cottage, Beech Hill Road, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2AZ
Sold Apr 2017
£765,000Meadowside, Beech Hill Road, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2AZ
Sold Jun 2014
£700,000Pond House, Beech Hill Road, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2AZ
Sold Jul 2013
£598,000Old Elm Tree Cottage, Beech Hill Road, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2AZ
Sold Jul 2010
£144,000
Versus other Beech Hill Road homes
On co₂ emissions, Bears House stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,440
Street avg £3,288
Floor Area
141 m²
Street avg 135 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 7.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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 Old Elm Tree — bus stop.
Closest school
2.4 km
Lambs Lane Primary School. 2 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
45.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
36.5dB







