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5 Park View, Beech Hill Road, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2BA

1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 5 Park View

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

5 Park View is an end-of-terrace house in Beech Hill, Reading, Reading (RG7 2BA). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 59 m² it sits well below the postcode median (104 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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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.

5 Park View ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Mar 2014
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Sept 2023from Jul 2023
EPC improved fromD68toC72
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Park View, Beech Hill Road, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Park View, Beech Hill Road, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2BA

1decisions1documents2nearby
  1. May 2024
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Beech x2 - Fell as trees are dead. Leave the larger tree as a standing monolith.

    Council
    80
    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    24/01041/5DAY
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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.

5 Park View has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£337,000

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 2BA: £340,000 (2022–2006).

On the street

Versus other Beech Hill Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5 Park View stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 60 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Park View

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£403k

1 Early Lands, Silchester

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£405k

1 New Street, Stratfield Saye

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£411k

1 Hartleys, Silchester

RG7 2QE

£421k

1 Church Road, Mortimer West End

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£269k

1 Hydes Platt, Silchester

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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

St Marys Church — bus stop.

Closest school

2.2 km

Lambs Lane Primary School. 2 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 2BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG7 2BA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 2BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

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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