What kind of home is 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL?

4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, which has been extended.

When did 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL last change hands?

4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL last sold for £540,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £230,000 in January 2015, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2015 and June 2024, 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL rose from £230,000 to £540,000, a change of £310,000. That works out to roughly +9.5% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL?

The current EPC rating for 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in April 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL?

4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (1,335 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL use?

The latest EPC at 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL had any planning applications?

4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in May 2020 under ref. 20/00758/HOUSE. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL?

4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL in?

4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL sits in Beech Hill, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

Is 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL?

The closest primary school to 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL is Lambs Lane Primary School (1.6km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL?

The closest bus stop to 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, RG7 2BL is Home Farm, 323m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2BL

2 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

124 m²

1335 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 4 Woodlands Cottages

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

4 Woodlands Cottages is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Beech Hill, Reading, Reading (RG7 2BL). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on oil. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2015–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.5% per year. Last sale on file: £540,000 in June 2024.

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
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Previously extendedYes

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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 4)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from May 2013

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Jan 2024from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromF23toD68

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Woodlands Cottages has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 4 Woodlands Cottages, Wood Lane, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2BL

2decisions1extensions36documents2nearby

Oct 2008
New BuildOutline
Outcome in report
Erection of detached house in the garden of 4 Woodlands Cottages.
Documents
16 docs on file
Reference
08/01463/OUTD
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionMay 2020Decision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2015.

Current estimate

£522,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.5% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£540,000

Growth on file: 9.5% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

6 June 2024Most recent
£540,000
+134.8%over 9 years
9 January 2015
£230,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in RG7 2BL: £485,500 (2021–2007).

Nearby sales in RG7 2BL

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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

0.3 km

Home Farm — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Lambs Lane Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG7 2BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 2BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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