What type of property is 2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS?

2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS?

2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS last sold for £535,000 in December 2022, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS?

2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (1,765 sq ft), around 55 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 64% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG7 3BS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS have?

2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS has 6 planning records on file (5 approved, 1 refused), most recent in December 2011. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS?

2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS located?

2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS sits in Burghfield Common, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

Is 2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS 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.

Which schools serve 2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS?

The closest primary school to 2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS is Garland Junior School (672m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Willink School (1.2km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, RG7 3BS is Mans Hill, 29m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3BS

6 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

164 m²

1765 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Bakery Cottages

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

2 Bakery Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Burghfield Common, Reading, Reading (RG7 3BS). It has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (around 1765 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

6 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 1 refused. Today's modelled estimate of £597,000 is 11.6% above the 2022 sale price. Last sale on file: £535,000 in December 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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 3)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2011from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromD55toB81

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

31%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2021from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromB81toD68

Low Energy Lighting

0%79%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Bakery Cottages has been through 5 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

6 applications on record at 2 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3BS

6decisions36documents3nearby

Jul 2009
New BuildOutline
Outcome in report
Reserved Matters application for for one pair of semi-detached houses following permision of application 07/01017/OUTD. Matters to be reserved - Access, Appearance, Landscaping and Layout.
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
09/00716/REM
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
OutlineDec 2011Decision
ConditionsMar 2011Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 3 of planning permission reference 10/00652/OUTD: No development shall commence on site until samples of the materials to be used in the proposed development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This condition shall apply irrespective of any indications as to the details that may have been submitted with the application, and shall where necessary include the submission of samples of glass, plastic and mortar materials. Thereafter the materials used in the development shall be in accordance with the approved samples.Decision

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£597,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£535,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 December 2022Most recent
£535,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in RG7 3BS: £175,250 (2001–1995).

Nearby sales in RG7 3BS

1 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3BS
Sold Sept 2001
£235,500

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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

0.0 km

Mans Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Garland Junior School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG7 3BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 3BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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