What kind of home is 17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY?

17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY?

17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY last sold for £322,500 in November 2009, around 17 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY?

The current EPC rating for 17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY?

17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG7 3DY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY use?

The latest EPC at 17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY?

17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY is in council tax band E.

Which area is 17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY in?

17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY sits in Burghfield Common, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

Is 17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY in a safe area?

Police records around 17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY show an average of 150 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (21% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY?

The closest primary school to 17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY is Garland Junior School (620m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Willink School (786m).

What transport links are near 17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY?

The closest bus stop to 17 Auclum Close, RG7 3DY is Blands Court, 159m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Auclum Close, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3DY

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 17 Auclum Close

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

17 Auclum Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Burghfield Common, Reading, Reading (RG7 3DY). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since November 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £540,000 sits 67.4% above the 2009 sale of £322,500. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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
CloakroomYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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 2)

May 2022

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromE46toD64

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Auclum Close, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 17 Auclum Close is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

2 applications on record at 17 Auclum Close, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3DY

2decisions7documents3nearby

Mar 2023
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T1 - Oak - Remove deadwood. T2 - Oak - Remove deadwood. T3 - Pine - Remove deadwood and reduce lower lateral branch on house side of tree by 2m to suitable growth points to balance canopy. T4 - Oak - Remove major deadwood, crown lift canopy by 4-5m removing secondary growth to give clearance to property and carriageway.
Council
67
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
23/00573/TPW
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More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksJan 2026English Oak: Predominant lean overhanging rear boundary fence line, overhanging neighboring property. Visible fruiting bodies at base evident. Due to the predominant lean and size and location of the tree, I would recommend it would be prudent to reduce the crown laterals directly overhanging the neighboring property by approx.. 2m. To give greater clearance over neighbors garden and also to help rebalance the entire crownDecision

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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 fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£540,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2009)

£322,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 November 2009Most recent
£322,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 3DY: £578,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in RG7 3DY

On the street

Versus other Auclum Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 17 Auclum Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,359

Street avg £4,155

Below

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

150/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Blands Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Garland Junior School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 3DY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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