When did 18 Bluebell Drive, RG7 3EF last change hands?

18 Bluebell Drive, RG7 3EF last sold for £470,000 in July 2007, around 19 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £165,000 in September 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 18 Bluebell Drive, RG7 3EF?

Across 3 sales between September 1996 and July 2007, 18 Bluebell Drive, RG7 3EF rose from £165,000 to £470,000, a change of £305,000. That works out to roughly +10.2% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for 18 Bluebell Drive, RG7 3EF?

18 Bluebell Drive, RG7 3EF has 3 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in July 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 18 Bluebell Drive, RG7 3EF?

18 Bluebell Drive, RG7 3EF is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 18 Bluebell Drive, RG7 3EF located?

18 Bluebell Drive, RG7 3EF sits in Burghfield Common, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

What is crime like near 18 Bluebell Drive, RG7 3EF?

Police records around 18 Bluebell Drive, RG7 3EF 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 18 Bluebell Drive, RG7 3EF?

The closest primary school to 18 Bluebell Drive, RG7 3EF is Mrs Bland's Infant School (344m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Willink School (461m).

What is the nearest station to 18 Bluebell Drive, RG7 3EF?

The closest bus stop to 18 Bluebell Drive, RG7 3EF is Omers Rise, 283m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Bluebell Drive, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3EF

3 sales on record3 planning records

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 18 Bluebell Drive

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18 Bluebell Drive is a property in Burghfield Common, Reading, Reading (RG7 3EF). It has council tax band F.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in July 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.2% per year.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Bluebell Drive, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 18 Bluebell Drive, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3EF

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Feb 2003
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension above existing garage and kitchen
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2 docs on file
Reference
02/01513/FUL
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Tree WorksJul 2020Oak - To crown reduce the entire tree canopy, taking the final cuts back to where it was cut previously (4 years ago) but to cut no more than 30% of the canopy and only cutting secondary branches with cuts no greater than 40mm diameter.To remove deadwood of > 45 mm circumference or 1m in length, also removing crossing or rubbing secondary branches.To reduce branches away from the buildings (18 & 20 Bluebell Drive) giving a maximum of 3m clearance taking the branches back to branch collar or suitable growth points with cuts no greater than 40mm diameter.Decision
Tree WorksJul 2016Oak - To crown reduce the entire tree canopy, taking the final cuts back to where it was cut previously (7-8 year ago) but to cut no more than 25% of the canopy and only cutting secondary branches. To remove deadwood of > 45 mm circumference or 1m in length, also removing crossing or rubbing secondary branches. To reduce branches away from the buildings (18 and 20 Bluebell Drive) giving a maximum of 2m clearance taking the branches back to branch collar or suitable growth points.Decision

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Price

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18 Bluebell Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Last sold (2007)

£470,000

Growth on file: 10.2% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

15 July 2007Most recent
£470,000
+70.9%over 6 years
5 October 2000
£275,000
+66.7%over 4 years
22 September 1996
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 3EF: £725,000 (2023–2018).

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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

Omers Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Mrs Bland's Infant School. 6 schools nearby.

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46.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 3EF

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