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

3 sales on record3 planning records

Estimated value

£893,000

  • Since the 2018 sale (£735,000)+21%
  • Against RG7 3EF's recent median (£585,000)+53%

Newest record on this page: July 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
231 m²
2486 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£893,000

  • Against its 2018 sale (£735,000)+21%
  • Against RG7 3EF's recent median (£585,000)+53%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 23 Bluebell Drive is modelled from its 231 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG7 3EF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    231 m² from the EPC lodged in January 2018

  • Sales of this home

    3 sales recorded, the latest in 2018

  • Recent sales in RG7 3EF

    5 sales, median £585,000 (2023–2018)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: July 2023Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 3 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

23 Bluebell Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2004.

Sales timeline

  1. 18 September 2018Most recent

    £735,000

    +39.3%over 13 years

  2. 31 July 2005

    £527,500

    +99.1%over 1 year

  3. 26 March 2004

    £265,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 3EF: £585,000 (2023–2018).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 23 Bluebell Drive, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3EF. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 23 Bluebell Drive

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

23 Bluebell Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Burghfield Common, Reading, Reading (RG7 3EF). It has a recorded floor area of 231 m² (around 2486 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2018) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include a conservatory and attached land beyond the plot.

At 231 m² the property is well over the postcode median (139 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2004–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £893,000 is 21.5% above the 2018 sale price. Sold September 2018 for £735,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • LandYes
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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.

23 Bluebell Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 January 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2018from Jun 2013
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Bluebell Drive, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Bluebell Drive has an approved extension on the planning record.

3 applications on record at 23 Bluebell Drive, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3EF

3decisions1extensions16documents3nearby
  1. Jun 2004
    ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Conversion of single storey dwelling into two storey dwelling

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    04/00554/HOUSE
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConservatoryDecision
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  • The 16 documents, officer reports & conditions
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On the street

Versus other Bluebell Drive homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 Bluebell Drive is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£3,182

Street avg £4,253

Strongly below

Floor Area

231 m²

Street avg 141 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.0 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly below
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

0.3 km

Omers Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Mrs Bland's Infant School. 6 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Mrs Bland's Infant SchoolPrimary344m
  • The Willink SchoolSecondary461m
  • Garland Junior SchoolPrimary637m
  • Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet SchoolPrimary1.3km

Nearest stops

  • Omers RiseBus stop283m
  • Goodwood CloseBus stop415m
  • Willink SchoolBus stop423m
  • Clayhill Road ShopsBus stop480m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences769 reports37%
  • Anti-social Behaviour327 reports16%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson233 reports11%
  • Shoplifting167 reports8%

Go deeper on the local area

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 3EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG7 3EF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 3EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 23 Bluebell Drive is modelled from its 231 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in RG7 3EF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 23 Bluebell Drive. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 23 Bluebell Drive was lodged in January 2018 at band C and is valid until January 2028. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to 23 Bluebell Drive. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 6 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from RG7 3EF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
23 Bluebell Drive is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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