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

3 sales on record3 planning records
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
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. 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

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

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryDetached HouseEPC CNo mains gas

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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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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 16 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

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

Current estimate

£801,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£735,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 14 years.

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).

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
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Bluebell Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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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
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Bilberry Gardens, Mortimer

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3 bed2 bath
£507k

1 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, Burghfield Common

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3 bed
£497k

1 Blewburton Close, Mortimer

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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

Omers Rise — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Mrs Bland's Infant School. 6 schools nearby.

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
FAQ

Common questions

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