Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
15 Abbey Park, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3HQ
2 planning records
Estimated value
£685,000
- Since the 2022 sale (£628,000)+9%
- Against RG7 3HQ's recent median (£423,000)+62%
Newest record on this page: July 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
162 m²
1744 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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
£685,000
- Against its 2022 sale (£628,000)+9%
- Against RG7 3HQ's recent median (£423,000)+62%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 15 Abbey Park is modelled from its 162 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG7 3HQ. 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
162 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2022
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2022
Recent sales in RG7 3HQ
5 sales, median £423,000 (2024–2014)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: July 2024 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 15 Abbey Park was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
28 July 2022Most recent
£628,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 3HQ: £423,000 (2024–2014).
Nearby sales in RG7 3HQ
11 Abbey Park, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3HQ
Sold Jul 2024
£450,00012 Abbey Park, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3HQ
Sold Nov 2021
£480,0008 Abbey Park, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3HQ
Sold Jul 2015
£387,0004 Abbey Park, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3HQ
Sold Sept 2014
£365,000Dormans, Abbey Park, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3HQ
Sold Jul 2014
£423,000
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 15 Abbey Park, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3HQ. 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
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 15 Abbey Park
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
15 Abbey Park is a four-bedroom detached house in Burghfield Common, Reading, Reading (RG7 3HQ). It has a recorded floor area of 162 m² (around 1744 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).
At 162 m² the property is well over the postcode median (105 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£360/sq ft) was about 29.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £628,000 in July 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.
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
- Bathrooms2
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- GarageDouble
Building
- Central heatingYes
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 15 Abbey Park
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Larger development activity nearby
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
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
May 2022EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 19 May 2032
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 15 Abbey Park, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3HQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history at 15 Abbey Park is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.
2 applications on record at 15 Abbey Park, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3HQ
2decisions6documents3nearby
- Jan 2018Tree WorksTreesOutcome in report
T1 - Row of Conifers - Reduce height back to old points and trim sides to manage size of trees. Reduce by 1-2m (height)T2 and T3 - Silver Birch - Reduce by 2-3m to suitable growth points whilst retaining good shape, remove any deadwood and broken limbs.T4 - 5no. Stemed Silver Birch - Reduce by 2m to suitable growth points making one tree of the 5no. stems.
- Council
- 68
- Documents
- 3 docs on file
- Reference
- 18/00036/TPW
- More recent applications — locked
- Tree WorksJul 2023Decision
Unlock 15 Abbey Park, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3HQ's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
- All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
- The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Versus other Abbey Park homes
Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 15 Abbey Park stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,877
Street avg £4,078
Floor Area
162 m²
Street avg 102 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.4 t/year
Street avg 5.2 t/year
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.
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
Omers Rise — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Mrs Bland's Infant School. 6 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Mrs Bland's Infant SchoolPrimary297m
- The Willink SchoolSecondary463m
- Garland Junior SchoolPrimary505m
- Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet SchoolPrimary1.4km
Nearest stops
- Omers RiseBus stop170m
- Clayhill Road ShopsBus stop349m
- Goodwood CloseBus stop359m
- Willink SchoolBus stop376m
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.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG7 3HQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.1dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC D
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £895 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£630k
1 Brackenwood, Burghfield Common
RG7 3QF
4 bed2 bath
£588k
1 Barn Owl Way, Burghfield Common
RG7 3XX
4 bed2 bath
£585k
1 Auclum Close, Burghfield Common
RG7 3DY
4 bed2 bath
£481k
1 Alison Close, Burghfield Common
RG7 3QP
4 bed1 bath
£784k
1 Asparagus Close, Mortimer
RG7 3WY
5 bed
£542k
1 Bilberry Gardens, Mortimer
RG7 3WU
3 bed2 bath
£528k
1 Bakery Cottages, Reading Road, Burghfield Common
RG7 3BS
3 bed
£519k
1 Blewburton Close, Mortimer
RG7 3AW
3 bed2 bath
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 15 Abbey Park is modelled from its 162 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in RG7 3HQ. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 15 Abbey Park. 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 15 Abbey Park was lodged in May 2022 at band D and is valid until May 2032. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 15 Abbey Park. 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 3HQ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 15 Abbey Park is in council tax band F. 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.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 15 Abbey Park, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3HQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in RG7 3HQSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- RG 7 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 15 Abbey Park, Burghfield Common, Reading valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales