What kind of home is 4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU?

4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU sell for?

4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU last sold for £398,500 in June 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £153,000 in March 2000, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2000 and June 2018, 4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU rose from £153,000 to £398,500, a change of £245,500. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU?

The current EPC rating for 4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in March 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU?

4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (1,249 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG7 3JU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU use?

The latest EPC at 4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU?

4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU is in council tax band E.

Which area is 4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU in?

4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU sits in Burghfield Common, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

Is 4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU 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.

What schools are near 4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU?

The closest primary school to 4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU is Mrs Bland's Infant School (460m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Willink School (351m).

What is the nearest station to 4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU?

The closest bus stop to 4 Bracken Way, RG7 3JU is Hollybush Lane, 121m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Bracken Way, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3JU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

116 m²

1249 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Bracken Way

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

4 Bracken Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Burghfield Common, Reading, Reading (RG7 3JU). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2000–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £503,000 is 26.2% above the 2018 sale price. Sold June 2018 for £398,500.

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
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Bracken Way, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Bracken Way has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£503,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£398,500

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

28 June 2018Most recent
£398,500
+160.5%over 18 years
30 March 2000
£153,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in RG7 3JU: £199,000 (2009–1995).

Nearby sales in RG7 3JU

On the street

Versus other Bracken Way homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 4 Bracken Way stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

Below

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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

0.1 km

Hollybush Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Willink School. 7 schools nearby.

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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 3JU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 3JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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