What type of property is Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX?

Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX?

Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX last sold for £910,000 in March 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £499,000 in November 2009, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX?

Across 2 sales between November 2009 and March 2022, Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX rose from £499,000 to £910,000, a change of £411,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX?

The current EPC rating for Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX?

Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX has a recorded floor area of 230 m² (2,476 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX heated?

The latest EPC at Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX?

Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX located?

Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX sits in Brimpton Common, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX?

Police records around Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX 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 Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX?

The closest primary school to Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX is Brimpton C.E. Primary School (1.7km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hurst School (1.1km).

What transport links are near Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX?

The closest bus stop to Southmead, Brimpton Lane, RG7 4RX is Brimpton Lane House, 55m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Southmead, Brimpton Lane, Brimpton Common, Reading, RG7 4RX

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

230 m²

2476 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Southmead

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

Southmead is a detached house in Brimpton Common, Reading, Reading (RG7 4RX). It has a recorded floor area of 230 m² (around 2476 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

Across 2009–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£368/sq ft) was about 50.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2022 for £910,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

Southmead's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

11.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Jun 2009

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Southmead, Brimpton Lane, Brimpton Common, Reading, RG7 4RX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Southmead has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

11 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.

Latest sale on Southmead was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£987,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£910,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

24 March 2022Most recent
£910,000
+82.4%over 12 years
12 November 2009
£499,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 4RX: £670,000 (2022–2011).

Nearby sales in RG7 4RX

On the street

Versus other Brimpton Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Southmead outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,957

Street avg £3,600

Above

Floor Area

230 m²

Street avg 206 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 11.1 t/year

On par

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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

Brimpton Lane House — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

The Hurst School. 5 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 4RX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 4RX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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