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18, Brimpton Common, Reading, RG7 4RZ

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
9
From EPC
Floor area
308 m²
3315 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 49
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 18

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

18 is a detached house in Brimpton Common, Reading, Reading (RG7 4RZ). It has a recorded floor area of 308 m² (around 3315 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since July 2014. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 74), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

At 308 m² the property is well over the postcode median (136 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last sold in December 2015, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Today's modelled estimate of £1,303,000 is 19.8% above the 2015 sale price. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E49
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
18.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jul 2014
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, is a large detached home over 300m², and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18, Brimpton Common, Reading, RG7 4RZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at 18, Brimpton Common, Reading, RG7 4RZ

0decisions1extensions10documents11nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Sept 2024
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    2mtr lateral extension of Front entrance Porch. Demolition of rear conservatory and extension of current single storey building (living accomodation).

    ExtensionDemolition
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    24/02035/HOUSE
    Full record in report

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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.

18 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,303,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£1,087,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 December 2015Most recent

    £1,087,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 4RZ: £915,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus the street

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

On floor area, 18 stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,531

Street avg £3,375

Above

Floor Area

308 m²

Street avg 150 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

18.0 t/year

Street avg 8.2 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18

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

Larger development activity nearby

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Preview of the full property report

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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£729k

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£694k

1 Church Lane, Brimpton

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4 bed2 bath
£632k

1 Fern Cottages, Reading Road, Padworth Common

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£566k

1 Heron Way, Aldermaston

RG7 4UU

4 bed2 bath
£538k

1 Ivy Cottages, Crookham Common Road, Brimpton

RG7 4SY

3 bed1 bath
£523k

1 Benson Holme, Padworth

RG7 4JR

3 bed2 bath
£495k

1 Church Lane, Ufton Nervet

RG7 4HH

£438k

1 Able Bridge Cottages, Brimpton Lane, Brimpton

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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

0.2 km

Brimpton Lane House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

The Hurst School. 5 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 4RZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG7 4RZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 4RZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18, Brimpton Common, Reading, RG7 4RZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.