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8 Swan Drive, Aldermaston, Reading, RG7 4UZ

3 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
124 m²
1335 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Swan Drive

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

8 Swan Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Aldermaston, Reading, Reading (RG7 4UZ). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1335 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 1995–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £658,000 sits 64.5% above the 2012 sale of £400,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£300/sq ft) was about 90.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in December 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes
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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jul 2012
Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Swan Drive, Aldermaston, Reading, RG7 4UZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Swan Drive has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

9 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.

8 Swan Drive has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£658,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£400,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 December 2012Most recent

    £400,000

    +60.0%over 11 years

  2. 10 April 2001

    £249,950

    +92.3%over 5 years

  3. 22 December 1995

    £129,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 4UZ: £637,500 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Swan Drive homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 8 Swan Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,226

Street avg £3,723

On par

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 140 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Swan Drive

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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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.
£732k

1 Church Lane, Brimpton

RG7 4TJ

4 bed2 bath
£543k

1 Heron Way, Aldermaston

RG7 4UU

4 bed2 bath
£533k

1 Ivy Cottages, Crookham Common Road, Brimpton

RG7 4SY

3 bed1 bath
£487k

1 Benson Holme, Padworth

RG7 4JR

3 bed2 bath
£689k

1 Hockford Barns, Hockford Lane, Brimpton Common

RG7 4AY

£619k

1 Fern Cottages, Reading Road, Padworth Common

RG7 4QH

£472k

1 Church Lane, Ufton Nervet

RG7 4HH

£472k

1 Congreve Close, Aldermaston

RG7 4LU

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

150/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Aldermaston Wharf — bus stop.

Closest school

2.1 km

Aldermaston C.E. Primary School. 3 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 4UZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG7 4UZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 4UZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

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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