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27 Back Lane, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5NF

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 27 Back Lane

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

27 Back Lane is a semi-detached house in Beenham, Reading, Reading (RG7 5NF). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

27 Back Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Sept 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Nov 2009
EPC improved fromE52toD67
Feb 2023from Nov 2022
EPC improved fromD65toC69
Heating System
Storage HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Sept 2024from Feb 2023
Heating Controls
Full ControlProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Back Lane, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5NF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27 Back Lane has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

6 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.

27 Back Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£218,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 5NF: £320,000 (2018–2003).

On the street

Versus other Back Lane homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

27 Back Lane outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 27 Back Lane

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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.
£210k

1 Angel Court, High Street, Theale

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1 bed1 bath
£202k

1 Beenham Grange, Grange Lane, Beenham

RG7 5PX

£181k

1 Cumber Place, Theale

RG7 5FP

£269k

1 Crown Lane, Theale

RG7 5BG

2 bed1 bath
£174k

1 Elizabeth Court, Theale

RG7 5AQ

£297k

1 Angel Mead, Woolhampton

RG7 5SJ

2 bed
£323k

1 Alderfield Close, Theale

RG7 5AF

£347k

1 Andrews Close, Theale

RG7 5BH

2 bed
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

Stoneyfield — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Beenham 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 5NF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG7 5NF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 5NF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

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 27 Back Lane, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5NF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.