What kind of home is 7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF?

7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF?

7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF last sold for £423,500 in February 2026. Before that, it sold for £340,000 in December 2018, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2018 and February 2026, 7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF rose from £340,000 to £423,500, a change of £83,500. That works out to roughly +3.1% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF?

The current EPC rating for 7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in September 2018 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF?

7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 59% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG7 5NF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF use?

The latest EPC at 7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF?

7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF is in council tax band D.

Which area is 7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF in?

7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF sits in Beenham, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

Is 7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF show an average of 150 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (21% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF?

The closest primary school to 7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF is Beenham Primary School (346m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF?

The closest bus stop to 7 Back Lane, RG7 5NF is Stoneyfield, 176m away. The nearest rail option is Aldermaston Rail Station, 1.9km away.

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7 Back Lane, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5NF

Extendable1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Back Lane

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

7 Back Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Beenham, Reading, Reading (RG7 5NF). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2018 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 81 m² the property is well over the postcode median (57 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was February 2026 at £423,500 — fresh data. Across 2018–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.1% per year. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemOil
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 February 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Sept 2018

EPC improved fromF28toD60

Main Fuel

DualOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Back Lane, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5NF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 7 Back Lane, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5NF

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Nov 2024
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Single storey rear, single storey side extension together with associated works, replacement of existing roof tiles with new tiles to match existing.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
24/02477/HOUSE
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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.

Latest sale on 7 Back Lane was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£402,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.1% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£423,500

Growth on file: 3.1% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

6 February 2026Most recent
£423,500
+24.6%over 7 years
14 December 2018
£340,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 5NF: £320,000 (2025–2003).

Nearby sales in RG7 5NF

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.

On years held, 7 Back Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,228

Street avg £5,654

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Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 56 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

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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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2 bed

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Reading report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

150/mo

Falling 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.

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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· 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

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