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7 Back Lane, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5NF

Extendable1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
81 m²
872 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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 (53 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £437,000 is 28.5% above the 2018 sale price. Last sale on file: £340,000 in December 2018. 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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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

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

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

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

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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

0decisions1extensions6documents6nearby
  1. 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
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 6 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

7 Back Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£437,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£340,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 December 2018Most recent

    £340,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 5NF: £270,000 (2018–2001).

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 floor area, 7 Back Lane stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 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.
£432k

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3 bed
£516k

1 Birds Lane, Midgham

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3 bed1 bath
£367k

1 Blossom Avenue, Theale

RG7 5AY

3 bed
£524k

1 Broomhill, Bath Road, Beenham

RG7 5QB

3 bed
£875k

1 Abbey Gardens, Upper Woolhampton

RG7 5TZ

3 bed
£347k

1 Andrews Close, Theale

RG7 5BH

2 bed
£297k

1 Angel Mead, Woolhampton

RG7 5SJ

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