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17 The Strouds, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5NW

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
162 m²
1744 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 17 The Strouds

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

17 The Strouds is a four-bedroom detached house in Beenham, Reading, Reading (RG7 5NW). It has a recorded floor area of 162 m² (around 1744 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 162 m² the property is well over the postcode median (100 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2011–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £739,000 sits 58.9% above the 2015 sale of £465,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£267/sq ft) was about 20.7% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in October 2015.

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
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.

17 The Strouds's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
6.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Apr 2011
EPC improved fromE48toD61
Low Energy Lighting
38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and 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 17 The Strouds, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5NW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 The Strouds 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.

17 The Strouds valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£739,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.7% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£465,000

Growth on file: 7.7% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 October 2015Most recent

    £465,000

    +34.8%over 4 years

  2. 20 September 2011

    £345,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 5NW: £440,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other The Strouds homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 17 The Strouds stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,870

Street avg £3,724

Strongly below

Floor Area

162 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 The Strouds

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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.
£875k

1 Abbey Gardens, Upper Woolhampton

RG7 5TZ

3 bed
£539k

1 Broomhill, Bath Road, Beenham

RG7 5QB

3 bed
£500k

1 Birds Lane, Midgham

RG7 5UL

3 bed1 bath
£428k

1 Ellerton Close, Theale

RG7 5QN

3 bed1 bath
£394k

1 Chestnut Close, Theale

RG7 5DF

3 bed
£344k

1 Blossom Avenue, Theale

RG7 5AY

3 bed
£939k

1 Awberry Fields, The Green, Beenham

RG7 5NX

6 bed
£797k

1 2 Lambdens Hill Cottages, Beenham

RG7 5JY

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

150/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Recreation Ground — 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 5NW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG7 5NW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 5NW

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 17 The Strouds, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5NW. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.