What type of property is 2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB?

2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did 2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB sell for?

2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB last sold for £644,200 in October 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £307,500 in October 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB?

Across 3 sales between October 2002 and October 2019, 2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB rose from £307,500 to £644,200, a change of £336,700. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB?

The current EPC rating for 2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB?

2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB has a recorded floor area of 273 m² (2,939 sq ft), around 55 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 173% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG7 5QB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB had any planning applications?

2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2008. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB?

2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB located?

2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB sits in Beenham, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB?

Police records around 2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB 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.

Which schools serve 2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB?

The closest primary school to 2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB is Woolhampton C.E. Primary School (1.5km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB?

The closest bus stop to 2 Broomhill, RG7 5QB is Cods Hill, 134m away. The nearest rail option is Aldermaston Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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2 Broomhill, Bath Road, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5QB

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

273 m²

2939 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Broomhill

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

2 Broomhill is a five-bedroom detached house in Beenham, Reading, Reading (RG7 5QB). It has a recorded floor area of 273 m² (around 2939 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 273 m² the property is well over the postcode median (100 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. One planning record on file: a garage conversion approved in 2008. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £853,000 is 32.4% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£219/sq ft) was about 27% below the postcode norm. Sold October 2019 for £644,200.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

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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.

2 Broomhill's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

7.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 April 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromF27toD68

Main Fuel

LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

37%59%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Broomhill, Bath Road, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Broomhill, Bath Road, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5QB

1decisions1extensions9documents6nearby

Apr 2008
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Conversion of garage into habitable room.
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
08/00051/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.

2 Broomhill has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£853,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£644,200

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

13 October 2019Most recent
£644,200
+74.1%over 14 years
8 September 2005
£370,000
+20.3%over 2 years
17 October 2002
£307,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 5QB: £437,500 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in RG7 5QB

On the street

Versus other Broomhill homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Broomhill runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,360

Street avg £4,916

Strongly below

Floor Area

273 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.9 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Area

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Crime

150/mo

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Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cods Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Woolhampton C.E. Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG7 5QB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 5QB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low

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Common questions

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