What kind of home is 8 Birds Lane, RG7 5UL?

8 Birds Lane, RG7 5UL is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 8 Birds Lane, RG7 5UL?

The current EPC rating for 8 Birds Lane, RG7 5UL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Birds Lane, RG7 5UL?

8 Birds Lane, RG7 5UL has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). That makes it about 45% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in RG7 5UL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Birds Lane, RG7 5UL use?

The latest EPC at 8 Birds Lane, RG7 5UL records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Birds Lane, RG7 5UL?

8 Birds Lane, RG7 5UL is in council tax band D.

Which area is 8 Birds Lane, RG7 5UL in?

8 Birds Lane, RG7 5UL sits in Midgham, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

Is 8 Birds Lane, RG7 5UL in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Birds Lane, RG7 5UL 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 8 Birds Lane, RG7 5UL?

The closest primary school to 8 Birds Lane, RG7 5UL is Bucklebury C.E. Primary School (1.7km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 8 Birds Lane, RG7 5UL?

The closest bus stop to 8 Birds Lane, RG7 5UL is Coach and Horses, 626m away. The nearest rail option is Midgham Rail Station, 2.0km away.

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8 Birds Lane, Midgham, Reading, RG7 5UL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 8 Birds Lane

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

8 Birds Lane is a semi-detached house in Midgham, Reading, Reading (RG7 5UL). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 87 m² it sits well below the postcode median (173 m² across 14 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 September 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Sept 2014

EPC improved fromD58toC70

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

14%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Birds Lane, Midgham, Reading, RG7 5UL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Birds Lane has no planning applications on record.

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.

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

Current estimate

£370,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 5UL: £900,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in RG7 5UL

On the street

Versus other Birds Lane homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 8 Birds Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 188 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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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

0.6 km

Coach and Horses — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

Bucklebury C.E. Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 5UL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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