What type of property is Church Hill Barn, Birds Lane, RG7 5UL?

Church Hill Barn, Birds Lane, RG7 5UL is a detached house.

When did Church Hill Barn, Birds Lane, RG7 5UL last change hands?

Church Hill Barn, Birds Lane, RG7 5UL last sold for £900,000 in October 2022, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Church Hill Barn, Birds Lane, RG7 5UL?

The current EPC rating for Church Hill Barn, Birds Lane, RG7 5UL is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Church Hill Barn, Birds Lane, RG7 5UL?

Church Hill Barn, Birds Lane, RG7 5UL has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (1,927 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG7 5UL. Source: EPC Register.

How is Church Hill Barn, Birds Lane, RG7 5UL heated?

The latest EPC at Church Hill Barn, Birds Lane, RG7 5UL records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Church Hill Barn, Birds Lane, RG7 5UL?

Church Hill Barn, Birds Lane, RG7 5UL is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Church Hill Barn, Birds Lane, RG7 5UL located?

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

Is Church Hill Barn, Birds Lane, RG7 5UL in a safe area?

Police records around Church Hill Barn, Birds Lane, RG7 5UL show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Church Hill Barn, Birds Lane, RG7 5UL?

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

What transport links are near Church Hill Barn, Birds Lane, RG7 5UL?

The closest bus stop to Church Hill Barn, 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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Church Hill Barn, Birds Lane, Midgham, Reading, RG7 5UL

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

179 m²

1927 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Church Hill Barn

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

Church Hill Barn is a detached house in Midgham, Reading, Reading (RG7 5UL). It has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (around 1927 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on oil.

Today's modelled estimate of £1,012,000 is 12.4% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£467/sq ft) was about 73.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2022 for £900,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

Church Hill Barn's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromC78toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

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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 Church Hill Barn, Birds Lane, Midgham, Reading, RG7 5UL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Church Hill Barn 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£1,012,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£900,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 October 2022Most recent
£900,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 5UL: £790,000 (2022–2018).

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.

Church Hill Barn outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,028

Street avg £3,345

Strongly above

Floor Area

179 m²

Street avg 181 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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

4/mo

Steady 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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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 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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