What type of property is 6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN?

6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN last change hands?

6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN last sold for £445,500 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £117,000 in April 1996, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 1996 and October 2017, 6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN rose from £117,000 to £445,500, a change of £328,500. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN?

The current EPC rating for 6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2014. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN?

6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 20 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN?

6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN is in council tax band D.

Where is 6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN located?

6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN sits in Bradfield Southend, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

What is crime like near 6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN?

Police records around 6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN 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 6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN?

The closest primary school to 6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN is Bradfield C.E. Primary School (537m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN?

The closest bus stop to 6 Stretton Close, RG7 6EN is Wellington Gardens, 209m away. In total there are 27 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Stretton Close, Bradfield Southend, Reading, RG7 6EN

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 6 Stretton Close

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

6 Stretton Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bradfield Southend, Reading, Reading (RG7 6EN). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. At 59 m² this is the 6th smallest of 15 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–96 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1996–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £492,000 is 10.4% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£701/sq ft) was about 142.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in October 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.

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
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

6 Stretton Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2016from Sept 2014

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%55%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2025from Jul 2016

EPC improved fromD60toC72

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + StatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Stretton Close, Bradfield Southend, Reading, RG7 6EN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Stretton Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

9 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.

6 Stretton Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£492,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£445,500

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

19 October 2017Most recent
£445,500
+280.8%over 21 years
3 April 1996
£117,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 6EN: £470,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in RG7 6EN

On the street

Versus other Stretton Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 6 Stretton Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£7,551

Street avg £3,297

Strongly above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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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1 Jennetts Close, Tutts Clump

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4 bed

1 Forest Cottages, Hatch Lane, Chapel Row

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3 bed

£1.3m

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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

0.2 km

Wellington Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bradfield C.E. Primary School. 2 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 6EN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 6EN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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