What type of property is 1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB?

1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB?

1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB last sold for £735,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in February 2021. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB?

1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB has a recorded floor area of 201 m² (2,164 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB have?

1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB has council approval for two-storey side extension granted in November 2023 under ref. 23/01891/HOUSE. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB?

1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB 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 1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB located?

1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB sits in Bradfield, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB?

Police records around 1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB 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 1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB?

The closest primary school to 1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB is Bradfield C.E. Primary School (1.1km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB?

The closest bus stop to 1 Buscot Copse, RG7 6JB is Buscot Hill Top, 134m away. In total there are 16 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Buscot Copse, Bradfield, Reading, RG7 6JB

7 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

201 m²

2164 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Buscot Copse

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

1 Buscot Copse is a five-bedroom detached house in Bradfield, Reading, Reading (RG7 6JB). It has a recorded floor area of 201 m² (around 2164 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe and attached land beyond the plot.

7 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £953,000 is 29.7% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: November 2019 at £735,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3

Outside

GarageDetached
LandYes

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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.

1 Buscot Copse's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2021

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2021from Aug 2017

EPC improved fromF36toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

Very PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Buscot Copse, Bradfield, Reading, RG7 6JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 applications on record at 1 Buscot Copse, Bradfield, Reading, RG7 6JB

2 live now

4decisions2extensions64documents9nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Nov 2023
AnnexFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two storey side extension and raised roof construction with accommodation within roof space. New raised roof to existing attached Workshop/Store and conversion to Annexe.
Extension
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
23/01891/HOUSE
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionMay 2025Decision
FullMay 2025Decision

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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.

Current estimate

£953,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£735,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 November 2019Most recent
£735,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in RG7 6JB: £660,000 (2017–2002).

Nearby sales in RG7 6JB

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.1 km

Buscot Hill Top — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Bradfield C.E. Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG7 6JB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 6JB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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