What kind of home is 5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH?

5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH last change hands?

5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH last sold for £482,500 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in September 1998, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1998 and February 2024, 5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH rose from £120,000 to £482,500, a change of £362,500. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH?

The current EPC rating for 5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH?

5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH has a recorded floor area of 166 m² (1,787 sq ft), around 55 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG7 6QH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH use?

The latest EPC at 5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH records electricity as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH?

5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH is in council tax band E.

Which area is 5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH in?

5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH sits in Upper Bucklebury, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG7 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH?

Police records around 5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH 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.

What schools are near 5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH?

The closest primary school to 5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH is Bucklebury C.E. Primary School (165m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kennet School (2.3km).

What transport links are near 5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH?

The closest bus stop to 5 Broad Lane, RG7 6QH is Peach's Stores, 268m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Broad Lane, Upper Bucklebury, Reading, RG7 6QH

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

166 m²

1787 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Broad Lane

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

5 Broad Lane is a three-bedroom detached house in Upper Bucklebury, Reading, Reading (RG7 6QH). It has a recorded floor area of 166 m² (around 1787 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 67). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a loft. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £596,000 is 23.5% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £482,500.

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
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageDouble
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.

5 Broad Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Broad Lane, Upper Bucklebury, Reading, RG7 6QH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Broad Lane 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.

Price for 5 Broad Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£596,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£482,500

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

15 February 2024Most recent
£482,500
+302.1%over 25 years
24 September 1998
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 6QH: £775,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in RG7 6QH

On the street

Versus other Broad Lane homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Broad Lane runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,907

Street avg £3,431

Below

Floor Area

166 m²

Street avg 170 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 7.8 t/year

Above

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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 Mead Cottage, Tutts Clump

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4 bed2 bath

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RG7 6JZ

4 bed

£1.3m

1 Catherine Place, Upper Bucklebury

RG7 6EL

2 bed

1 Forest Cottages, Hatch Lane, Chapel Row

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3 bed

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

0.3 km

Peach's Stores — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Bucklebury C.E. Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 6QH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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