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Beechlyn, The Slade, Bucklebury, Reading, RG7 6TE

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
116 m²
1249 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 24
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Beechlyn

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

Beechlyn is a detached house in Bucklebury, Reading, Reading (RG7 6TE). It has a recorded floor area of 116 m² (around 1249 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows an F (score 24), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 2 certificates since February 2018. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 68), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

At 116 m² it sits well below the postcode median (177 m² across 3 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £818,000 is 24.9% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: June 2019 at £655,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Beechlyn's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F24
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
9.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Feb 2018
Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
64%27%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC FExtended 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 Beechlyn, The Slade, Bucklebury, Reading, RG7 6TE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Beechlyn, The Slade, Bucklebury, Reading, RG7 6TE

2decisions1extensions39documents9nearby
  1. Jan 2020
    PorchFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey

    Front extension including open porch; rear extension of existing dormer; single storey side extension to east elevation and oak-framed garden room to west elevation; removal of central chimney breast and construction of timber-framed veranda connecting the rear kitchen entrance to the garden room

    Extension
    Documents
    20 docs on file
    Reference
    19/02973/HOUSE
    Full record in report
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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 9 notable nearby
  • The 39 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

Beechlyn valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£818,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£655,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 June 2019Most recent

    £655,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG7 6TE: £1,000,000 (2025–2011).

On the street

Versus other The Slade homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Beechlyn runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

24 (F)

Street avg 55 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

116 m²

Street avg 170 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

9.9 t/year

Street avg 7.8 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Beechlyn

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

0.8 km

The Slade turn — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Bucklebury C.E. Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 6TE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG7 6TE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG7 6TE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Beechlyn, The Slade, Bucklebury, Reading, RG7 6TE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.