What kind of home is 1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX?

1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX last change hands?

1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX last sold for £355,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX?

The current EPC rating for 1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX?

1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX use?

The latest EPC at 1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX?

1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX in?

1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX sits in Pangbourne, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX?

Police records around 1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX show an average of 52 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX?

The closest primary school to 1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX is Pangbourne Primary School (589m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (2.5km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX?

The closest bus stop to 1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, RG8 7BX is The George Hotel, 103m away. The nearest rail option is Pangbourne Rail Station, 380m away.

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1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7BX

EV charger

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Railway Cottages

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

1 Railway Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Pangbourne, Reading, Reading (RG8 7BX). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The property has an EV charger and underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2019 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £506,000 is 42.5% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £355,000 in November 2019.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Underfloor heatingYes
EV chargerYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 August 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Jul 2019

EPC improved fromE53toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

28%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Railway Cottages has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

1 Railway Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£506,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£355,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 November 2019Most recent
£355,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in RG8 7BX: £312,500 (2024–1998).

Nearby sales in RG8 7BX

2 Railway Cottages, Thames Avenue, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7BX
Sold Sept 2024
£417,500

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Reading report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The George Hotel — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Pangbourne Primary School. 6 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 RG8 7BX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 7BX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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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