What kind of home is 23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU?

23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU?

23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU last sold for £425,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £215,000 in December 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU changed over time?

Across 3 sales between December 2012 and March 2023, 23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU rose from £215,000 to £425,000, a change of £210,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU?

The current EPC rating for 23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU?

23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in RG8 7JU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU use?

The latest EPC at 23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU?

23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU is in council tax band D.

Which area is 23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU in?

23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU sits in Pangbourne, Reading, Reading. It falls within the RG8 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU?

Police records around 23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU 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 23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU?

The closest primary school to 23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU is Pangbourne Primary School (152m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Denefield School (1.9km).

How well connected is 23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU?

The closest bus stop to 23 Bucknell Avenue, RG8 7JU is Primary School, 80m away. The nearest rail option is Pangbourne Rail Station, 995m away.

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23 Bucknell Avenue, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7JU

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 23 Bucknell Avenue

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

23 Bucknell Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Pangbourne, Reading, Reading (RG8 7JU). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£482/sq ft) was about 82.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2023 for £425,000.

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
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

May 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Jul 2012

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Bucknell Avenue, Pangbourne, Reading, RG8 7JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Bucknell Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on 23 Bucknell Avenue was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£438,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£425,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

2 March 2023Most recent
£425,000
+70.0%over 8 years
28 March 2014
£250,000
+16.3%over 1 year
21 December 2012
£215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 7JU: £320,100 (2021–2015).

Nearby sales in RG8 7JU

On the street

Versus other Bucknell Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 Bucknell Avenue outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,183

Street avg £3,768

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

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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

Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Pangbourne Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RG8 7JU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 7JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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