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7 Bridle Road, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7PR

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
184 m²
1981 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Bridle Road

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

7 Bridle Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Whitchurch Hill, Reading, Reading (RG8 7PR). It has a recorded floor area of 184 m² (around 1981 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include outbuildings. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £734,000 sits 103.9% above the 2013 sale of £360,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£182/sq ft) was about 32.4% below the postcode norm. At 184 m² it's 19.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (154 m² median across 5 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Last sold in March 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
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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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2017from Sept 2012
EPC improved fromE40toC72
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
25%94%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Bridle Road, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

  1. Sept 2013
    PorchFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey

    Demolition of outbuildings and extension. Construction of 1 and 2 storey extensions plus restoration of entrance porch (as amended by drawing no. 13-1459/101 A accompanying Agents letter dtaed 22/08/13).

    ExtensionDemolition
    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    P13/S1837/HH
    View planning 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.

7 Bridle Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

On the street

Versus other Bridle Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

7 Bridle Road is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,957

Street avg £4,723

Strongly below

Floor Area

184 m²

Street avg 146 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Bridle Road

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

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
  • Beautiful Places, source of nearby scenic places
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.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Orchard Combe — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

Whitchurch Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 7PR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

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 7 Bridle Road, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7PR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.