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Laurel Cottage, Crays Pond, Reading, RG8 7QE

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Overview

About Laurel Cottage

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

Laurel Cottage is a property in Crays Pond, Reading, Reading (RG8 7QE).

2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 2018–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 73.5% per year. Most recent transfer: August 2020 at £360,000.

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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
  • 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.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Laurel Cottage, Crays Pond, Reading, RG8 7QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jun 2021
    Full
    In report

    To install an inground swim pond of 4.7m long by 2m wide and 1m deep

    Documents
    13 docs on file
    Reference
    P21/S1373/HH
    View planning record
  2. Jul 2020
    ExtensionAmendment
    In report

    Non material amendment to application ref. P18/S2610/FUL Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) and Condition 3 (levels) on application ref. P17/S1173/FUL (Alterations to existing dwelling including demolition of existing extension and conservatory and erection of single storey two-bedroom dwelling on existing garden space) - minor amendment to fenestrations of dwelling; addition of access ramp; omission of chimney and relocation of bin/cycle store.

    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    P20/S2478/NM
    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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2018.

Last sold (2020)

£360,000

Growth on file: 73.5% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 August 2020Most recent

    £360,000

    +188.0%over 1 year

  2. 19 September 2018

    £125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 7QE: £625,000 (2021–2006).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Laurel Cottage

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
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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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

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Goring Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.8 km

Langtree School. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 7QE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG8 7QE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 7QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

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

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