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Blenheim Cottage, Pinfold Lane, Ashampstead, Reading, RG8 8SH

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
256 m²
2756 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Blenheim Cottage

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

Blenheim Cottage is a detached house in Ashampstead, Reading, Reading (RG8 8SH). It has a recorded floor area of 256 m² (around 2756 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on oil.

At 256 m² the property is well over the postcode median (101 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Sold March 2020 for £1,325,000.

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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.

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

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
10.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Blenheim Cottage, Pinfold Lane, Ashampstead, Reading, RG8 8SH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Apr 2012
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Rear of property

    The existing building is a two bedroom cottage. The proposal is for two storey extension to rear of existing property to form a new kitchen at ground floor level and new bedroom with en-suite at first floor. A glazed link would be provided to the existing studio/office over the garage. The existing cellar would be in-filled and a new cellar formed under the proposed kitchen.

    Agent
    Inspiration
    Reference
    12/00321/HOUSE
    View planning record
  2. Dec 2011
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    Two storey extension to rear of existing property to form a new kitchen at ground floor level and new bedroom with en-suite at first floor. A glazed link would be provided to the existing studio/office over the garage. The existing cellar would be in-filled and a new cellar formed under the proposed kitchen.

    Agent
    Inspiration
    Reference
    11/02268/HOUSE
    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.

Price for Blenheim Cottage has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£1,199,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£1,325,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 March 2020Most recent

    £1,325,000

    +341.7%over 21 years

  2. 14 October 1998

    £300,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in RG8 8SH: £625,000 (2014–2008).

On the street

Versus other Pinfold Lane homes

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

On floor area, Blenheim Cottage stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 44 (E)

Above

Floor Area

256 m²

Street avg 134 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

10.0 t/year

Street avg 8.5 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Blenheim 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

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£1.1m

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£1.1m

1 Captains Gorse, Upper Basildon

RG8 8SZ

5 bed2 bath
£816k

1 Belleisle, Purley On Thames

RG8 8AP

5 bed2 bath
£712k

1 Honeycroft Cottages, Pangbourne Road, Upper Basildon

RG8 8LR

3 bed1 bath
£706k

1 Duncan Gardens, Purley On Thames

RG8 8DW

4 bed2 bath
£684k

1 Brading Way, Purley On Thames

RG8 8BS

£684k

1 Elyham, Purley On Thames

RG8 8EN

4 bed
£2.1m

1 Croft Drive, Pangbourne

RG8 8AN

6 bed4 bath
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

0.2 km

Ashampstead flexi area — bus stop.

Closest school

2.5 km

Yattendon C.E. Primary 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 8SH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG8 8SH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 8SH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

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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