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3 Underwood Cottages, The Coombe, Streatley, Reading, RG8 9RA

Solar panelsNotable views2 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
97 m²
1044 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Underwood Cottages

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

3 Underwood Cottages is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Streatley, Reading, Reading (RG8 9RA). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2017) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £662,000 is 20.4% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£527/sq ft) was about 34.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2018 for £550,000.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageDouble
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Underwood Cottages

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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)
Oct 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2017from Nov 2012
EPC improved fromE47toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
67%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Underwood Cottages, The Coombe, Streatley, Reading, RG8 9RA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Jan 2015
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    Two storey rear extension and shed rebuild

    Documents
    15 docs on file
    Reference
    14/02725/HOUSE
    View planning record
  2. Jun 2014
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    Two-storey rear extension and shed rebuild.

    Documents
    19 docs on file
    Reference
    14/00232/HOUSE
    View planning record
Before you offer

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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.

3 Underwood Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£662,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.7% per year over 5 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£550,000

Growth on file: 14.7% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 July 2018Most recent

    £550,000

    +96.4%over 4 years
  2. 6 August 2013

    £280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG8 9RA: £405,000 (2024–2003).

On the street

Versus other The Coombe homes

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

On price per m², 3 Underwood Cottages stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,670

Street avg £4,663

Strongly above

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 110 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Underwood Cottages

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

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£14.99one-off

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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

The Coombe cul de sac — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled 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 9RA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG8 9RA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 9RA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

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 3 Underwood Cottages, The Coombe, Streatley, Reading, RG8 9RA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.