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2 Fayleys Cottages, Aldworth, Reading, RG8 9RN

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
111 m²
1195 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Fayleys Cottages

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

2 Fayleys Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Aldworth, Reading, Reading (RG8 9RN). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Today's modelled estimate of £725,000 is 16% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: November 2019 at £625,000.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDetached

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

2 Fayleys Cottages's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 October 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Apr 2019
EPC improved fromD58toC72
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Fayleys Cottages, Aldworth, Reading, RG8 9RN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 2 Fayleys Cottages, Aldworth, Reading, RG8 9RN

2decisions2extensions24documents3nearby
  1. May 2020
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Demolition of detached garage and single storey structure and the construction of a part two storey and part single storey structure together with the construction of a 2 bay detached garage.

    Documents
    17 docs on file
    Reference
    20/00717/HOUSE
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 24 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.
Current estimate

£725,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2019)

£625,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 November 2019Most recent

    £625,000

Median price across the last 1 sales in RG8 9RN: £660,920 (2025–2025).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Fayleys Cottages

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

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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
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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

52/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

The Four Points — bus station.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 9RN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG8 9RN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG8 9RN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

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

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