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4 Brakspear Mews, New Street, Henley On Thames, RG9 2BP

Extendable8 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
49 m²
527 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 4 Brakspear Mews

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

4 Brakspear Mews is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Henley On Thames (RG9 2BP). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1996-2002. At 49 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (49–146 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (57 versus a worst of 42). Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in December 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71).

At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (124 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£920/sq ft) was about 160.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 8 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: June 2022 at £485,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • GarageYes

Building

  • ConciergeYes
  • Period featuresYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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 4)
Nov 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2010from Dec 2009
Heating System
UnderfloorGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
ImmersionMain (No Stat)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Mar 2020from Sept 2010
EPC improved fromE53toC77
Heating System
Gas BoilerUnderfloor

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2020from Mar 2020
EPC improved fromC77toD57
Heating System
UnderfloorGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Solid

External or internal wall insulation added

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
100%22%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Brakspear Mews, New Street, Henley On Thames, RG9 2BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Sept 2023
    RenovationHeritage
    In report

    Change existing windows to French doors with Juliette balcony, to match neighbouring properties, on front elevation. Add two roof lights to rear elevation. Add two roof lights to side elevation.

    New Windows
    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    P23/S2635/LB
    View planning record
  2. Aug 2023
    RenovationAmendment
    In report

    Non-material amendment to P23/S2022/HH (Change one existing window to French doors with Juliette balcony, to match neighbouring properties, on front elevation. Add two roof lights to rear elevation. Add two roof lights to side elevation) - to create the already approved French window with Juliette balcony, to replace the existing windows to the sitting room instead of replacing the former kitchen window, further over but on the same elevation.

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    P23/S2634/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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£459,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£485,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 June 2022Most recent

    £485,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RG9 2BP: £860,000 (2025–2021).

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On the street

Versus other New Street homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

4 Brakspear Mews outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£9,898

Street avg £5,086

Strongly above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Above
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Henley On Thames district page.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Hart Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

The Henley College. 6 schools nearby.

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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 RG9 2BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for RG9 2BP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for RG9 2BP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

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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