Property profile

5 Blackbird CloseBurghfield Common

RG7 3PQ

Burghfield & Mortimer

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Map showing 5 Blackbird Close, Burghfield Common, Reading

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Estimated sale price

£305,000

Terraced sold in Burghfield & Mortimer

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold04 Dec 2025
£295,000Change since last sale: +£9,000 (+3.0%)
Annualised change
+3.5% per yearWest Berkshire annualised change (terraced) since 2025: −1.0% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £460 per sq ft
£495 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£35 per sq ft (+7.6%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Burghfield & Mortimer
£297,500Estimate vs local median: +£6,000 (+2.1%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area57 m² / 614 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection02 Jul 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
04 Dec 2025£295,000+38%
21 Mar 2014£213,000+25%
04 Aug 2006£171,000-

Local market

Property prices in Burghfield & Mortimer

Median price: £496,475
Price per sq ft: £428
Sales (last 12 months): 118
Typical range (middle 50%): £340K – £625K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £496,475 (about £428 per square foot) in Burghfield & Mortimer area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burghfield & Mortimer over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£625,000£438
Semi-Detached36£442,500£440
Terraced10£297,500£460
Flats17£275,000£414

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Burghfield & Mortimer

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burghfield & Mortimer.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£575,000£185,000£394,500£318,500
2017£555,000£185,500£385,000£270,000
2018£610,000£192,250£385,000£290,000
2019£595,000£175,000£385,000£293,250
2020£550,000£305,000£388,750£295,000
2021£605,000£210,000£437,500£307,000
2022£626,500£295,000£475,000£336,000
2023£615,000£240,000£455,000£347,500
2024£617,500£190,000£475,000£357,000
2025£645,000£287,500£460,000£325,000
2026£592,720£208,500£407,500£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burghfield & Mortimer.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burghfield & Mortimer.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375£296£369£383
2017£390£285£374£364
2018£379£309£343£381
2019£374£294£381£345
2020£377£388£367£392
2021£401£347£387£364
2022£454£359£459£412
2023£451£351£435£412
2024£441£346£447£453
2025£432£361£423£473
2026£449£386£428£399
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Burghfield & Mortimer.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Burghfield & Mortimer in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG7 3PQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG7 3PQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Dec 20255, Blackbird Close, Reading, RG7 3PQTerracedFreehold£295,000
06 Mar 202624, Lamden Way, Reading, RG7 3LZSemi-DetachedFreehold£402,500
03 Jul 20262, Thrush Close, Reading, RG7 3PGTerracedFreehold£295,000
18 Jul 202516, Thrush Close, Reading, RG7 3PGSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
04 Jul 20257, Thrush Close, Reading, RG7 3PGTerracedFreehold£340,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Blackbird Close, Burghfield Common, ReadingFreehold71 m²£397,500 (2022)
3, Blackbird Close, Burghfield Common, ReadingFreehold66 m²£295,000 (2020)
4, Blackbird Close, Burghfield Common, ReadingFreehold54 m²£105,000 (2000)
6, Blackbird Close, Burghfield Common, ReadingFreehold54 m²£322,500 (2024)
7, Blackbird Close, Burghfield Common, ReadingFreehold54 m²£156,950 (2003)
8, Blackbird Close, Burghfield Common, Reading-54 m²-
9, Blackbird Close, Burghfield Common, ReadingFreehold80 m²£340,000 (2016)
12, Blackbird Close, Burghfield Common, ReadingFreehold54 m²£205,000 (2007)
14, Blackbird Close, Burghfield Common, ReadingFreehold54 m²£187,500 (2011)

Area insights for RG7 3PQ

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Overview

Postcode RG7 3PQ is located in a rural town, within the Burghfield & Mortimer area of West Berkshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Burghfield Common area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burghfield Common is £82,234 per year. The median sale price in Burghfield & Mortimer is £496,475 (around £428 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £339,963 and £625,000. The nearest station is Mortimer, about 2.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Auclum Green.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Burghfield Common has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,058 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Burghfield Common has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Burghfield Common is £82,234 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RG7 3PQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Burghfield Common near RG7 3PQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mortimer located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG7 3PQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miAuclum GreenSmallWalking directions to Auclum Green

Area Profile

Population
386
Population density
4,443.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
34.37(+179%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.91(+255%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.19(-43%)
Shoplifting
4.72(-41%)
Other crime
4.72(+150%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
333
86.27%
Other White
22
5.7%
Indian
10
2.59%
Chinese
6
1.55%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.04%
Total population: 386

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
126
41.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
19.74%
Level 3 (A level)
52
17.11%
No qualifications
26
8.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.89%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
78
51.66%
Owns outright
47
31.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
13.25%
Other social rented
5
3.31%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.66%
Total households: 151

Schools

In the RG7 3PQ postcode area, located within Burghfield Common, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for RG7 3PQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryGarland Junior SchoolCommunity school
0.7 miPrimaryMrs Bland's Infant SchoolCommunity school
0.7 miSecondaryThe Willink SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG7 3PQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG7 3PQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAsda Express PinewoodReading Road, Burghfield Common, RG7 3EHWalking directions to Asda Express Pinewood
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food31-33 Clay Hill Road, Burghfield Common, RG7 3HFWalking directions to The Co-operative Food